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Asian Games 2026

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Asian Games 2026
The 20th edition of the Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. It will be the third time Japan has hosted the multi-sport event, after previously doing so in 1958 and 1994.
Ricardo Rambo leads his Hong Kong women’s side through a training session. Photo: Sun Yeung
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong boss hopes Asian Games nod helps usher in professional women’s game

Ricardo Rambo plotting to deliver performances in Japan that accelerate process of introducing full-time women’s football to the city.

Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong basketball ‘not giving up’ on Asian Games spot, top official says

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballers given go-ahead for Asian Games in Japan

FIBA

Hong Kong players ‘sad but not surprised’ after learning about Games axe

Members men’s and women’s basketball teams react to news city will not be involved in the Asian Games in Japan later this year.

Glen Yang was called up for Hong Kong training even though officials may have known the city would not be playing at the Asian Games this year. Photo: EASL
FIBA

Asian Games basketball axe leaves Hong Kong teams on the outside looking in

Number of men’s and women’s sides for 2026 Games in Japan cut to 12 with Fiba rankings to be used to select who will play.

Marathons

Japanese spur Feng Peiyou to break He Jie’s Chinese record at Tokyo Marathon

China runner puts Asian Games rivals on notice at year’s first major race with a time that crushed previous mark set at Wuxi Marathon in 2024.

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Siobhan Haughey

Hong Kong star Siobhan Haughey makes record-breaking start to Asian Games year

Olympic medallist wins two gold medals at Dubai meet, setting a record in doing so, six months out from facing key rivals in Nagoya Games.

Hong Kong star Siobhan Haughey won the 50m freestyle at the Dubai Swimming Championships in meet-record time. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong Jockey Club

Hong Kong equestrian learns age is no barrier to success at inspiring 5-star show

Clarissa Lyra treasures opportunity to watch likes of Roger-Yves Bost and Olympic silver medallist John Whittaker in action at horse show.

Hong Kong Marathon

Hong Kong pair hope half-marathon finishes can give Asian Games dreams a boost

Gi Ka-man and Crystal Vut both finish on the podium, and in the twilight of their careers are chasing one last hurrah in Japan this September.

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Hong Kong Marathon

Wong Tsz-to, Tsang Hiu-tung not getting carried away with 10km wins

In race that also featured movie star Chow Yun-fat, Hong Kong triathlete Wong repeats 2023 victory, while Tsang wins for third straight year.

Hong Kong triathlete Wong Tsz-to reaches the 10km finish line first at Victoria Harbour Park. Photo: Dickson Lee
2025 National Games

Haughey ‘happy, satisfied’ with National Games results, turns focus to Asian Games

City’s top swimmer added to earlier two gold medals with two bronze medals several minutes apart, heaps praise on teammates’ performances.

Siobhan Haughey won a bronze medal in the 50m breaststroke. Photo Elson Li
Sun Hung Kai Properties

Padel to the metal: sport sets record in Hong Kong, on track for Asian Games

Tournament held in city attracts highest number of players in Asian event for the fast-growing racquet sport.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong’s role in National Games as part of GBA one of ‘immense significance’

City playing host reflects government’s trust and reliance and could see region taking on events such as World University Games, Asian Games.

India

India aiming for record medal haul at Asian Games, but LA 2028 the real target

The world’s most populous nation hope to do better than the 107 medals won at Hangzhou in 2023.

India’s Manu Bhaker, seen here competing at the Paris Olympics, is set to defend her Asian Games team gold in the 25m pistol in Japan next year. Photo: AFP
2025 National Games

Hong Kong Olympian Chiu eyes National Games glory as next step on road to LA 2028

Two World Cup silver medals last month have given Chiu Hin-chun’s confidence a big boost.

Chiu Hin-chun celebrates winning silver at the World Rowing Cup event in Lucerne, Switzerland, last month. Photo: HKCRA

Asian Games athletes to be housed on ‘floating village’ cruise ship in Japan

Organisers defend cost-cutting move, with 2,400 to stay in converted shipping containers.

MMA

MMA to make Asian Games debut next year in Japan, cricket added to schedule

Olympic Council of Asia says there will be six mixed martial arts events, but there is uncertainty over where cricket will be played.

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