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Poon Tsz-yeung (left) in action for Hong Kong’s men against Fogo Grizzlies on Saturday. Photo: Elson Li
Lacrosse

Hong Kong Lacrosse Sixes a ‘chance to test strategies’ for 2028 Olympics

Home teams make mixed start on day one of three at Hong Kong Football Club.

Water sports

Comanche, LawConnect continue duel in Sydney to Hobart race, Hong Kong boat 3rd

Water sports

12-hour races to humpback whales: Hong Kong canoeists make Pacific history

IOC

Greater ambition: how Hong Kong and bay area could host Asian Games, Olympics

The cooperation showcased by the co-hosted National Games has further fuelled calls to launch a bid to welcome the world.

The Greater Bay Area’s successful staging of the National Games has added momentum to calls for it to stage bigger events. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
The Greater Bay Area’s successful staging of the National Games has added momentum to calls for it to stage bigger events. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Lacrosse

Lacrosse boss upbeat as ‘legendary’ Japanese coach makes Hong Kong debut

Takeshi Sato will make his competitive start for the city’s teams at the Hong Kong International Lacrosse Sixes this weekend.

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

Young speed skaters inspired by Olympian Chu take to the ice at Hong Kong Cup

Skaters such as Tristan Lo say being able to have more time on the rinks would make a huge difference to city’s growing prospects.

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Health & Fitness

Hong Kong tops global daily step rankings again, with average of more than 10,000

Report links position to city’s urban design and public transport network, making walking essential daily, and its strong hiking culture.

Hong Kong’s strong weekend hiking culture played a large part in keeping the city top of the rankings. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s strong weekend hiking culture played a large part in keeping the city top of the rankings. Photo: Eugene Lee
2026 Olympic Winter Games

Jackie Chan carries 2026 Winter Olympics torch through the ruins of Pompeii

Torch relay will cover 7,500 miles and work its way through all 110 Italian provinces before the Games’ opening ceremony on February 6.

Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

Hong Kong Tennis Open: ex-US Open champ Cilic, 9 top-50 players confirmed

Croatian star joins strong field for January event at Victoria Park, including four current top 20 and leading Asian players.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s footballers could play China, Chinese Taipei regularly in new league

Asian chiefs planning new Nations League similar to the one in Europe, aimed at raising standards and revenue.

Fans show their support for Hong Kong during the Asian Cup qualifier against Singapore at Kai Tak Stadium last month. Photo: Sam Tsang
Marathons

China Coast Marathon a spectacular alternative to Standard Chartered Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s oldest marathon, the China Coast event differs from the city race a week later and will pose a gruelling challenge in Sai Kung.

High Island Reservoir and its Sai Kung surrounds will provide a challenging marathon course. Photo: Eugene Lee
High Island Reservoir and its Sai Kung surrounds will provide a challenging marathon course. Photo: Eugene Lee
2025 National Games

China selects Hong Kong handball players – but are they eligible to switch team?

Wong Kin and Toby Lin chosen for China reserve squad after catching eye during National Games, while they remain in Hong Kong team too.

World Table Tennis (WTT)

WTT Finals in Hong Kong was ‘beyond my expectations’, table tennis boss says

CEO Steve Dainton says tournament could not have finished ‘in a better way’ despite injuries to China stars Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha.

World Table Tennis (WTT)

Scalpers profit at WTT Finals Hong Kong with fans desperate to see Chinese stars

Fans charged thousands of dollars extra by touts at Coliseum, but local table tennis chief says real-name sales ‘difficult to implement’.

A fan buys two HK$1,180 tickets for 6,000 yuan outside Hong Kong Coliseum. Photo: Stephy Zhang
Hong Kong racing

HKIR ‘one of greatest days of Hong Kong racing’ despite track invader incident

Some quick thinking from Jockey Club starter Chris McMullen ensures a crisis is averted, while record number of tourists attend.

The track invader is held still while the Group One Hong Kong Cup field approaches at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
The track invader is held still while the Group One Hong Kong Cup field approaches at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
World Table Tennis (WTT)

Wang Chuqin pulls out of WTT Finals Hong Kong, empty seats for Japanese champion

Tomokazu Harimoto is first non-Chinese men’s Finals champion after Wang Manyu retains women’s title.

Hong Kong racing

K-pop star Rain gets HKIR day off to electric start, thousands head to Sha Tin

Longines Hong Kong International Races week reaches climax, visitors travel from around the world to see Romantic Warrior, Ka Ying Rising.

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World Table Tennis (WTT)

China fans flock to WTT Finals in Hong Kong, with unlimited budgets for some

But tight security at Hong Kong Coliseum, few attractions nearby and costly hotels proving to be drawbacks for others.

A fan of Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha taking photos with her idols as a backdrop. Photo: Ada Li
A fan of Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha taking photos with her idols as a backdrop. Photo: Ada Li
World Table Tennis (WTT)

WTT Finals Hong Kong: Sun Yingsha hit by injury, loses final with Wang Chuqin

Olympic and world champion pair suffer historic loss to South Korean rivals after Sun earlier pulls out of a match for first time.

World Table Tennis (WTT)

WTT Finals Hong Kong: Wong, Doo bow out after ‘best match’ against Wang, Sun

Final group match sees world No 5 city pair win two games off the world and Olympic champions for only the second time.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens injected almost US$100 million into economy on Kai Tak debut

According to Nielsen, the amount generated placed the event between a Formula 1 race and a world championship for an Olympic sport.

Fireworks light up the last day of the Hong Kong Sevens, held at Kai Tak Stadium for the first time this year. Photo: Eugene Lee
World Table Tennis (WTT)

WTT Finals Hong Kong: Wang Chuqin stays on track for fourth straight title

On the women’s side, Chen Yi reaches semi-finals in her first Finals appearance after upsetting Chen Xingtong in comeback.

China’s Wang Chuqin hits a return during his singles quarter-final against Alexis Lebrun of France at the WTT Finals at the Hong Kong Coliseum on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
China’s Wang Chuqin hits a return during his singles quarter-final against Alexis Lebrun of France at the WTT Finals at the Hong Kong Coliseum on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
World Table Tennis (WTT)

WTT Finals: unbeaten Sun and Wang on course for double delight in Hong Kong

World No 1s Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin maintain perfect records in singles and as a dominant mixed doubles pairing.

World Table Tennis (WTT)

Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha ‘accept’ busy WTT Finals schedule – and keep winning

In men’s singles, Lin Shidong overcomes testing start at Hong Kong Coliseum to gain revenge over teammate.

World Table Tennis (WTT)

WTT Finals: France’s Gauzy tries to balance being ‘husband, dad and good player’

Paris Olympics bronze medallist Simon Gauzy faces Japanese nemesis Tomokazu Harimoto in the first round.

Simon Gauzy is back in Hong Kong for the first time in six years. Photo: Getty Images
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