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Eric Fok Kai-shan

(霍啟山)

Eric Fok Kai-shan
霍啟山
The latest news and top stories on Eric Fok Kai-shan, chairman of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China. He also serves as Vice-President of the East Asian Football Federation and a member of the Asian Football Confederation Executive Committee. Continuing a family legacy in sports administration, he has overseen Eastern District’s league entry and explored legalising football gambling for revenue. A third-generation scion of the family of the late Henry Fok, he is Vice Chairman of the Fok Ying Tung Group.
Roberto Losada is expected to be in charge for Hong Kong’s two friendlies in June. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Interim Hong Kong boss Losada’s future up in air, to take charge in friendlies

City team will play Mongolia and Cambodia next month, but football bosses have still to name permanent successor to Ashley Westwood.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Hong Kong coach Losada ends Asian Cup qualifiers with defeat and ‘mixed feelings’

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football chiefs set to confirm heavyweight European visitors ‘very soon’

ITTF

Ma Long feted by Hong Kong crowd as China great attracts thrilled audience

Six-time Olympic champion table tennis player appears at Polytechnic University panel event and then trades shots with university players.

Fans capture the moment as Ma Long plays table tennis at Polytechnic University. Photo: Elson Li
Asian Games 2026

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

Fears over city teams’ participation quashed as local association reveals green light after successfully petitioning Olympic Council of Asia.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong women’s football team happy to be home after anxious wait in Dubai

Team withdrew from tournament following joint US-Israel attacks on Iran but players and staff were stuck in Dubai for days.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football chief set for head coach hunt, Man City tipped to visit

Eric Fok poised to scour globe for Ashley Westwood replacement. Manchester City in running to play summer game at Kai Tak Stadium.

Roberto Losada will have another chance to stake his claim for the Hong Kong job when the city team host FC Seoul on February 21. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

GBA officials revive prospect of World Cup bid after Fok’s Asian Cup proposal

The area also plans to utilise event-hosting experience and international resources to attract global competitions in basketball and tennis.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong boss Westwood won’t apologise or quit after humiliating Singapore loss

Coach says team have improved with him in charge, and 41-year-old Wang Zhenpeng was chosen in goal because Tse Ka-wing felt under pressure.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballers to share HK$1 million prize if they beat Singapore

Squad members must play on Tuesday to get a share of the US$129,000, which FA’s CEO Charles Cheung calls ‘a reward and encouragement’.

Hong Kong players celebrate their Asian Cup qualifying win over India in June. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong target Kai Tak Stadium sell-out for Bangladesh clash with cheap tickets

City team hoping to attract a packed house for Asian Cup qualifier, tickets priced HK$80 to HK$200 and come with chance to win car.

Matchwinner Stefan Pereira celebrates with the 42,000 fans inside Kai Tak Stadium for Hong Kong’s June Asian Cup qualifying win over India. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong aims to capitalise on boom after summer of ‘football fever’

FA chief Eric Fok eyeing bigger role for city in world football after hosting Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

English Premier League clubs in Hong Kong again? Talks aim to revive Asia Trophy

Promoter hopes to deliver more English football to the city, as Saudi Super Cup hailed as success despite behind-the-scenes issues.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Can Hong Kong retain Cristiano Ronaldo factor as its Premier League kicks off?

Local league returns this weekend for 2025-26 season and officials hope to attract more fans to stadiums.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence drew large crowds to Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Xinhua
LIV Golf

HSBC, LIV Golf sign multi-year deal, with bank to back 14-event season, 2 teams

HSBC to throw weight behind Bryson DeChambeau’s Crushers GC, and Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Henrik Stenson’s Majesticks GC.

Crushers GC captain Bryson DeChambeau tees off at the third hole during the first round of LIV Golf Hong Kong in 2024. Photo: LIV Golf
Cristiano Ronaldo

Hong Kong hosting Saudi Super Cup shows deepening ties, football chief Fok says

Fans told to be confident of seeing the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo play, given the matches are competitive rather than friendlies.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Brazil will not be visiting Hong Kong any time soon, says football boss

Eastern District’s application to join top flight waved through, but Canton United fail to meet local association criteria.

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