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Mike Chan
Reporter, Sport
Mike joined SCMP in 2022 with 20 years of experience in sports journalism across various platforms. Previously working in Singapore as a producer with ESPN, Mike is a true sports lover with a particular interest in basketball and football, and has been a Liverpool fan since 1988.
Roller sports and cheerleading also feature as three-day series concludes at Go Park Sai Sha, with the carnival a bigger draw than the sport.
‘This really is an event for everyone,’ the Briton says, while former Hong Kong cyclist Sarah Lee hails ‘wonderful’ day.
More seats were filled in this year’s tournament – won again by Cuba, who beat Japan – than in previous event, says baseball head Dave Ho.
Backed by government funding, the six-day event is hindered by sparse crowds and lack of understanding about rules, say those who turned up.
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Ashley Westwood says he is disappointed with result but ‘not worried in the slightest’ about the performance and his first loss in charge.
His absence after Japan’s 3-1 win over the 19-time champions – the women’s team’s first loss since 2005 – sparks waves of online opprobrium.
Venue ‘not up to standard’ and would have to be rebuilt from scratch to attract elite-level events, Michael Cheng says.
Hosts’ win over South Africa could give a boost to the world championship for the sport, a simplified variation of baseball and softball.
Tauson admits being troubled by bandaged left thigh, but aims to power on to a first WTA crown in three years.
The more you compete the better you will become, says Michael Cheng, who says local stars play far fewer games than the leading players.
Top seed and world No 8 American upset by Russia’s Anna Blinkova, while Denmark’s No 2 player had no trouble against the world No 145.
In what is likely to be his final international event, world No 6 is two wins away from landing his first singles title on the WTT Series.
World No 8 Navarro is also using the tournament to get in form for the Wuhan Open, while Halep is coming back from injury after a doping ban.
The 3rd seed at the China Stash event remains without a title since November 2023 and could find her days as a key national player numbered.
Emma Navarro to join former world No 1 Simona Halep in field for first of three professional events at Victoria Park.
Hong Kong-based team win National Basketball League title in only second season, owner targets move to elite level.
The Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show will be held at the AsiaWorld-Expo in February.
Cui Yongxi spent time working out over the summer with Oliver Xu, says all Chinese players should emulate Hongkonger’s drive to be better.
Pradhan will face Thailand’s Passakron Yakkala while also on the agenda at PMQ Qube is Ruru Yang, the island’s first female world champion.
The Vancouver-born player will be playing in Hong Kong for the first time since leaving local A1 Division side South China in 2019.
Sunday’s 23-7 victory over Mexico was preceded by a 13-5 triumph against Belgium the previous day.
Greg Koenig believes the partnership was why Cheung has risen to the top of his sport, with his ‘best moment’ still to come in Los Angeles.
Hong Kong sends team of 10 to inaugural Asia Pacific Padel Cup, to compete against Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines.
The New People’s Party member also suggests a better look at NSA finances and the introducing a sports arbitration mechanism for disputes.
The Chinese star, who was diagnosed in 2020, says sport is now just a hobby, alongside her life as professor, student and businesswoman.
CEO Steve Dainton says his organisation wants to be among first to hold an event at city’s newest venue which is set to open in early 2025.
Chinese pair take women’s and men’s crowns at World Table Tennis Champions event in Macau.
Heads of city’s top sports bodies say finding a perfect match for the position is difficult as the role had to balance several interests.
Hong Kong badminton player will try to keep his ‘inner fire’ going after his latest upset win takes him into the last eight.
Hong Kong fencing coach Koenig says two-time Games foil champion aims to emulate Hungary’s Aron Szilagyi, who won three straight golds.
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