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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
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.
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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.
Led by outside hitter Zhuang Yushan and middle blocker Wang Yuanyuan, coach Zhao Yong’s side secure boost before facing No 1 side Italy.
Holders are considered fourth-most-likely team among the quarter-finalists to win the tournament, though their betting odds remain unchanged.
Players are entitled to a mandatory minimum off-season rest period or holiday of at least 21 consecutive days following major Fifa tournaments.
First-time hosts will field a mix of veterans, world champions and debutants keen for rare chance of performing in front of family, friends.
Borussia Dusseldorf’s home matches moved to larger venues to accommodate large demand, including from China, to watch Olympic champion play.
Local Premier League champions Kitchee and first division champions Supreme release statements after coaches reportedly among 19 arrested.
Head coach Greg Koenig also says ‘nothing has changed’ in quest to improve world ranking and qualify for Olympics after silver medal in India.
Vozinha, 40, has become an internet sensation after the tiny African nation’s unbeaten run so far, and could earn millions from various deals.
Reigning men’s foil individual champion Ryan Choi fails to defend his title and exits in the quarter-finals, losing to winner Kyosuke Matsuyama.
In Hong Kong for the team rapid and blitz championships, world No 1 is also excited about the return of Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid.
Head coach Greg Koenig says all four members of women’s foiling team have reason to be proud of performances in India.
Move will pave way for repeat National Basketball League champions Hong Kong Bulls to play in CBA; NBL to serve as second-tier competition.
