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Mike Chan
Reporter, 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.
Experienced new man, who has worked with top WTA and ATP stars including grand slam winners, will oversee city’s elite players, coaches.
Head coach says ‘mix of some veteran and younger players’ will hope to go one better than last year while the men’s team defend their title.
Organisers of Hong Kong’s race ‘will surely study’ Singapore move after event’s growth in past three editions.
Chinese sprinter’s 100m heat time of 10.49 seconds at the Grand Prix in Guangdong is some way off National Games qualifying mark of 10.11.
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Ian Ho wants another crack at 50m freestyle record at Singapore competition, and has sights set on National Games test.
Fans focus their attention on Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin as country’s stars prepare to continue dominance of competition.
Quan finished on top at past two Olympics, but Chen turns tables in Canada as her rival’s error costs her the lead.
Shenhua win topsy-turvy Chinese Super League clash against Zhejiang Greentown, lead standings by one point.
Chan beaten by Fayrouz Aboelkheir of Egypt – and qualification rules could deny her a place in senior world championships next month.
City expects to send large team of senior track-and-field competitors to World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu next year.
Chinese world No 1 says many young Japanese table tennis players are coming up through the ranks and urges Team China to ‘study them more’.
City’s record in hosting major events has given sport’s world governing body ‘confidence’ in its readiness, says cycling boss Leung Hung-tak.
Herve Dagorne warns that competition will be tough, with some athletes considering the Games ‘even more important than the Olympics’.
‘Let’s worship the master of time management’ is just one of the many reactions to the news on Chinese social media.
The Dalian-born 18-year-old with a father from Netherlands hopes to be selected in the under-22 basketball team for November’s National Games.
The decorated Olympian has ended her months-long break and is now training for the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore this July.
Both Hong Kong and China will play in series in UK as they prepare for November’s National Games, with some training camps thrown in.
Besides the chance to play at the new stadium, Jazmin Felix-Hotham also gets the opportunity to have a happy reunion with a now-local figure.
City’s men overturn half-time deficit to beat Japan and secure final spot, while women’s hero Sabay Lynam plans passport switch.
City’s men recover from early setback to beat China, while women rally to overcome Kazakhstan.
Regulars to the tournament, as well as those making their first visit, marvel at new Kai Tak venue, especially the technology it comes with.
Chinese athlete says she can’t compete with Western counterparts, targets top eight finish at LA Games in 2028.
Two sports were in danger of losing vital support after athletes fell short of required success, but Hong Kong officials could tweak criteria.
World Grand Prix drew at times sparse attendances to Kai Tak Arena, but organisers ‘confident and determined’ for the future.
Andy Vilk says lessons from Cape Town setbacks will serve players well at home tournament and National Games.
Head coach Andrew Wright says a top-five finish will earn automatic selection, but warns that the standard will be the most competitive ever.
Ivan Yang says representing the city at National Games would be an honour, and wants to inspire the next generation to play the sport.
Wang’s second title of the year, which also gives him No 1 spot, comes after a ‘very tough week’ for his family.
Shaun Liu moved to England in 2023 to pursue a snooker career, and the 14-year-old is not going to abandon his dream.
