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Founded in November 2017 by Olympic field hockey champion Moritz Furste and Christian Toetzke, the first Hyrox event was held in Hamburg, Germany. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Hyrox

Hyrox boss says event is not a fad, believes it will survive where others failed

‘Hong Kong has been, and will continue to be, a special destination for Hyrox and one in which we want to keep investing,’ executive says.

Asian Games 2026

Dodging deer and scary descents: inside Hong Kong’s Asian Games time trial quest

Asian Games 2026

Lai’s Asian Games journey: shattered pelvis, existential crisis and butterflies

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong sport ‘sets bar low’, enables mediocrity with cash handouts: coach

Triathlon coach Andrew Wright laments lack of ‘high-performance thinking’, as city sports institute asks to be judged on more than medals.

Hong Kong has picked a 580-strong squad to go to this month’s Asian Games in Japan. Photo: SF&OC
Hong Kong has picked a 580-strong squad to go to this month’s Asian Games in Japan. Photo: SF&OC
Badminton World Federation (BWF)

Gunawan claims historic China Masters title, as beaten Lee hails ‘best day’

World No 25 Lee Cheuk-yiu loses to compatriot Jason Gunawan, who wins first Super 750 event after also beating world No 1 Jonatan Christie.

Hong Kong racing

Racing a ‘unique cultural icon’, Lee says, as season start attracts 12,000 tourists

Chief Executive John Lee calls sport a ‘key driver’ for city’s mega-event economy, after Ka Ying Rising bags record-extending win at Sha Tin.

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Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong’s ‘next Venus Williams’ set for 4th Asian Games in 2nd sport

Tipped to follow in American great’s footsteps, Venise Chan spying padel glory after claiming six ITF titles, Pickleball World Cup silver.

After trying padel with a colleague from work, Venise Chan started thinking in January that “maybe I could try for the Asian Games”. Photo: Venise Chan
After trying padel with a colleague from work, Venise Chan started thinking in January that “maybe I could try for the Asian Games”. Photo: Venise Chan
Fencing

Why Hong Kong ace Ryan Choi can take Djokovic inspiration amid technique tweak

Ex-world champion aiming to emerge from injury ready for Asian Games medal quest, music career providing perspective.

Hong Kong Marathon

Hong Kong Marathon expects to welcome record number of runners after increasing quota

Organisers also announce the new 5km harbourfront run and expanded youth run, both set to be staged 24 hours before the main races.

Asian Games 2026

Triathlete Brown ready for Asian Games, questions remain over Elg’s fitness

Hong Kong head coach Andrew Wright also states that Oscar Coggins could claim gold in Japan and book his Olympic spot.

Bailee Brown (right) and Robin Elg, here at the Asian Triathlon Under-23 and Junior Championships, are at different levels of fitness ahead of the Asian Games. Photo: Asian Triathlon U23/Junior Championships
Hong Kong Jockey Club

Jockey Club delays mainland China races as turnover hits record HK$331.7b

Club’s operating surplus could suffer for next few years over investment in basketball betting and new races at mainland facility.

Horse racing enthusiasts at the Sha Tin Finale Race Day at Sha Tin Racecourse. Photo: Sam Tsang
Horse racing enthusiasts at the Sha Tin Finale Race Day at Sha Tin Racecourse. Photo: Sam Tsang
Asian Games 2026

We don’t need no education, we just need board control: skate tweens Games bound

There are also teams in modern pentathlon, wrestling, rhythmic gymnastics and padel competing for the first time at the event in Japan.

ITTF

Accepting failure key to success for perfectionist Pedrey as Games debut looms

A perfect IB score and desire to aim high form one side of Pedrey Ng’s character, but not settling for second best almost ruined everything.

Asian Games 2026

Lee hands Hong Kong flag to Asian Games athletes, hails ‘never-say-die spirit’

City will send some 580 athletes, competing in 38 sports to Japan this month, with Chief Executive John Lee expecting ‘greater success’ than in Hangzhou.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee with members of the Hong Kong delegation at the presentation ceremony. Photo: SF&OC
Asian Games 2026

Sailor Halliday lays down Asian Games marker with historic top 10 at World Champs

Hong Kong’s Nick Halliday becomes first from city to finish in top 10 at the ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship.

Competitors take part in the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship at the Royal St George Yacht Club and National Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin. Photo: Getty Images
Competitors take part in the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship at the Royal St George Yacht Club and National Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin. Photo: Getty Images
Asian Netball Championships

Fifa failed in 2-year World Cup plot, netball banks on that idea to stay relevant

Hong Kong set to end 24-year wait to compete in global tournament but some in sport fear overexposure will water down flagship product.

Asian Netball Championships

The trainee lawyer taking her skills on netball court into Hong Kong’s courtrooms

Part of the city’s team that qualified for next year’s Netball World Cup, Zenia Wong sees comparisons between her sport and legal career.

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Hyrox

Hong Kong Hyrox tickets go on sale Thursday, and they could be gone in 30 minutes

Registration for public opens on Thursday, after two-day affiliate presale sees strong demand, with allocations selling out in minutes.

Hong Kong Hyrox has been extended to four days for next year's event because of the strong demand. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Hong Kong Hyrox has been extended to four days for next year's event because of the strong demand. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Water sports

Ageless Hong Kong women outrigger canoe paddlers more than happy to keep on going

A six-paddler female team are among the city’s 43-strong squad taking part in all categories at the World Sprint Championships in Singapore.

Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong’s young balance bike stars face early retirement due to lack of space

Sport serves a crucial developmental purpose for entry points into youth athletics and helps former riders in BMX, table tennis and swimming.

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong Olympian’s call for more amateur athlete heart checks and safer events

Michael Tse, who introduced University of Hong Kong student athlete checks, warns against demonising endurance events, says ‘sport is medicine’.

Michael Tse is eager to strengthen safety measures for amateur athletes. Photo: Edmond So
International Races

Hong Kong sailor races around world to learn some important life lessons

Faolan Whyte, who grew up in Sai Kung, dealt with isolation, nature and working with others on the Clipper Round The World yacht race.

Faolan Whyte spent 11 months sailing around the world after finishing university. Photo: Handout
Faolan Whyte spent 11 months sailing around the world after finishing university. Photo: Handout
ATP

Hong Kong tennis chief says city getting bang for buck from WTA, ATP events

Michael Cheng says city must continue to invest in tennis and has no issue with calendar, which some players say is too long, causes injuries.

World Table Tennis (WTT)

Hong Kong send Asian Games warning after Europe Smash silver linings

City squad claim three medals from world-class Swedish tournament, poised for Japanese glory quest next month.

Asian Netball Championships

Profile | ‘Hong Kong changed my life’: netball star’s journey from South Africa to city team

Zanne-Marie Pienaar plays key role in ending 24-year wait for place at the World Cup in Australia next August and September.

Hong Kong’s Zanne-Marie Pienaar did not let losing the final on Saturday in the Asian Netball Championships to Singapore subdue the celebrations over ending a 24-year wait to be back in the World Cup. Photo: Elson Li
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