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Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China

Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China
The latest news and top stories on the Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China (BAHK). A Hong Kong-based sports association, the BAHK is dedicated to promoting basketball development. Its main areas of focus include organising local and international competitions, fostering player development through various training programmes and engaging the community.
China's Li Hongquan (left) drives for a layup in his team's 19-point loss against Uruguay in Foshan, Guangdong, on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua
Fiba

China’s basketball men warm up for World Cup qualifiers with back-to-back losses

Defeats against Uruguay and New Zealand leave Guo Shiqiang’s side with much to think about before they face Qatar and Lebanon next week.

Chinese Basketball Association

Foreign player with CBA champions Shanghai Sharks faces ban after doping violation

NBA

After missing out on Giannis deal, Brown offers to play in CBA for US$400 million

Chinese Basketball Association

Promotion, relegation system to return to China’s basketball leagues, sources say

Move will pave way for repeat National Basketball League champions Hong Kong Bulls to play in CBA; NBL to serve as second-tier competition.

Lin Bingsheng (right) of Zhejiang Lions goes for a lay-up against Shanghai Sharks in the finals of the CBA 2025-2026 season, won by the Sharks. Photo: Xinhua
Trending in China

One-legged China teen dreams of basketball glory, practises with crutch dad made

13-year-old from one of the country’s most impoverished regions had leg amputated aged 4, replaces crutch with artificial limb.

Fiba

War in Middle East leaves South China facing basketball fixtures pile-up

Moving Basketball Champions League Asia to October could see competition clash with domestic league in Hong Kong.

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Chinese Basketball Association

Chinese basketballer Guo Ailun reportedly lost 10 million yuan in investing scam

Guo and his family are allegedly victims of large-scale fraud perpetrated by a close friend, a mainland sports media outlet reports.

Guo Ailun (right) in action for China in 2022, has filed a report with public security authorities in Shenyang in Liaoning province. Photo: AFP
Fiba

South China call on some old hands as they start Champions League Asia campaign

Hong Kong side will take on Mongolian club Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos, and Taiwanese teams New Taipei Kings and Taoyuan Pauian Pilots next week.

Asian Games 2026

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

Governing body’s chairman Chan Chi-hung says they have written to organisers stating a ‘strong desire to participate’.

Chinese Basketball Association

Make Hong Kong basketball China’s G League to save sport in city, local star says

Domestic clubs should join forces with Chinese Basketball Association counterparts, according to Canadian international Tyler Kepkay.

Tyler Kepkay has recently retired for a second time after returning to help Winling in their run to the semi-finals. Photo: Winling
Hong Kong Jockey Club

Naturalised players, expanded league among ideas to ‘save’ Hong Kong basketball

City teams’ failure to make the cut for Asian Games will mean a rethink on how to improve the sport – but it may not be all doom and gloom.

Hong Kong’s Tsang Cham-yuen tries to shoot against New Zealand’s Taylor Britt during their Fiba Asia Cup qualifier in February last year. Photo: Elson Li
Asian Games 2026

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.

Hong Kong basketball chairman Norman Chan steps down after 35 years at the helm

Departure comes months before deadline for National Sports Associations to meet new Code of Governance requirements that included term limits.

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

BWF announces Hong Kong Badminton Open to be upgraded to second-tier event

The city’s tournament has been awarded the BWF750 status, an upgrade from the previous BWF500, along with Shenzhen, Paris, New Delhi and Tokyo.

The tournament upgrade marked the first time that the city will be hosting a BWF750 event. Photo: Edmond So
Trending in China

China basketball hall of fame honours pioneer wife of infectious disease expert

Household name blazed a sporting trail then branched out into health, sports science; fans say she should be hailed for her own achievements.

In December 2025, China’s Basketball Hall of Fame inducted nine new members, including Li Shaofen, one of the first female basketball players in the country. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/nfnews
NBA China games

Editorial | NBA’s Macau games are a bright spot amid US-China tensions

With ties between Washington and Beijing tense and uncertain, the nations’ shared passion for basketball can provide a valuable link.

NBA

Nets ditch China’s Zeng days after disappointing Macau outing against Suns

Brooklyn Nets waive Zeng Fanbo, who appeared in only one of team’s three pre-season matches.

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2025 National Games

Hong Kong hosting National Games could be the start of ‘bigger’ things for basketball

City officials say just playing host to better sides will not only improve the team but also lead to more tournaments in the future.

Hong Kong’s Chung Chi-wing (left) defending against Tycoon’s Tsai Choi-kwan at the National Games test event at Hong Kong Coliseum in April. Photo: Jonathan Wong
SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Basketball in Hong Kong set for ‘serious’ funding after city legalises betting

Jockey Club poised to announce significant investment to develop the sport’s grass roots, sources say.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong makes U-turn over rule blocking its teams from entering National Games

A day after organising committee says it will ‘study optimisation of criteria’, the rules are relaxed to allow more teams to take part.

An aerial view of Kai Tak Sports Park, where some Games events will be staged. Photo: Reuters
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