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Hong Kong
How Hong Kong’s speediest teen went from hating school to the fast lane
Alton Kwok may not fit the traditional Hong Kong model of student-athlete, but he does have parents who helped him achieve his goals.
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Wong, Orman eye dirt delight on Hayes’ duo Solid Shalaa and Ka Ying Resilience
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Yiu unveils debutant Blazing Wukong ahead of Voyage Bubble’s Triple Crown bid
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Football
Footballer in England ‘would love to play for Hong Kong’, open to transfer
Sonny Blu Lo-Everton once scored against Jude Bellingham’s side and drew interest from European giants Ajax.
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Sonny Lo-Everton celebrates scoring for Yeovil against Forest Green Rovers in April. Photo: Pinnacle Photo Agency
Football
Wrexham off to flier at Hong Kong Soccer Sevens, former Arsenal star sent off
Former Gunners and Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann shown the red card for professional foul against HKFC Masters.
16 May 2025 - 9:26PM
China
China’s snooker champion Zhao ‘shocked’ by new fame, wants to win on home soil
The sport’s newest superstar hopes to play in Hong Kong next year and win a tournament on mainland.
16 May 2025 - 5:06PM
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Football
Hong Kong set to be denied young talent who is targeting World Cup with homeland
Forward who grew up in the city is enhancing his reputation in Germany’s second-tier Bundesliga 2.
16 May 2025 - 3:47PM
The forward learned the game at Hong Kong Football Club, before leaving for Germany when he was 12. Photo: SSV Ulm
Racing
Vintage Lockinge headlines top Newbury card, while Doomben 10000 also excites
Group One contest in Britain includes a trio of horses who will mix it at the top table this season.
16 May 2025 - 4:06PM
Tennis
‘No gap between me and world’s best’ – Zheng defiant after epic loss to Gauff
American beats Zheng in match lasting more than 3½ hours at Italian Open, while Jannik Sinner storms into last four.
16 May 2025 - 2:44PM
Hong Kong
Aston Villa’s Hong Kong Soccer Sevens captain taking tips from Tielemans
Todd Alcock hopes to go one better than last year’s loss in the final and help his club reclaim the trophy.
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Other Sport
Haughey in better shape than expected for her comeback at Mare Nostrum: coach
Tom Rushton says four-time Olympic medallist looks ‘surprisingly good’ for someone who took four months off.
16 May 2025 - 10:25AM
Siobhan Haughey wins the 200m freestyle at the short-course world championships in Budapest in December, her last competition before her break. Photo: EPA-EFE
Travel & Leisure
Endurance swim attempt around Martha’s Vineyard to mark Jaws anniversary
Lewis Pugh braves cold, sharks as he begins 12-day attempt at first swim around island, and urges an end to mass slaughter of the creatures.
16 May 2025 - 7:48PM
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Football
Souness urges Premier League kids to make most of Hong Kong visit – like he did
Former Liverpool captain played in the city in 1977 and 1983 and is back again for the weekend’s Soccer Sevens tournament.
15 May 2025 - 8:22PM
Rugby
Rugby sevens given reality check as Ireland disbands its men’s team
Irish union decides to discontinue men’s team as it says sevens does not help develop the 15s game – but women’s team will continue.
15 May 2025 - 7:02PM
Racing
Atzeni hoping Bundle Award can land historic double in Champions & Chater Cup
Italian jockey scores ride aboard John Size’s in-form galloper for final Group One of the Hong Kong season.
15 May 2025 - 2:50PM
Andrea Atzeni enjoys a recent winner. Photo: Kenneth Chan
People
South Korea arrests 2 over plot to extort Son Heung-min with fake pregnancy
The pair allegedly demanded millions of won to stay quiet about the fabricated claims involving the national football icon.
15 May 2025 - 3:45PM
Tennis
‘Finally, I broke through’: Zheng Qinwen hails her first-ever win over Sabalenka
The Olympic gold medallist prevails at the Italian Open after six straight defeats against the world No 1.
15 May 2025 - 12:33PM
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Football
Who keeps the floodlights on in Hong Kong football’s financial black hole?
Burning cash and sharing pitches with the public, city’s teams are ill-equipped to play in mainland China and resistant to forcing change.
20 Jul 2024 - 2:12PM
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Outdoor
F1 star Bottas among those embracing fast-growing sport of gravel riding
Thirty-four cyclists competed in the first edition of Dirty Kanza in 2006 – this year 5,000 riders started the race, now renamed Unbound Gravel, with many more left out.
24 Jun 2024 - 3:08PM
Health & Wellness
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Hong Kong Macau Grand Prix star on using her pain to drive herself forwards
Vivian Siu went through a ‘dark time’ after her mother died of cancer. But the Hong Kong native got her life back on track, became a racing-car driver and in 2023 made history at the 2023 Macau Grand Prix.
31 May 2024 - 11:30AM
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Outdoor
From street culture to Paris Games: how Japan’s skateboarding youth turned tide
Children as young as six can be seen zipping up ramps and grinding down rails at skate parks all over the country, with instructors teaching tricks while parents wait patiently nearby.
4 Jul 2024 - 3:32PM
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OPINION
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Scott Cheng
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David Ketchum
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Hong Kong’s sporting dream needs the support of private enterprise
23 Mar 2025 - 9:30AM
Josh Ball
Opinion
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Hong Kong won’t be Asia’s sports event hub until it upgrades amateurish chiefs
7 Jan 2025 - 6:54AM
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Richard Breslin
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Kai Tak shows how sports infrastructure can lift neighbourhoods
21 Dec 2024 - 10:56AM
Dan Hough
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Football is a mirror on our souls, and reveals many problems faced by society
31 Oct 2024 - 3:28PM
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MULTIMEDIA
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From fear to finish: Post reporter takes on open water
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Hong Kong now has a competition-class skate bowl
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North Korea’s first Pyongyang marathon in 6 years
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Olympic champ Eileen Gu teases 2026 Winter Olympics
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