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Baldwin Chan Ho-wah

The latest news and updates on Baldwin Chan Ho-wah, a promising Hong Kong table tennis player and a member of the national team. He recently secured his first men’s doubles title at the WTT Contender in Zagreb with Wong Chun-ting. His notable accomplishments include a gold medal in the U19 boys singles at WTT Youth Contender Helsingborg 2023 and a bronze at the 27th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships. He also notably defeated world No. 9 Tomokazu Harimoto. Recognised as the "Most Promising Junior Athlete of the Year" in 2023, Chan is known for his speed and left-handed advantage, aiming for higher world rankings and senior tournament success.

Hong Kong women's doubles pair Doo Hoi-kem (right) and Ng Wing-lam lost a tight final to Japan's Miwa Harimoto and Hina Hayata at the WTT Europe Smash in Sweden. Photo: Xinhua

World Table Tennis (WTT)

Hong Kong send Asian Games warning after Europe Smash silver linings

City squad claim three medals from world-class Swedish tournament, poised for Japanese glory quest next month.

16 Aug 2026 - 10:08PM

ITTF

Hong Kong coach takes world championships positives despite medal drought

8 May 2026 - 6:07PM

ITTF

Hong Kong’s men, women make solid start to World Team Table Tennis Championships

5 May 2026 - 6:00AM

ITTF

City head coach calls on young players to support team at table tennis championships

Li Ching also singled out Doo Hoi-kem and Baldwin Chan for praise as men’s and women’s teams top groups to reach knockout stages.

1 May 2026 - 9:00PM

Hong Kong strategically picked the matches Wong Chun-ting, here in action on Thursday, played in to give the younger players the chance to compete. Photo: ITTF

ITTF

Hong Kong debutants facing tough test at World Team Table Tennis Championship

Relatively inexperienced women’s team grouped with Macau, Mexico and the Netherlands at tournament in London.

13 Apr 2026 - 6:08PM

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Table tennis star Wong hopes to build on strong momentum with partner Chan

The duo, who only became regular partners in 2024, enjoyed a successful 2025, winning a maiden Smash crown and moving top of the rankings.

5 Apr 2026 - 5:30PM

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards: Ryan Choi, Siobhan Haughey win ‘best of the best’

First-time nominee Choi takes home three awards while Haughey’s top award is her fourth among seven awards overall.

1 Apr 2026 - 11:21AM

Swimmer Siobhan Haughey (left) and fencer Ryan Choi with their “best of the best” trophies at the Cathay 2025 Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards ceremony at the Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday. Photo: Dickson Lee

World Table Tennis (WTT)

Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi-kem, Wong Chun-ting make WTT Contender Muscat singles last 8

Pair have only individual glory to chase after following up mixed doubles title win in Qatar with first-round loss in Oman.

22 Jan 2026 - 9:50PM

ITTF

Hong Kong world No 1s Chan and Wong chasing table tennis glory in Singapore

Baldwin Chan will be making his men’s doubles debut alongside partner Wong Chun-ting at the Singapore Smash event next month.

17 Jan 2026 - 10:39AM

2025 National Games

Hong Kong pair’s table tennis medal hopes ended twice, Chen Meng storms to win

Mixed-doubles duo Doo Hoi-kem and Wong Chun-ting lose in National Games quarter-finals, nervous 20-year-old Baldwin Chan exits men’s singles.

11 Nov 2025 - 7:00PM

Hong Kong’s Wong Chun-ting (right) and Doo Hoi-kem in action during their mixed doubles quarter-final in Macau. Photo: Xinhua

2025 National Games

Fan and Wang on collision course for blockbuster semi-final in Macau

Galaxy of table tennis stars head to city for National Games, with Fan Zhendong and Wang in same half of draw for men’s singles.

6 Nov 2025 - 5:30PM

Fan Zhendong will represent Shanghai at this year’s National Games. Photo: Xinhua

2025 National Games

Table tennis coach tempers National Games expectations, eyes mixed doubles medal

Head coach Li Ching injects dose of reality after men’s historic success at Asian Table Tennis Team Championships.

19 Oct 2025 - 8:00AM

Hong Kong sports

Editorial | Coleman Wong joins other Hongkongers making their mark in elite sports

Recent performances at high-level tennis, table tennis and multisport events show a sporting culture is beginning to emerge in the city.

3 Sep 2025 - 7:15AM

ITTF

Wang Chuqin gives China fans 2028 LA Olympics boost, men struggle in Vegas

Table tennis world champion commits to playing for next three years, says time will then come to decide ‘next direction’.

7 Jul 2025 - 7:46PM

Wang Chuqin has committed his immediate future to making the China squad for the 2028 LA Olympics. Photo: Xinhua

ITTF

Hongkongers aim to challenge mainland China table tennis dominance after WTT win

Wong Chun-ting and Baldwin Chan eye bigger prizes after Contender final triumph in Croatia.

1 Jul 2025 - 5:10PM

Baldwin Chan (left) and Wong Chun-ting won the men’s doubles title at WTT Contender Zagreb on Sunday. Photo: Handout

Baldwin Chan Ho-wah

Hong Kong send Asian Games warning after Europe Smash silver linings

City squad claim three medals from world-class Swedish tournament, poised for Japanese glory quest next month.

Hong Kong coach takes world championships positives despite medal drought

Hong Kong’s men, women make solid start to World Team Table Tennis Championships

City head coach calls on young players to support team at table tennis championships

Li Ching also singled out Doo Hoi-kem and Baldwin Chan for praise as men’s and women’s teams top groups to reach knockout stages.

Hong Kong debutants facing tough test at World Team Table Tennis Championship

Relatively inexperienced women’s team grouped with Macau, Mexico and the Netherlands at tournament in London.

Table tennis star Wong hopes to build on strong momentum with partner Chan

The duo, who only became regular partners in 2024, enjoyed a successful 2025, winning a maiden Smash crown and moving top of the rankings.

Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards: Ryan Choi, Siobhan Haughey win ‘best of the best’

First-time nominee Choi takes home three awards while Haughey’s top award is her fourth among seven awards overall.

Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi-kem, Wong Chun-ting make WTT Contender Muscat singles last 8

Pair have only individual glory to chase after following up mixed doubles title win in Qatar with first-round loss in Oman.

Hong Kong world No 1s Chan and Wong chasing table tennis glory in Singapore

Baldwin Chan will be making his men’s doubles debut alongside partner Wong Chun-ting at the Singapore Smash event next month.

Hong Kong pair’s table tennis medal hopes ended twice, Chen Meng storms to win

Mixed-doubles duo Doo Hoi-kem and Wong Chun-ting lose in National Games quarter-finals, nervous 20-year-old Baldwin Chan exits men’s singles.

Fan and Wang on collision course for blockbuster semi-final in Macau

Galaxy of table tennis stars head to city for National Games, with Fan Zhendong and Wang in same half of draw for men’s singles.

Table tennis coach tempers National Games expectations, eyes mixed doubles medal

Head coach Li Ching injects dose of reality after men’s historic success at Asian Table Tennis Team Championships.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Coleman Wong joins other Hongkongers making their mark in elite sports

Recent performances at high-level tennis, table tennis and multisport events show a sporting culture is beginning to emerge in the city.

Wang Chuqin gives China fans 2028 LA Olympics boost, men struggle in Vegas

Table tennis world champion commits to playing for next three years, says time will then come to decide ‘next direction’.

Hongkongers aim to challenge mainland China table tennis dominance after WTT win

Wong Chun-ting and Baldwin Chan eye bigger prizes after Contender final triumph in Croatia.

Editorial | Coleman Wong joins other Hongkongers making their mark in elite sports