Lars Hamer
Reporter, Hong Kong
Lars Hamer joined the SCMP in Hong Kong after working as the editor-in-chief for That's Magazine, a lifestyle publication and news platform in mainland China. He graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London with a degree in Media and Communications in 2016 and moved to China in 2018.
Lars Hamer joined the SCMP in Hong Kong after working as the editor-in-chief for That's Magazine, a lifestyle publication and news platform in mainland China. He graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London with a degree in Media and Communications in 2016 and moved to China in 2018.
Areas of Expertise:
Culture, the GBALanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Paris Olympic champion and holder of 100m world record has had a disappointing year so far, but thrives on proving doubters wrong.
Flamboyant athlete who was ‘made for hurdling’ divides opinion like no other, will be out to go one better than the silver she won in 2021.
Gymnast whose stumbles at Paris Olympics cost his teammates a gold medal will defend China Games floor exercise title he won in 2021.
Known as much for his running as his unusual appearance, the 22-year-old has been in strong form this season.
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Three teams have topped the medal table 11 times across the 14 editions of the event over 66 years, but one is no longer taking part.
Some of the world’s top sportsmen and women will battle it out in the pool, court and track across the Greater Bay Area.
Quan Hongchan can only watch as Olympic diving partner Chen Yuxi takes gold for Shanghai; Hong Kong’s Chiu Hin-chun into rowing final.
Social media awash with comments on Quan Hongchan’s appearance as Olympian targets second gold of 15th National Games.
Inexperienced side beaten by Beijing but captain and coach confident of being in better shape for last eight on Friday.
Canadian ends season on high note with victory over Spain’s Cristina Bucsa, while China’s Jiang Xinyu and Wang Yafan seal doubles title.
Schoolchildren dominate crowds on first day of event, as city’s top pair find experience ‘nerve-racking’ but are ‘getting a lot better’.
Philippines’ Alexandra Eala knocked out after hard fight while Swiss No 1 continues climb into world top 10; Hongkonger Eudice Chong also out.
Hearing Cantonese from the stands when competition starts at purpose-built Victoria Park venue on Friday would bring the ‘greatest joy’.
The first match on centre court featuring two top-50 players at this year’s tournament sees Canadian in aggressive form.
Canadian opens campaign with flawed display on centre court, while Belinda Bencic and Alexandra Eala also progress to the next round.
Judy Murray, Leylah Fernandez, Eva Lys and Li Na give local groups some coaching as part of WTA’s Come Play programme.
Maggie Ng on verge of victory against player ranked 1,000 spots above her, but China’s Lu Jiajing regains control at death.
Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal will work with WEMP Foundation, and founder Adrian Cheng, to improve well-being of world’s children.
National Games success could be crucial to sport maintaining it’s Tier A status at the Hong Kong Sports Institute.
The city’s great medal hope has made several breakthroughs this year, but two more would cap off the year nicely.
The 2023 winner will be joined by Tokyo Games champion Belinda Bencic, Sofia Kenin, Maria Sakkari after Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka withdraw.
City’s main medal hope has barely competed this year, but there are other contenders who could spring a surprise against the mainland giants.
Four-time Olympic medallist, five world championship titles, two Asian Games golds and a world record – will she shine at National Games?
Five-time Premier League winner to play in Rio Ferdinand 11 against side led by Steven Gerrard at Kai Tak Stadium.
Eight-time grand slam winner has become a prominent figure in the pickleball scene in recent years.
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka says governing bodies have to ‘do something’ about packed calendar after skipping Beijing event through exhaustion.
Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo downs Jenson Brooksby in final at Kai Tak Arena. Coleman Wong seals thrilling victory over Richard Gasquet.
Aryna Sabalenka says Novak Djokovic has been giving her tips and Nick Kyrgios should ‘go and practise’ ahead of December match in UAE.
Olympic champion snowboarder ‘still pretty dizzy’ as he posts footage of the spins at the Stomping Grounds Project in Switzerland.
