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Hong Kong Sports Institute

China (in red) beat Chinese Taipei in the exciting open championship final at the Asian Dragon Boat Championships at Kwun Tong Promenade. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Global chief urges Hong Kong dragon boat investment, as China rule Asian races

Hong Kong poised to host the 2027 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, as Asian event provides lessons for organisers.

Hong Kong poised to host the 2027 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, as Asian event provides lessons for organisers

12 Oct 2024 - 8:43PM

Hongkonger sets new goals after beating fears at Ironman World Championship

8 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM

Mum’s tears of joy as Hong Kong climber, 9, wins national competition in Beijing

7 Oct 2024 - 5:08PM

Hong Kong sailor Halliday eyes Los Angeles, but fears for sport’s Olympic future

Halliday plotting a ‘much better’ performance in 2028 Games after finishing 24th on his Olympic debut in Paris.

7 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM

Nicholas Halliday (front) wants another shot at the Olympics after making his debut in Paris. Photo: Nicholas Halliday

Baseball5 World Cup will show Hong Kong can host top events, organisers say

Chairman of local association wants to ‘plant seeds’ to grow the sport in the city as Cuba defend world title in six-day tournament.

5 Oct 2024 - 1:14PM

Hong Kong rugby sevens captain Christie reveals ambitious world, Olympic goals

New era gets under way as Hong Kong Sevens’ relocation is confirmed, with the men’s captain excited about the move to Kai Tak.

2 Oct 2024 - 8:30AM

Hong Kong triathlon star Coggins takes ‘positive step’, more gold for Yee

Bailee Brown edges closer to belonging in elite company, after tiny margin separates Hongkonger from ‘huge breakthrough race’ during event in Weihai.

27 Sep 2024 - 6:43PM

Oscar Coggins continued his comeback with a stellar showing in Weihai. Photo: Handout

Rejuvenated Hong Kong star Coggins set for ‘Olympic-level’ test in China triathlon

Coach Andrew Wright says city’s triathletes will find it tough in Weihai but is confident they will be competitive at 2028 Los Angeles Games.

25 Sep 2024 - 5:30PM

Hong Kong wushu helping Australian efforts to add sport to 2032 Brisbane Olympics

Local wushu chief Ian Fok, who was instrumental in sport gaining Asian Games status, is also championing its addition into school curricula.

23 Sep 2024 - 8:00PM

Hong Kong men seal Asian 7s glory with late Japan win, women lose semi to China

Jevon Groves’ men win second straight Asia Rugby Sevens Series title, with chance for clean sweep in November’s final leg of series in Bangkok.

22 Sep 2024 - 8:04PM

Liam Doherty runs in to score during Hong Kong’s comfortable semi-final victory over China.

Asia tipped to overthrow ruling pickleball force USA, sport backed for Olympics

Founder of major USA pickleball league involved in new Hong Kong venture, international standard indoor court opens in Causeway Bay.

21 Sep 2024 - 10:30PM

Bay Pickle co-founders Albert Fung (left) and Ken Deng (right) flank Steve Kuhn. Photo: Above the Line

Editorial | A tall order for new Hong Kong sports commissioner

Finding the right person to replace Sam Wong – who leaves the post after just a year – will hardly be plain sailing for the city government.

20 Sep 2024 - 6:15AM

City’s Paralympians honoured at welcome home ceremony, talk of Paris pride

Chief Executive John Lee presents members of 23-strong Games delegation with certificates of commendation.

19 Sep 2024 - 9:11AM

Olympic badminton stars Axelsen, Loh clue in Hong Kong hopefuls on sports careers

The Dane and Singaporean, who are here for the Hong Kong Open, opened a window to seven students into life on the worldwide sporting circuit.

17 Sep 2024 - 1:25AM

Viktor Axelsen satisfies selfie requests after sharing with the students what life under the spotlight is like.

Diver Daley wants Olympic chance for young stars, despite ‘tough’ Beijing debut

British 2021 gold medallist explains why he ‘tortured myself’ during opening three Olympic appearances, and method of managing ‘jarring retirement’.

11 Sep 2024 - 12:33PM

Tom Daley (left) with Noah Williams after the pair claimed men’s synchronised 10m platform silver in Paris. Photo: AFP

Olympic champion Axelsen aims to keep badminton in spotlight at Hong Kong Open

Danish two-time world champion begins bid for first Hong Kong Open title against home player Angus Ng on Wednesday.

10 Sep 2024 - 3:00PM

Loh takes inspiration from baby at Hong Kong Open badminton after Paris sacrifice

Singaporean 27-year-old, aiming to recapture his world-champion form, will face Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk-yiu in a first-round clash on Tuesday.

9 Sep 2024 - 8:30PM

Are Hong Kong’s sports events truly mega, or niche occasions lacking mass appeal?

Rugby sevens and the odd football game aside, the sport Hong Kong hosts has little attraction in the global market, some fear.

9 Sep 2024 - 6:47PM

The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is one of the major sporting spectacles in Hong Kong that drive global interest. Photo: Ike images

Sevens coach credits outgoing captain Woodward for ‘changing Hong Kong culture’

New era begins with James Christie leading Hong Kong at this weekend’s Asia Rugby Sevens Series leg in South Korea.

5 Sep 2024 - 12:23PM

Paris Paralympics gold a ‘dream come true’ for husband and wife Hong Kong duo

Competing in her third Games, Ho Yuen-kei takes women’s individual BC3 title, with partner Lee Wing-kit acting as her ramp operator.

3 Sep 2024 - 11:47AMvideocam

Chinese Olympians show fun side while offering Hongkongers words of advice

Athletes take part in a wide range of activities on second day of trip and are welcomed by loud cheers from fans waiting in sweltering heat,

31 Aug 2024 - 12:11AM

A short voyage on a Star Ferry vessel was among Friday’s activities for the mainland Olympians. Photo: Sam Tsang

Should Hong Kong pay athletes more or less? Snooker, facing cuts, makes its case

Players say less funding makes it hard to sustain careers, but their sport, which already had a stay of execution, fails Olympic criterion.

24 Aug 2024 - 9:00AM

Ng On-yee has argued strongly against slashing snooker’s funding. Photo: Dickson Lee

Debate breaks out as Hong Kong fencer reveals expenses for overseas bouts

Foilist Ryan Choi says in online post some athletes face financial burdens as they pay their way to international competitions.

22 Aug 2024 - 4:59PM

Hong Kong’s conquering Olympic heroes take victory lap around city

Vivian Kong and Siobhan Haughey among dozen athletes who tour city in open-top buses and attend reception at Government House

21 Aug 2024 - 11:43PMvideocam

Hong Kong sport needs more financial help, better governance, says lawmaker Cheng

Vice-chairman of Hong Kong Sports Institute outlines 10 policy proposals to improve international performance, create a stronger environment.

20 Aug 2024 - 8:00AM

People take pictures with cardboard figures of Olympic gold medallist fencer Cheung Ka-long (left) and bronze medallist swimmer Siobhan Haughey at the APM shopping mall in Kwun Tong. Photo: Edmond So

‘Cash in on Hong Kong athletes’ star power to help develop sports sector’

Hong Kong Sports Institute’s chief executive also says government subsidies for athletes should not be seen as salaries, amid livelihood concerns.

17 Aug 2024 - 9:50PMvideocam

Patrons at APM shopping centre take pictures with cardboard figures of Olympic medallists Cheung Ka-long and Siobhan Haughey. Photo: Edmond So

Editorial | Hong Kong’s athletes deserve more income support

A coming review of sports institute subsidies will hopefully give existing and future athletes a stronger footing to pursue their goals.

17 Aug 2024 - 6:30AM

As Hong Kong basks in golden Olympics, officials silent on how to follow it

Medallists’ achievements mask shortage of other contenders and lack of successors, while sporting bodies decline to discuss what comes next.

16 Aug 2024 - 12:30PM

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Hong Kong Sports Institute

The Hong Kong Sports Institute is a centre of excellence for Hong Kong sport in Fo Tan. It provides grants, coaching and training facilities for elite athletes with the goal of improving the standard of sport in Hong Kong. Sports are assessed on two- and four-year cycles to see if they meet performance benchmarks. The current elite sports supported by the Institute are: athletics, badminton, billiard sports, cycling, fencing, gymnastics, karatedo, rowing, rugby sevens, squash, swimming, table tennis, tenpin bowling, triathlon, windsurfing and wushu.

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9 September, 2024