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Mike Chan
Correspondent, Sport
Mike joined SCMP in 2022 with 20 years of experience in sports journalism across various platforms. Previously working in Singapore as a producer with ESPN, Mike is a true sports lover with a particular interest in basketball and football, and has been a Liverpool fan since 1988.
Mike joined SCMP in 2022 with 20 years of experience in sports journalism across various platforms. Previously working in Singapore as a producer with ESPN, Mike is a true sports lover with a particular interest in basketball and football, and has been a Liverpool fan since 1988.
Areas of Expertise:
Sports news writingLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Hong Kong beat Malaysia in pulsating semi-final, and only Singapore stand between them and a first regional title in more than 30 years.
‘I’ve always wanted to become great at something and reach my full potential, so that when I look back … I gave it everything,’ Ruby Chan says.
‘It is a sport that requires both mental and physical strength: a well‑toned body with a tranquil mindset,’ Michael Sung says.
Asian University Basketball League cut short with final still to play, but coaches see nothing but good in expanded competition.
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Co-founder Jay Li Jintian says Asian University Basketball League is growing healthily, with revenue and number of teams set to double.
Senior figures in Asian University Basketball League believe there is enough talent coming through for China to retake top spot in region.
Taiwan students see off determined challenge of Yonsei University to make semi-finals of Asian University Basketball League.
Playing in such big events helps players prepare for professional careers, says Fan Keng-hsiang, whose team have not lost over two years.
The city’s athletes head to Japan next month with a double Olympic gold medallist and a former world champion in their ranks.
Amelie Tsang, whose father is from Hong Kong’s New Territories, became Britain’s first women’s cadet world champion in 2023.
Chinese University side hammered 101-59 by taller, bigger, stronger Peking opponents in Hangzhou.
FIE decision to have city replace Shanghai on circuit welcomed by athletes, officials after its successful staging of World Championships.
City squad lose final in heartbreaking fashion to Italy following narrow semi-final victory over USA and earlier success against Hungary.
World No 1 Wang Chuqin is shouldering more responsibility than before and worries about a growing talent gap.
Being global ambassador for the sport is a role the rapper-singer ‘always wanted to do’.
Being global ambassador for the sport is a role he ‘always wanted to do’, says rapper-singer as world champion Ryan Choi heads departure list.
Foil head coach Greg Koenig says world No 2 has overcome injury, but must ‘find enough psychological resources to fight’ at AsiaWorld-Expo.
Jaelyn Liu has reached the main draw for the second time in as many appearances and faces world No 14 Sumire Tsuji on Monday at AsiaWorld-Expo.
Sport allows athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete as part of a team and under their own flag in Hong Kong.
Bookies, prediction markets make Lionel Messi favourite to claim trophy despite 39-year-old playing in a second-tier domestic competition.
The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend opener was the first event of its kind, with martial arts actor Donnie Yen among those watching.
Other ideas from DAB’s Vincent Cheng include involving restaurants, retailers, attractions and hotels, and cultivating ‘home fans’ culture.
Setter Zhang Zixuan being benched for Italy match and singling out of middle blocker Wang Yuanyuan give coach Zhao Yong points to ponder.
Football pundit Zhan Jun reveals that table tennis legend, a well-known football fan, will be co-commentator on sports platform Migu on Monday.
Relatively inexperienced China side lose final game of regular Nations League season, but performance leaves plenty of reason for optimism.
Online commentators slam striker after he failed to release superstar No 9 when team led 1-0 and had England on ropes.
World No 1 side earn fourth victory in five recent matches while Dominican Republic get much-needed win as China team enjoy rest day.
Current World Cup is also first in history in which two players have scored at least eight goals in the same tournament.
The Under-17 international signs five-year deal with Ligue 1 side after moving from Chinese Super League outfit Meizhou Hakka.
