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Hong Kong
Hong Kong to improve coach training and governance, review funding for athletes
In his policy address, Chief Executive John Lee says objective is to strengthen city’s sporting abilities, make it a centre for mega-events.
16 Oct 2024 - 9:00PM
Hong Kong beat Cambodia to give new boss Westwood a win in first home game
15 Oct 2024 - 11:52PM
New sports chief to review elite athlete grants, lead reform of governing bodies
15 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM
Hong Kong
While you were sleeping: Springboks for sale, England eye Pep, players’ strike nears
The off-field soap opera that is professional football has taken a new twist, while SA Rugby is eyeing US investment in the world champions.
15 Oct 2024 - 7:31AM
SA Rugby could be about to sell control of the commercial rights in the Springboks to a private equity firms in the US. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong
Hong Kong to host snooker ranking tournament in March, its first in 35 years
Six-day event featuring 32 of the world’s leading players expected to take place at new 10,000-seat Kai Tak Arena.
14 Oct 2024 - 7:30PM
Hong Kong
Milestone for Doo but record low for China at Asian Table Tennis Championships
Hong Kong’s Doo on podium in women’s singles, while China post worst results since debut in 1972.
14 Oct 2024 - 3:18PM
Hong Kong
World Games Series in Hong Kong: local wushu athletes earn spots at Chengdu 2025
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.
13 Oct 2024 - 8:36PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Olympic heroes receive US$2.3 million in rewards at Sha Tin race day
Vivian Kong, Cheung Ka-long, Siobhan Haughey among the athletes handed prizes, while gold medallist Kong reveals wish to try horse riding.
13 Oct 2024 - 10:13PM
Medallists (from left) Vivian Kong, Cheung Ka-long and Siobhan Haughey attend the cheque presentation ceremony at Sha Tin Racecourse. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Cyclothon an amazing experience, Tour de France winner Froome says
‘This really is an event for everyone,’ the Briton says, while former Hong Kong cyclist Sarah Lee hails ‘wonderful’ day.
13 Oct 2024 - 5:34PM
Hong Kong
Hosting Baseball5 World Cup has been a great experience for Hong Kong: organiser
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.
12 Oct 2024 - 9:19PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Baseball5 World Cup event questioned as it again draws tiny crowd
Backed by government funding, the six-day event is hindered by sparse crowds and lack of understanding about rules, say those who turned up.
11 Oct 2024 - 8:39PM
Hong Kong economy
World Games Series debut in Hong Kong to allow city to host multi-sport events
One observer says three-day event will ‘warm up’ city to go beyond single sports competitions such as the Hong Kong Sevens.
11 Oct 2024 - 10:45AM
The World Games Series will be held at the Go Park Sai Sha, an integrated sports and commercial complex developed by Sun Hung Kai Properties that features several sports venues and facilities. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong
Hong Kong can’t host top tennis until it revamps Victoria Park, local chief says
Venue ‘not up to standard’ and would have to be rebuilt from scratch to attract elite-level events, Michael Cheng says.
9 Oct 2024 - 12:35PM
Cricket
Hong Kong to host India v Pakistan and Australia v England at Cricket Sixes
Three-day event returns in November and features eight test-playing nations, raising hopes it will inspire next generation in the city.
9 Oct 2024 - 3:23PM
China
Haughey, Pan Zhanle, Zhang Yufei confirmed for star-studded swimming World Cup
Qin Haiyang, Kaylee McKeown, Leon Marchand also set to swim in three-part event in Shanghai, Incheon and Singapore.
8 Oct 2024 - 8:21PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong, champs Cuba, Japan make winning starts in low-key Baseball5 World Cup
Hosts’ win over South Africa could give a boost to the world championship for the sport, a simplified variation of baseball and softball.
7 Oct 2024 - 11:09PM
Hong Kong (white) defeated South Africa (green) to finish off the first day of action at the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup at the Central Harbourfront Event Space. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong
Is Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long eyeing third Olympic gold in 2028? He gives update
Fencer first sets sights on world championships in Hong Kong in 2026, aiming to complete sweep of major honours.
7 Oct 2024 - 5:00PM
Hong Kong
Tomljanovic joins Tauson in Hong Kong Tennis 125 final after ousting Blinkova
Tauson admits being troubled by bandaged left thigh, but aims to power on to a first WTA crown in three years.
5 Oct 2024 - 9:05PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s tennis players told to get fitter and compete in more tournaments
The more you compete the better you will become, says Michael Cheng, who says local stars play far fewer games than the leading players.
6 Oct 2024 - 5:24PM
Golf
Ng wins Hong Kong Open qualifying event – with a famous face as caddie
Terrence Ng and Michael Regan Wong qualify for November’s LINK Hong Kong Open.
4 Oct 2024 - 6:58PM
Terrence Ng (right) with his illustrious caddie, who boasted tournament-winning experience at the venue. Photo: Hong Kong Golf Club
Hong Kong
Navarro dumped from Hong Kong Tennis 125, Tauson in line for 1st title since 2021
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.
4 Oct 2024 - 8:06PM
Hong Kong
Justin Rose, Tom Kim and who else? Hong Kong Open qualifying set to tee off
Young guns Michael Yuen, Andrew Chan and Anthony Fang join likes of Dominique Boulet, whose 1996 placing is still Hong Kong’s best.
2 Oct 2024 - 6:08PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong first timers Emma Navarro, Simona Halep excited to try city’s cuisine
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.
30 Sep 2024 - 11:06PM
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