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Hong Kong’s Ryan Choi Chun-yin celebrates winning against Individual Neutral Athlete Kirill Borodachev in the men’s foil individual gold medal bout during the FIE Fencing World Championships in Tbilisi on July 23. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Editorial | New fencing star Ryan Choi gives Hong Kong a victory to savour

City’s first fencing world champion nearly gave up after setbacks. His win underscores need to persevere as Hong Kong builds on sporting success.

Swimming

Injured Haughey out of World Aquatics Championships, still eyeing National Games

Extreme fitness

Hong Kong trio to tackle 300km row from Ibiza to Barcelona for cancer charity

On Our Radar

Counting down to the Hong Kong Football Festival

Liverpool, AC Milan, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will go head to head when the 4 high-profile clubs come to town next week.

Tottenham Hotspur’s South Korean star Son Heung-min could be featuring in the Hong Kong Football Festival. Photo: DPA
Hong Kong racing

About 20,000 pack into Happy Valley to soak in final day of horse racing season

Many younger attendees choose to not bet on Happy Wednesday, which has a theme of ‘Music Festival’ over the past five weeks.

Zhang Yufei

City’s top pickleball player Wong aims for treble at Hong Kong Open next month

China’s Long Yufei will be among overseas stars at second leg of inaugural Professional Pickleball Association Tour Asia event at Kai Tak.

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Olympics

Opinion | Hong Kong should seek Olympic gold with a bid for 2036 Summer Games

With strong backing from the mainland, the city has a good chance to host the event and boost its global profile in the process.

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Olympic gold medallist Vivian Kong Man-wai meets the press at Hong Kong International Airport on returning from the Paris Summer Olympics, on August 1, 2024. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Hong Kong well-placed to referee commercial sports disputes

A sports arbitration system would enhance the city’s reputation as an international centre for dispute resolution.

Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong

Hong Kong enterprise’s drive to help ethnic minority groups through sport

Inherited Sports helps ethnic minority groups become qualified coaches and expand their career prospects.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong aims to become referee in sports disputes with new scheme

Department of Justice is seeking proposals from interested parties to run a two-year pilot programme for sports dispute resolution.

Lionel Messi (third right) sits on the bench during a friendly match between Inter Miami and a Hong Kong representative team. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘hasn’t given up on Hong Kong’, immigration chief says

Newlywed seven-time world snooker champion has revealed that he plans to move to the Middle East and has reportedly sold his UK home.

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Ronnie Sullivan recently got married to actress Laila Rouass. Photo: Getty Images
Kai Tak Sports Park

Hong Kong eyes hosting Brazil’s national football team at Kai Tak Stadium

City’s finance chief reveals hopes for future as he speaks at event marking local debut of country’s traditional Carnival festival.

2025 National Games

‘Powerful energy’: Hong Kong Jockey Club gives HK$450 million for National Games

Hosting the Games is a crucial task for Hong Kong this year, government minister says.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong authorities to get tough on repeat abusers of public sports venues

Official also says authorities have already handed out penalties in 13,000 such cases discovered since 2023 launch of venue-booking app.

An official has said authorities received 435 complaints related to venue-touting activities since the facility-booking app launched. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong society

2025 National Games: real-name ticket system may be used, Hong Kong office says

Yeung Tak-keung of National Games Coordination Office also says tickets to range in price from a few dozen Hong Kong dollars up to about HK$500.

Hong Kong’s Kan Yik-man scores in the National Games Men Handball Test Event in February. Photo: Elson Li
Formula One (F1)

Hong Kong drivers set for Le Mans race in ‘ultimate test for man and machine’

Jonathan Hui and Antares Au will compete in teams of three drivers aiming to cover the longest distance in the endurance race in France.

Hong Kong economy

Game on for Hong Kong economy as Kai Tak Stadium proves to be a roaring success

First international football match at stadium provides ‘shot of confidence’ for potential growth, but must be capitalised on, analysts urge.

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Stricter rules on funding for sports events planned, as Messi fallout continues

Hong Kong spent HK$624.4 million backing various events over the past three years, with tennis and athletics receiving most support.

Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev take on Sander Arends and Luke Johnson for the doubles trophy on the final day of the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Editorial | Safeguards can ensure legal basketball betting is the best result for all

Proposed gambling on existing football model via Hong Kong Jockey Club must comply with strict conditions to allay fears for young.

2025 National Games

National Games ticketing to start in August for Hong Kong, 3 months before event

Yeung Tak-keung, head of local coordination office, says city’s ticket sales will start at same time as Macau and mainland China.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong football fans buzzing as Kai Tak Stadium era off to winning start

Stoppage-time penalty earns win over India, as more than 40,000 enjoy ‘incredible’ atmosphere.

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The result gives Hong Kong four points from two games in the group, with a win and a draw. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s co-hosting of National Games is about much more than sport

It’s also a chance to display Greater Bay Area cooperation and a powerful lesson in civic pride for Hong Kong youth.

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Spectators cheer at the 15th National Games fencing test event, held at Kai Tak Arena’s Sports Hall on June 1. Photo: Edmond So
IOC

Hong Kong AI creator’s mental health system for athletes inspired by Biles

San Francisco-based entrepreneur Jonathan Wan hopes Ironmind.ai can provide early warning of mental and physical struggles.

How Hong Kong kart racer Tarrant shared a distinction with legend Ayrton Senna

Star Ferry to silver screen and second only to Terry Fullerton for Hong Kong-resident 1970s racer who died this month.

Olympic star McColgan coaching Hong Kong runner to new heights – by WhatsApp

Great Britain runner Eilish McColgan puts local athlete through her paces, helps her set personal bests in marathon, 10km.

Eilish McColgan runs along the Central Harbourfront in Hong Kong. Photo: Instagram/eilishmccolgan
Trail running and hiking

Hong Kong trail runners accuse officials of hosting ‘crazy and dangerous’ race

Association under fire over world championship qualifier, as runners also raise concerns about inadequate GPS tracking and lack of marshals.

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Sunday’s race in Tai Mei Tuk drew criticism. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

My Take | Zhao Xintong may have given snooker the 147 break it needs

The story of China’s new world champion is both lesson and inspiration. His success can broaden the sport’s appeal. And Hong Kong may benefit.

Esports

Kao, 15, hails ‘super-crazy’ chess game with grandmaster Ding on Hong Kong tram

City’s No 1 Jamison Kao says he could have won the game against the former world champion.

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