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Chelsea fans pose for photos outside Kai Tak Stadium before the second of the Hong Kong Football Festival match, of Chelsea vs Juventus, on August 5. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | A stacked sporting calendar gives Hong Kong the winning edge

From high-profile football to world fencing action, major events are serving up real social and economic rewards.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Taking Shanghai group public a landmark move, test case for China sport business

Olympics

Opinion | How Hong Kong’s five-year plan could get ball rolling on Olympic bid

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Olympics

On This Day | Windsurfer wins Hong Kong’s first Olympic gold in 1996 – SCMP archive

On this day 30 years ago, Hong Kong won its first Olympic gold. It would take almost exactly 25 years to win another one.

Lee Lai-shan raises her fist in triumph after winning a gold medal in the Olympic women’s windsurfing competition on July 29, 1996. Photo: David Wong
Hong Kong Football Festival

Stronger ‘ticket economy’ among Hong Kong lawmaker’s proposals for sports industry

Other ideas from DAB’s Vincent Cheng include involving restaurants, retailers, attractions and hotels, and cultivating ‘home fans’ culture.

Hong Kong economy

Fifa World Cup: Hong Kong pubs, restaurants enjoy net gains from big matches

Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman says business ‘up 60 to 70 per cent’ in nightlife district and set to get ‘crazier’ for the final.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong private sports clubs must pay land premiums or open doors as leases end

New arrangement, first announced in 2019, ends long-standing concessionary land premiums granted to private sports clubs that are closed to public.

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The Hong Kong Golf Club operates three golf courses spanning 172 hectares in Fanling. Photo: Dickson Lee
The Future of Marketing in Asia

Sports marketing ditches billboards for culture

From NBA x K-pop collaborations to interactive experiences, brands are moving past simple sponsorships to embed themselves in sports culture.

Hong Kong science and tech

Don’t restrict AI in sports, ensure fair access, Hong Kong lawmaker urges

Kenneth Fok, who represents sports sector, calls for fair access to AI, as ‘some nations may not have newest and best models’.

Lacrosse

New women’s lacrosse team coach to be ‘present’ as Hong Kong aims for Olympics

Unlike previous coaches, ex-Great Britain midfielder Emily Gray will be based in the city to coach the team during its critical periods.

The new lacrosse women’s head coach, Emily Gray (right), overseeing team training at GoPark. Photo: Elson Li
Macau

Hundreds gather in Hong Kong to watch Knicks clinch first NBA title in 5 decades

Watch party at Kowloon Bay cinema attended by seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry, who gave away tickets to pre-season games in Macau.

Seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry (third from right) poses for photos with Hong Kong fans. Photo: Wynna Wong
Good Schools Guide

How student athletes can balance sports and schoolwork – and avoid burnout

Competitive sport demands a lot from students, making it essential to find the right balance between training, academics and recovery.

Hong Kong courts

2 footballers, bookie jailed up to 17 months in Hong Kong match-fixing scandal

Ex-Hong Kong Under-23 player Brian Fok, Luciano Silva da Silva and betting agent Waheed Mohammad undermined integrity of the sport, judge says.

Boxing

Hong Kong boxer’s world title quest, wants Chris Eubank Jnr, Conor Benn fights

Rishi Gurung is the first boxer from the city to obtain a professional licence from the British Boxing Board of Control.

Rishi Gurung pins Fonz Alexander to the ropes during his second professional fight. Photo: Handout
Hyrox

Hyrox Hong Kong saw dim sum sleds and a dragon boat row-off

Beyond wall balls and the leaderboard, the city’s functional fitness race transformed into a high-energy carnival for racers and spectators.

From left: Takashi Kurihara, Yuya Shozui, Atsushi Arai and Yoshio Itoi cross the finish line of the Team Relay Men’s event at Hyrox Hong Kong 2026. The Japanese team are known for their appearance on Netflix’s Final Draft. Photo: Handout
Wellness

Want to do Hyrox? Hong Kong coaches explain how to train and prepare

Hong Kong Hyrox coaches explain training methods, what to avoid and why carbs are good, plus why it’s important to choose your race wisely.

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Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Editorial | Improving sports governance in Hong Kong will take more than rules on paper

An annual review of governance standards is a good start but there is still work to be done to bring all sports associations into compliance with guidelines.

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Stephanie Au Hoi-shun

City’s first Olympic ambassador for winter sports to use role to promote ice hockey

Randy Mak said he felt pressure succeeding swimmer Stephanie Au and fencer Nicholas Edward Choi, but he wants to inspire young athletes.

Randy Mak will represent Hong Kong at the 66th International Session for Young Olympic Ambassadors in Athens, Greece. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens a treat for fans but local restaurants hungry for more trade

Over three action-packed days of rugby, a record 113,000 fans pass through the turnstiles.

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Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong in Sevens heaven as dazzling display marks start of 50th year

Not even a leaky roof at Kai Tak Stadium can put a dampener on proceedings as 34,368 fans pass through gates on day one.

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Hong Kong Sevens

Editorial | 50 years of Sevens: Hong Kong’s festival of fun awaits the world’s rugby fans

This year’s Hong Kong Sevens will round out a week of iconic sporting events, with attendance expected to smash records.

The men’s and women’s captains of Hong Kong Seven rugby teams pose for pictures in Kai Tak Stadium on April 15. Photo: Sam Tsang
New York University

Mak eyes golden week as Hong Kong’s men begin bid to climb ice hockey rankings

Randy Mak and his teammates are playing in the IIHF World Championship Men’s Division IIIB this week.

Randy Mak and his teammates will take on some of the region’s best in Discovery Bay. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong-born gymnast leading quest to turn Singapore into elite hub

Riley Lee launches academy aimed at closing gap on global powerhouses and preventing disenchantment that saw her quit.

Hong Kong win Women’s World Championship ice hockey event with match to spare

Team’s win secures them second promotion in three years, and comes on the heels of men’s under-18 side finishing with silver last month.

Hong Kong

This Hongkonger just became the first solo finisher of a taxing sea race

Mok has been sailing since he was 7, and repped Hong Kong at the 1994 Asian Games before his history-making finish at the Rolex China Sea Race.

Tiger Mok, a solo finisher of the Rolex China Sea Race 2026. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Hongkonger set to accelerate golf journey after life-altering taekwondo injury

Coco Tsoi, who lives with ataxia, is poised to make her overseas debut in the Glico Paragolf Championship in Japan next week.

Coco Tsoi practising at Tuen Mun Golf Centre ahead of competing in Japan next week. Photo: Dickson Lee

Spanish stars dominate Hong Kong padel finals, eyeing Olympic Games inclusion

Victorious pairs anticipating Asian challenge to supremacy, hail sport’s inclusion in 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

Health & Fitness

Obstacle course racing is heading to the Olympics – are Hong Kong’s ninjas ready?

Ninja sports and obstacle course racing hone confidence, courage and problem-solving – and a local giant is making our tiny city proud.

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