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Takumi Hojo celebrates winning the men’s triathlon in his home Asian Games. Photo: AP
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games, day 1: Japan triathlete Hojo wins first gold; Elg, Coggins also-rans

Takumi Hojo holds off China’s Zhang Xiuri to win men’s race in Nagoya. Hong Kong pair Robin Elg and Oscar Coggins finish sixth and seventh.

Asian Games 2026

Asian Games open with sparkling ceremony, message of unity after chaotic build-up

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Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: from teen swimmers to titans of tennis, 5 stars set to shine in Japan

Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong cycling star Leung ready for race of truth in bid for Asian Games gold

City rider expects to shrug off finger injury and go for glory in Japan, while Vincent Lau prepares for potentially his last Games road race.

Chloe Leung has paid two visits to the tight Japanese roads that will stage this weekend’s time trial. Photo: Eugene Lee
Chloe Leung has paid two visits to the tight Japanese roads that will stage this weekend’s time trial. Photo: Eugene Lee
Asian Games 2026

Postcard from Nagoya: Asian Games opening hour nears, teething problems remain

The opening ceremony takes place on Saturday, but some athletes have already competed and bowed out, and then there are transport issues.

Asian Games 2026

Chaos, tepid public interest at Asian Games so far but things will heat up when it counts

Hong Kong team among those hit by issues such as housing, but the enlarged multi-sport event will see its share of world-class competition.

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Asian Games 2026

China table tennis stars describe Asian Games cruise ship stay as ‘unique’

Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu have adapted to living aboard the Costa Serena, but arrangements have descended into chaos for others.

The Italian cruise ship Costa Serena will serve as a floating temporary athletes’ village for 4,000 to 5,000 participants during the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. Photo: Reuters
The Italian cruise ship Costa Serena will serve as a floating temporary athletes’ village for 4,000 to 5,000 participants during the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. Photo: Reuters
Hyrox

Hyrox Beijing athlete apologises to China, competitors after soiling herself

Joanna Wietrzyk says she should have stepped off the track at Hyrox Beijing, announces her retroactive withdrawal from race, loss of points.

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Hyrox

Hyrox Beijing athletes get full refund, new rule on hygiene risks comes into force

Athletes finished after women’s elite winner Joanna Wietrzyk on Saturday to get cash back. Australian would have been removed under new rules.

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Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: when it starts, how to watch, what’s new, where city could win gold

Event officially starts on Saturday, with karate star Grace Lau a potential early medallist before Siobhan Haughey gets into action Monday.

An Asian Games-themed light show projected across Kai Tak Stadium in support of the Hong Kong Team for the event starting on Saturday. Photo: Elson Li
Eileen Gu

X Games League to hold first winter draft; Eileen Gu expected to be top pick

Draft follows debut of X Games Summer League, with both events aiming to cement ties with Olympic Games, build on strong audience growth.

Multiple Olympic gold medallist Eileen Gu of China is one of several winter sports stars highlighting the winter series of the X Games League. Photo: Reuters
Multiple Olympic gold medallist Eileen Gu of China is one of several winter sports stars highlighting the winter series of the X Games League. Photo: Reuters
Climbing and mountaineering

For Phurba Tenjing Sherpa, climbing Everest a way to help others ‘fulfil dreams’

Part of a record-breaking mountaineering family, Phurba says reaching a peak ‘makes me happy’ and now enjoys sharing that joy with others.

Climbing and mountaineering

Celebrated Everest guide Phurba Tenjing Sherpa fears way of life under threat

The veteran guide has scaled Earth’s highest peak 18 times, but worries global warming and societal change could put an end to climbing.

Asian Games 2026

From barefoot hockey to Asian Games, India’s Lalremsiami chases golden dream

First Olympian and Asian Games medallist from Mizoram hopes to win gold medal in Japan for her country, build hockey facilities for her state.

Lalremsiami Hmarzote, who played on dirt pitches in the Himalayan town of Kolasib, is India’s offensive linchpin as they bid for a first Asian Games gold ‌in hockey since 1982. Photo: Reuters
Eileen Gu

China star Eileen Gu makes safety plea after fans flood slopes seeking pictures

One year after training injury mishap in New Zealand, Olympic freestyle champion posts safety reminder on social media on return to venue.

Freestyle skier Eileen Gu sustained an injury following a “very terrible accident” while training in New Zealand about one year ago. Photo: Handout
Freestyle skier Eileen Gu sustained an injury following a “very terrible accident” while training in New Zealand about one year ago. Photo: Handout
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: tiny beds, rooms that leak, is Japan accommodation ‘the worst ever’?

Some countries have been forced to move officials into Airbnb accommodation as others warn of ‘serious shortage’ in Nagoya.

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.

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Volleyball

Ex-China volleyballer Wang says missing Paris Games made her feel a ‘failure’

Outside hitter breaks her silence on being dropped by head coach Cai Bin just before the 2024 Games, a decision that sparked public backlash.

Wang Yunlu struggled to hold back tears in an interview hosted by Shen Qunqi, a presenter for Shanghai Radio and Television’s sports channel. Photo: Screenshot
Wang Yunlu struggled to hold back tears in an interview hosted by Shen Qunqi, a presenter for Shanghai Radio and Television’s sports channel. Photo: Screenshot
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: Japan men’s gymnasts facing race to be fit for home tournament

Shinnosuke Oka, who won gold in the all-around, team and horizontal bar events at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has a lower back injury.

Women and gender

Indian powerlifter won silver at world meet but says focus was on her looks

Keyaa Kunal Banerji calls out ‘sexism at its finest’, saying her feat of lifting more than three times her body weight was downplayed.

Asian Games 2026

Record rain forces hundreds of Asian Games athletes to evacuate accommodation

There is no dedicated athletes’ village, with organisers instead relying on a cruise ship, temporary wooden containers and hotels.

The heavy rain in Nagoya forced municipal officials to issue an evacuation order for parts of the city. Photo: Reuters
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games organisers in final push to boost ticket sales for certain sports

Repeated schedule changes have sparked widespread frustration among athletes and spectators, with some complaining on social media.

So far, 17 sports, including table tennis, badminton and volleyball, have sold more than 80 per cent of tickets. Photo: Reuters
So far, 17 sports, including table tennis, badminton and volleyball, have sold more than 80 per cent of tickets. Photo: Reuters
Hyrox

US private-equity firm close to buying controlling stake in fitness brand Hyrox

Sources say L Catterton values the brand at about US$700 million, and may bring in global partners including from Asia to co-invest.

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

Badminton star An claims hat-trick of China Masters titles ahead of Asian Games

South Korean did not drop a game in the tournament, while India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win men’s doubles.

IOC

Pentathletes test American Ninja Warrior skills in Beijing as warm-up for Olympics

Obstacle race will replace show jumping in modern pentathlon at 2028 Games, organisers say move will make sport ‘very exciting and very cool’.

Obstacle racing's world championships ended on Sunday at Universal Studios Beijing. Photo: Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne
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