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‘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 Philippines
The all-Filipino crew set to make history in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race
24 Dec 2024 - 3:46PM
Hong Kong Sports Institute
Hong Kong triathlete Oscar Coggins sets ‘big goal’ for 2025 National Games
24 Dec 2024 - 9:00AM
Hong Kong
World Snooker
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
Terry Griffiths in action during the semi-final of the Hong Kong Camus Masters Snooker Tournament in August, 1983. Photo: Sunny Lee
Hong Kong
UCI Track Cycling World Cup
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
Hong Kong
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
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IOC
Olympics athletics legend Coe vows to shake up IOC if he wins presidency race
Coe, a double Olympic champion and head of World Athletics, sees himself as the reform candidate in the contest to replace Thomas Bach.
19 Dec 2024 - 11:00PM
Sebastian Coe, seen here during the women’s 800m victory ceremony at the Paris Olympics in August, has made clear his desire to truly democratise the IOC. Photo: Reuters
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Hong Kong Sports Institute
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
China
NHL (National Hockey League)
Winnipeg Jets’ Kevin He becomes first Chinese-born player to sign NHL deal
Beijing-born 18-year-old was taken 109th overall in NHL draft, and is playing for Niagara in Ontario Hockey League.
18 Dec 2024 - 8:30AM
Other Sport
Lacrosse
Saudi Arabia sets sights on becoming lacrosse power, with Olympics on horizon
Officials believe teams can be competitive sooner rather than later, despite admitting people in country know very little about the sport.
17 Dec 2024 - 3:00PM
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India
‘You guys are amazing’: Indian chess king Gukesh returns to a hero’s welcome
The 18-year-old became the youngest world champion in Singapore last week when he seized upon an unfortunate blunder by China’s Ding Liren.
16 Dec 2024 - 8:29PM
World chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju, his father Rajinikanth, and his mother Padmavathi at a ceremony in Chennai on his return from Singapore on Monday. Photo: AP
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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
World Snooker
Lei sees world snooker ranking rise more than 40 places after Scottish Open win
The Chinese player led from start against compatriot Wu Yize to become only the ninth player from China to win a ranking tournament.
16 Dec 2024 - 2:16PM
Other Sport
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
Hong Kong
Swimming
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
Canada’s Mary-Sophie Harvey, seen here focusing before competing in the 200m freestyle heats, is likely to be Siobhan Haughey’s greatest threat in the final early on Monday. Photo: AP
Hong Kong
Lacrosse
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
China
World Snooker
Snooker body responds after Chinese star Ding slams quality of Scottish Open table
The 37-year-old had taken to Weibo to vent his frustration about the table after losing a round-of-16 match despite leading 3-1.
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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
Hong Kong
Lacrosse
Lacrosse newbies Philippines confident they have chance of making 2028 Olympics
They may have started playing years after their regional rivals but have improved quickly – and are a step away from the Super Sixes final.
14 Dec 2024 - 7:40PM
Other Sport
Professional Darts Corporation
World Darts Championship: Littler returns to where all his fame and fortune began
An unknown a year ago, the 17-year-old is making millions, taking darts into the mainstream and Britain’s most-searched athlete on Google.
14 Dec 2024 - 6:58PM
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India
‘You’ve checkmated the world’: Gukesh’s historic win fuels chess dreams in India
Fans in the 18-year-old’s hometown and nation hail their new sporting hero while coaches say the win will pull in more talent.
14 Dec 2024 - 4:00PM
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