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China’s No 1 men’s player Zhang Zhizhen, seen here training at Victoria Park, is a test case for Hong Kong tennis. Photo: Handout

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Hong Kong can become hub for not just GBA but also Asia, says tennis boss

Michael Cheng also says more players could come to the city to prepare for tournaments, as China’s No 1 player Zhang Zhizhen has just done.

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Late-blooming Hong Kong fencer Ho on upward climb – and looking for new targets

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World No 1 snooker player Judd Trump becomes Hong Kong resident

24 Dec 2024 - 8:49PM

Hong Kong

‘I learned so much’: Wayne Griffiths reflects on life, career shared with his Dad

Former world champion Terry Griffiths was laid to rest on Monday with a celebratory service and nothing ‘too heavy’ – ‘Dad didn’t like fuss’.

24 Dec 2024 - 2:02PM

The late former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths (left) and his son and Hong Kong coach Wayne Griffiths.

Hong Kong

On day of snooker legend Griffiths’ funeral, son Wayne talks, love, loss and Liverpool

The funeral of the former world champion will take place at Llanelli Crematorium on Monday.

23 Dec 2024 - 1:25PM

Hong Kong

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Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee wins Australian title after ‘aggressive’ ride stuns hosts

City’s cycling team compete in three-day Melbourne event, Lee pairs with Chloe Leung for Madison silver after claiming omnium gold.

22 Dec 2024 - 6:46PM

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Real Madrid fans who paid thousands to meet players furious after event goes wrong

Supporters who coughed up HK$7,000 each to meet their heroes left angry and disappointed after being stopped from doing so.

21 Dec 2024 - 10:21PM

A fan takes a selfie photo with former Barcelona player Javier Saviola (left) before the game between FC Barcelona Heroes and Real Madrid Legends at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: EPA-EFE

China

Zhang targets top 30, grand slam success, and first ATP career win in Shanghai

China’s top men’s player Zhang Zhizhen spends week training in Hong Kong and says maintaining form throughout season key to hitting goals.

21 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM

Hong Kong

While you were sleeping

Fury piles on pounds for Usyk fight, Dias adds to City injury woes, Gatland stays

Tyson Fury weighs in at his heaviest ever for title fight with Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh, while defender Ruben Dias is out for a month.

21 Dec 2024 - 7:47AM

Hong Kong

Dragon Boy Lee makes dream debut at World Darts Championship, eyes more glory

Lee Lok-yin bounces back from losing set to beat Chris Landsman and set up clash with world No 30 Brendan Dolan.

20 Dec 2024 - 1:41PM

Hong Kong’s Lee Lok-yin celebrates winning his first round match against Chris Landman on day five of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship. Photo: AP

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Hong Kong Sports Institute

Athlete’s family ‘paid HK$100,000’ to group that promised entry into Olympics

Parents of a Hong Kong skateboarder signed a deal with a body that turned out to have no official standing; the group denies taking any money.

19 Dec 2024 - 9:05AM

The teenager’s father, surnamed Su, said he had signed a contract in 2021 with the self-anointed China Hong Kong Skateboarding Federation. Photo: Sun Yeung

Hong Kong

Haughey says training ‘smarter, not harder’ key to whether she continues racing

Hong Kong Olympian says she cannot maintain rigorous schedule she has for past several years.

18 Dec 2024 - 9:55PM

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Hong Kong cycling coach has 2025 planning problem amid UCI Nations Cup confusion

Hervé Dagorne feels UCI is “struggling” as his team ramps up preparations with Australian training stint before February’s Asian Championships.

18 Dec 2024 - 1:30PM

Hong Kong

While you were sleeping

Rashford ready to leave, Lawson to replace Perez, NBA scraps All-Star Game

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford says he’s ready for a new challenge, while Red Bull are expected to ditch Sergio Perez this week.

18 Dec 2024 - 7:30AM

Marcus Rashford’s time at Manchester United is likely to come to an end in January, if anyone can be convinced to take on his mammoth wages. Photo: Reuters

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Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong world champ Haughey to consider future as coach dangles Olympic precedent

Four-time Olympic medallist is set for 3 months off after her heroics in Budapest and Tom Rushton has given her something to think about.

16 Dec 2024 - 8:23PM

Siobhan Haughey savours the moment after winning 200m freestyle world championships gold. Photo: EPA-EFE

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Hong Kong Squash Open

Egypt squash superstar Ali Farag enjoying being a target in Olympics glory quest

Sport’s introduction in Los Angeles raises prospect of north African nation claiming multiple medals at a Games for first time since 1948.

16 Dec 2024 - 8:10PM

China

Siobhan Haughey claims fifth world title, breezes to victory in 200m freestyle

Hongkonger finishes more than a second faster than Canadian Mary-Sophie Harvey, with American Claire Weinstein third.

16 Dec 2024 - 10:14AM

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Hong Kong Squash Open

US squash star Amanda Sobhy wants to ‘inspire’ after overcoming eating disorder

Egypt claim World Squash Team Championships double in Hong Kong, with the men’s and women’s teams winning their fourth straight titles.

15 Dec 2024 - 11:41PM

Amanda Sobhy celebrates a victory during this week’s World Squash Team Championships at Hong Kong Football Club. Photo: World Squash Federation

Hong Kong

World Swimming 200m freestyle final: who are the threats to Hong Kong’s Haughey?

The defending champion has the fifth-fastest times in the heats and faces several tough opponents – but there are some cards in her favour.

15 Dec 2024 - 7:39PM

Hong Kong

Philippines vow to take final step in Hong Kong after tight Super Sixes loss

The Filipinos fall 2 goals short against Japanese powerhouses Fogostealers, while Hong Kong lose to Germany again to finish fourth.

15 Dec 2024 - 6:53PM

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Squash Open

Egypt’s rivals will need to work smarter to beat world’s best in LA, Crouin says

Egypt’s men in finals of the World Team Squash Championships for seventh straight tournament, and seem destined to win Olympic gold in 2028.

15 Dec 2024 - 8:30AM

France’s Victor Crouin (right) was two points away from beating Egypt’s Ali Farag in the men’s semi-finals of the World Team Championships: Instagram /wsfworldsquash

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