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Taiwan’s junior men’s tug-of-war team competes against the Basque Country in Taipei World Indoor Tug of War Championships, in Taipei on March 12, 2026. (Photo by I-Hwa Cheng / AFP)
Taiwan

Video | Taiwan hosts world’s first indoor tug of war championships

Athletes from 14 countries pack Taipei Arena as Taiwan women’s team eyes top title.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s CC League empowers women athletes on and off the field

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Meet hockey player Jack Hughes, who scored the winning goal for Team USA

2026 Olympic Winter Games

13 dazzling looks at the Winter Olympics 2026, from Mariah Carey to Usher

Vittoria Ceretti donned an Armani Privé gown in tribute to the late Giorgio Armani, while Deanna Stellato-Dudek wore Oscar de la Renta on the ice.

Charlize Theron, Mariah Carey and Usher at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Photos: DPA, EPA, Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Meet US figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The California-born Olympian was raised by her lawyer dad alongside 4 siblings, and just struck gold at Milano Cortina 2026.

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Style Edit: Richard Mille backs Alexia Barrier’s all-female feat of sailing

The Famous Project saw the French sailor aim for the historic Jules Verne Trophy, during which her multinational 8-member crew were presented with severe technical challenges.

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2026 Olympic Winter Games

Video | Hong Kong alpine skier competes in 2026 Winter Olympics

The 21-year-old alpine skier is among six athletes competing in Italy as part of Hong Kong’s largest Winter Olympics delegation in history.

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2026 Olympic Winter Games

Meet Alex Hall, Team USA freestyle skier at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The Switzerland-raised gold medallist, who’s in a long-term relationship with a fellow skier, says he’s prioritising fun over defending his title.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Meet Breezy Johnson, who won the US’ first gold medal at the Winter Olympics

The ski racer, who came out as bisexual in 2022, has made a stellar comeback following injury and a drug-testing-related suspension.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Amber Glenn, first openly LGBT Olympic female figure skater on Team USA

The Texan star athlete just helped the US win gold at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, but has faced ‘scary’ threats online after criticising the Trump administration.

Figure skater Amber Glenn is the first woman to win three consecutive US championships since 2005. Photo: Xinhua
Fame and celebrity

Who is Spain’s Minions figure skater, Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté?

Sabeté is bringing his Minions routine to the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics – he’s also known for skating to ‘Stayin’ Alive’ by the Bee Gees.

Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté of Spain competes in the men’s short program of the ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2026 in Sheffield, Britain, on January 15. Photo: EPA
Wellness

How people like 70-year-old Chow Yun-fat keep pushing their endurance limits

Chow ran a half-marathon last year, while silver stars like Natalie Grabow, Jeannie Rice and Hiromu Inada are breaking records. Here’s how.

Fame and celebrity

How Maxim Naumov overcame tragedy to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics

From tragedy to triumph: Maxim honoured his parents Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, both champion figure skaters from Russia, after earning his Team USA jacket.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Ilia Malinin, figure skating superstar and Winter Olympic gold favourite

Both parents of the record-breaking, two-time World Champion American figure skater represented Uzbekistan in the Winter Olympics.

At 21, figure skater Ilia Malinin of the US is already a superstar of the rink. Photo: Reuters
Fashion

6 sleek Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games fashion collaborations in 2026

From Adidas x Team GB and Lululemon x Team Canada, to Ralph Lauren x Team USA, these are the chicest kits we’ll be seeing in Milano Cortina.

Le Coq Sportif is working with the French team, while Ralph Lauren is designing for Team USA. Photos: @lecoqsportif, @ralphlauren/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Q&A | Former Olympian Shaun White on life after pro snowboarding

We caught up with the Moncler Grenoble ambassador at the brand’s Aspen show to chat about his viral Central Park stunt and projects The Snow League and Whitespace.

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Icons and Influencers

Meet Gabriella DeGasperis, the teen ‘golfluencer’ playing with famous names

After picking up clubs at the age of 2, DeGasperis turned to social media, using Instagram and YouTube to make golf more accessible and fun for viewers.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Byredo founder Ben Gorham, who’s been hanging out with Kendall Jenner

Gorham’s a former basketball player who built the cult fragrance brand Byredo that branched out into make-up and jewellery – he’s also supposedly married.

Ben Gorham and Kendall Jenner have been seen in Paris and California together. Photos: @bengorham, @kendalljenner/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Marty Reisman, who inspired Timothée Chalamet’s Marty Supreme

The film, slated for a Christmas release in the US, is loosely based on the table tennis legend who was known for hustling and his eccentric style.

Trending in China

China Olympic champion plans to shed 25kg upon retirement before pursuing marriage

‘Masculine’ shot putter who has faced taunts about her looks during star-studded career says she is a ‘little girl’ in her heart.

Andre Agassi

Andre Agassi on Hong Kong, his comeback and learning to live in the present

‘[In 1999, Hong Kong] started me off on a path of winning, and [it] didn’t seem like I stopped for a while,’ the tennis legend says.

Andre Agassi and Anna Kalinskaya celebrate during a doubles match against Aryna Sabalenka and Justin Gimelstob at the Prudential NextGen Aces 2025 event in Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy NextGen Aces 2025
Jewellery

Why male celebrities love Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra jewellery

The collection has attracted stars like A$AP Rocky, Offset, LeBron James and Hong Kong Olympic champion fencer Cheung Ka-long – but why?

The Tampa Bay Rays’ Junior Caminero before a game in July, in New York. He’s wearing a Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace. Photo: Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Fashion

The old-school sportswear brands regaining a stylish, competitive edge

Italian labels Sergio Tacchini and Ellesse, France’s Le Coq Sportif and Britain’s Gola have all found a new fan base interested in their retro appeal.

Trending in China

Chinese contestant loses consciousness during ‘Power Slap’ contest, sparks debate

Martial arts expert left with broken cheekbone, needs five stitches in face wound; praised as ‘hero’ online despite defeat.

Aryna Sabalenka

‘I’m going to kick his a**’: Aryna Sabalenka on her year of fire and fun

The playful world No 1 discusses everything from her US Open triumph to teasing a Battle of the Sexes match with Nick Kyrgios.

Aryna Sabalenka strikes a pose at the Regent Hong Kong hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, on October 14. Photo: Jelly Tse
Fame and celebrity

Hermès levels up the ‘man purse’ trend – male stars love the Birkin and Kelly

Famous men are embracing their love of Hermès’ coveted bags, with A$AP Rocky, Marc Jacobs and others spotted with pieces from the maison.

Timothée Chalamet with his orange Mini Kelly; Travis Scott with his Birkin Cargo HAC 40. Photos: Ulices Ramales; JosiahW/Backgrid
Fame and celebrity

Who is Mondo Duplantis, serial pole vault world record breaker?

At the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September, the Swede, who is still coached by his parents, set his 14th world record in the sport.

WNBA

The young Hong Kong female athletes chasing big basketball dreams

The documentary Tip-Off shines a light on a programme supporting young female basketball players with dreams of competing in America’s WNBA.

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