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Lin Shidong, who lost in the final last year, only made it to the men’s singles round of 16 this year. Photo: Xinhua
World Table Tennis (WTT)

Chinese men’s table tennis team continue to struggle after WTT Europe Smash setback

All six players failed to make it past the third round, while Wang Manyu fared better, winning the women’s singles title in Sweden.

Swimming

China swimming fans excited about Yu’s chances after win over world record holder

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

Badminton star Kirsty Gilmour urges greater acceptance of LGBTQ rights in Asia

NFL (National Football League)

As flag football grows in China, Hong Kong pushes to join the fun with NFL stars

Jay Ma has been involved in the sport for years, now he’s president of the Hong Kong American Football Legion and has Olympics in his sights.

Lin Wenze is one of the players representing China at the Flag Football World Championship in Germany. Photo: AP
Lin Wenze is one of the players representing China at the Flag Football World Championship in Germany. Photo: AP
Asian Netball Championships

Hong Kong’s women make netball history, qualify for first World Cup since 2003

Hong Kong beat Malaysia in pulsating semi-final, and only Singapore stand between them and a first regional title in more than 30 years.

Professional Darts Corporation

Darts bosses eye Hong Kong for masters stop, Littler, Humphries v Asia’s best

Kai Tak Arena seen as potential venue for exhibition event next summer, with organisers saying 8 of world’s top 10 could play.

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Fencing

Profile | The Hong Kong fencer aiming to make 2028 Los Angeles Olympics – with New Zealand

‘I’ve always wanted to become great at something and reach my full potential, so that when I look back … I gave it everything,’ Ruby Chan says.

Ruby Chan (left) in action against Park Ji-hee of South Korea at the Fisu World University Games last year. Photo: Ruby Chan
Ruby Chan (left) in action against Park Ji-hee of South Korea at the Fisu World University Games last year. Photo: Ruby Chan
Extreme fitness

Profile | Call of the ocean: Hong Kong freediver relishes testing human limits with one breath

‘It is a sport that requires both mental and physical strength: a well‑toned body with a tranquil mindset,’ Michael Sung says.

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

No monkey business: Indian badminton organisers deploy men to mimic primates

Country is striving to boost credibility before hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and bidding for the 2036 Olympics.

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Ex-Olympic weightlifter fails to make clean getaway after trying to snatch eggs

Self-employed Tokyo Games athlete Toshiki Yamamoto, who was also trying to steal soy sauce, ends up injuring worker at convenience store.

Toshiki Yamamoto competing for Japan in the men’s 96kg weightlifting competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games held in2021. Photo: AFP
Volleyball

Volleyball Olympian Li to miss Asian Games, continental meet after heart surgery

The outside hitter is still undergoing rehabilitation, says coach Zhao Yong, whose squad will be captained by Gong Xiangyu.

Li Yingying in action for China against Turkey at the 2024 Volleyball Nations League event in Hong Kong. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Li Yingying in action for China against Turkey at the 2024 Volleyball Nations League event in Hong Kong. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Fencing

A golden Asian Games the expectation, but what reality awaits Hong Kong’s fencers?

The city’s athletes head to Japan next month with a double Olympic gold medallist and a former world champion in their ranks.

Fencing

Young fencer with Hong Kong roots dreams of winning Olympic gold at Brisbane 2032

Amelie Tsang, whose father is from Hong Kong’s New Territories, became Britain’s first women’s cadet world champion in 2023.

Commonwealth Games

Tearful Azizulhasni’s golden display makes Commonwealth Games history for Malaysia

Track cyclist wins keirin title at the age of 38. Officials hope to persuade him to race at 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Malaysia’s Azizulhasni Awang celebrates winning Commonwealth Games gold at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. Photo: Reuters
Fencing

Hong Kong’s hosting nous, crowd support key to locking in fencing Grand Prix spot

FIE decision to have city replace Shanghai on circuit welcomed by athletes, officials after its successful staging of World Championships.

Hong Kong’s Ryan Choi (right) in action against Belgium’s Stef Van Campenhout in the men's team foil round of 16 at AsiaWorld-Expo on Tuesday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Ryan Choi (right) in action against Belgium’s Stef Van Campenhout in the men's team foil round of 16 at AsiaWorld-Expo on Tuesday. Photo: Elson Li
ITTF

China youth player attacks opponent after losing table tennis trial match

Provincial body bans Cao Yanhao from all competition for one year after the 14-year-old punches teammate following a selection trial loss.

Hong Kong sports

On This Day | Windsurfer wins Hong Kong’s first Olympic gold in 1996 – SCMP archive

On this day 30 years ago, Hong Kong won its first Olympic gold. It would take almost exactly 25 years to win another one.

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Fencing

Hong Kong’s men claim historic foil team silver at Fencing World Championships

City squad lose final in heartbreaking fashion to Italy following narrow semi-final victory over USA and earlier success against Hungary.

Hong Kong’s men (from left) Ryan Choi, Leung Chin-yu, Harris Ho and Cheung Ka-long acknowledge their supporters after winning silver. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s men (from left) Ryan Choi, Leung Chin-yu, Harris Ho and Cheung Ka-long acknowledge their supporters after winning silver. Photo: Elson Li
Swimming

Swimmer McEvoy predicts golden era for Australia ahead of 2032 Brisbane Olympics

Country are on course for their most successful Commonwealth Games campaign in the pool, having won 23 of the first 35 events in Glasgow.

Tour de France

Who can topple Pogacar after he claims record-equalling 5th Tour de France title?

The 27-year-old Slovenian has won the Tour three straight times and rivals like Jonas Vingegaard barely mustered a challenge this year.

ITTF

Wang hopes future China stars emerge after LA 2028 as table tennis powers wane

World No 1 Wang Chuqin is shouldering more responsibility than before and worries about a growing talent gap.

Wang Chuqin has been carrying much of the responsibility in the China men’s team since the Paris Olympics. Photo: Reuters
Badminton World Federation (BWF)

Chinese Taipei’s Chou becomes oldest Super 1000 winner at badminton’s China Open

World No 6 beats Toma Junior Popov of France in three games to claim first elite title since winning Indonesia Open in 2019.

Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-chen needed just over an hour to win the men’s singles final of the China Open in Changzhou on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-chen needed just over an hour to win the men’s singles final of the China Open in Changzhou on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Wang Chuqin

Veteran Zhang Yudong denies making remarks in leaked recording about Wang Chuqin

Ex-China player files police report after spread of audio recording in which he allegedly makes disparaging comments about world No 1.

Fencing

Hong Kong typhoon causes spectators to miss out on home fencers at world event

City’s fencers in men’s épée and women’s sabre bow out before the round of 16 behind closed doors of AsiaWorld-Expo.

Fencing

Hong Kong superstar Jackson Wang named fencing ambassador as city fencers exit

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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New global ambassador Jackson Wang (right) is “part of the family”, said Donald Anthony, vice-president of the International Fencing Federation, on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee
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