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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
Inherited Sports helps ethnic minority groups become qualified coaches and expand their career prospects.
Hugo Calderano was banned from entering the United States because of a visit to Cuba for a tournament in 2023.
Changchun Xidu found guilty of placing paper charms in opponents’ dressing room before matches.
Liverpool describe ‘unimaginable loss’, Portuguese federation mourns ‘extraordinary person’ and Cristiano Ronaldo says it ‘doesn’t make sense’.
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Fifth seed’s first-round defeat by world No 81 Katerina Siniakova sparks discussion on social media.
The ‘Kicking Machine’, who is ONE Championship flyweight kickboxing world champion, will host a seminar on his first visit to the city.
Zheng Qinwen faces 10-time grand slam doubles champion Katerina Siniakova, who knocked her out in 2023.
Malvern College group tackles 40km section of Argyle Ross Trail, clearing beaches of plastic waste as they go.
Portland head coach Chauncey Billups hints at Summer League debut for Chinese 20-year-old Yang Hansen.
Real estate company Sinobo Group, which holds a 64 per cent stake in the club, reportedly owes more than 3.68 billion yuan (US$502 million).
Liu Xiajun, 19, takes entrance exam for the second time after her score last summer fell short of admission to the country’s best school.
China’s No 1 faces opening round match against Katerina Siniakova, who knocked her out in 2023.
World’s fifth-ranked tennis player signs deal with social media giant just days before she tries to win maiden grand slam title at Wimbledon.
City reflects freediving’s rapid growth in Asia, even if its divers often have to travel to Taiwan or the Philippines to train properly.
Parents hail Splash Foundation’s course aimed at special education needs, as data suggests autistic kids face far greater risk of drowning.
Spirited performance not enough as Italians take 3-0 to remain undefeated in Volleyball Nations League.
Middle blocker Wang Yuanyuan says her team need to ‘attack every one’ of the best sides in the game after 3-1 win at Kai Tak.
Co-founder of Hong Kong-based mental health charity Mind the Waves named IOC mental health ambassador.
Facilities are bigger and better at new venue, says Italy’s Alice Degradi after her team reclaim top spot.
World No 5 team, who move to the top of the tournament standings, finished runners-up last year and hope to go one better this time.
Three-time Olympic champion shares video on how son gets by in one of the world’s priciest cities, but Weibo users have their doubts.
Official report says some 40 per cent of online abuse aimed at players comes from bettors who lost money on matches.
Jonathan Hui and Antares Au will compete in teams of three drivers aiming to cover the longest distance in the endurance race in France.
ITRA board member Rainer Duespohl developed WayMe, which alerts hikers if they stray off beaten path.
Chinese Football Association president Song Kai delivers withering attack on state of game during interview with state media.
Cocoy Sabareza from the Philippines learned to swim only four years ago, but competitions in the city inspire her.
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.
