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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
Blast Premier Hong Kong Rivals will see teams compete for US$1 million at the AsiaWorld-Expo in November.
Nearly 5,000 athletes from around the world descend on Hong Kong for international races in Victoria Harbour.
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen made a series of unforced errors in her 7-6, 6-3 defeat to Aryna Sabalenka at Roland Garros.
San Francisco-based entrepreneur Jonathan Wan hopes Ironmind.ai can provide early warning of mental and physical struggles.
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The founder of the Hong Kong Ladies Football Association, Chan was revered around the world for her work in the game.
Canton United announce an agreement for the arrival of former France international Jeremy Menez.
Officials say racing in May is not unusual and competitors could have just decided not to take part in world championships qualifier.
New president of country’s table tennis association Wang Liqin says entire men’s team needs to improve, despite World Championships success.
Malfunction carries Peng Yujiang to same height as cruising altitude for aircraft, where temperatures reach -40 degrees Celsius.
Raj Gurung joins just handful of Hongkongers to successfully reach summit of Mount Everest.
Jens Lehmann, Raphael Varane and Graeme Souness discuss merits of post-season trip to Asia, with Arsenal and Liverpool to follow in July.
Association under fire over world championship qualifier, as runners also raise concerns about inadequate GPS tracking and lack of marshals.
Having led our mini-league for most of the campaign, I sit just five points clear going into the final Gameweek of the season.
Hong Kong Olympian second in 200m freestyle final at series stop in Barcelona.
First Chinese fighter to win a UFC title is ‘really looking forward’ to Shanghai Fight Night, one of two back-to-back events in August.
Former world champion gives commanding showing in Shenzhen while Hongkonger’s dominance is interrupted in Barcelona.
The 12-year-old Yu Zidi wins her first gold of the event as several swimmers report having had fever amid rise in Covid-19 in Shenzhen.
But Chinese mixed-doubles top seeds Lin Shidong and Kuai Man are stunned by Japanese 16th seeds.
The Hongkonger takes victory in 100 metres freestyle, with two more legs of the tour to come this week.
Real Madrid the only club worth leaving for, Graeme Souness says as he urges different reception in season closer against Palace at Anfield.
Pan says he was ‘particularly nervous’ before winning battle of generations at Chinese National Swimming Championships in Shenzhen.
Brighton denied repeat title after knocking out Aston Villa and West Ham, while Wrexham beaten by Kitchee in final of women’s competition.
Hongkonger’s first significant competition since returning from a four-month break brings victory in Monaco.
AZ Alkmaar also beaten as hosts Football Club spring surprises at annual seven-a-side tournament.
Todd Alcock hopes to go one better than last year’s loss in the final and help his club reclaim the trophy.
Tom Rushton says four-time Olympic medallist looks ‘surprisingly good’ for someone who took four months off.
Former Liverpool captain played in the city in 1977 and 1983 and is back again for the weekend’s Soccer Sevens tournament.
Paris champion Pan could meet Sun at national championships, with Zhang Yufei and Qin Haiyang also taking part.
Gameweek 37 is a long one with two matches on Friday and FA Cup final sees fixtures moved to Tuesday.
