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The Kai Tak Sports Park has suffered a series of blunders since it officially opened on March 1. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s John Lee urges Kai Tak Sports Park to boost crisis management

Chief Executive John Lee says some arrangements at the newly opened venue have caused ‘issues’.

18 Mar 2025 - 8:31PM

Issues to fix for National Games cross-border races, says Hong Kong official

16 Mar 2025 - 5:45PM

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Why not change Hong Kong’s marathon route to show off our revamped waterfront?

14 Mar 2025 - 11:43AMvideocam

No one happy over slashing of cycling’s Nations Cup, Hong Kong head coach says

City has eight riders at lone Nations Cup leg in Turkey, as wait for National Games schedule clouds star rider Ceci Lee’s 2025 plans.

12 Mar 2025 - 12:30PM

Ceci Lee will compete in the one-off Nations Cup leg in Turkey. Photo: SF&OC

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Editorial | Replay for gambling fears as legal betting sought on basketball in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Jockey Club proposal, similar to the one on football bets 22 years ago, calls for rigorous public scrutiny, discussion and education.

12 Mar 2025 - 6:15AM

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Arena fan expulsion fiasco ‘should have been foreseen’

Snooker event organisers and venue operator should have planned for overrun matches, insists Major Sports Events Committee vice-chairman.

6 Mar 2025 - 8:33PM

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Kai Tak Sports Park

Hong Kong tourism chief vows to bring overseas football to Kai Tak Sports Park

Rosanna Law also says park’s management has approached over 200 production entities to hold events at 50,000-seat main stadium.

4 Mar 2025 - 8:16PM

Crowds arrive at Kai Tak Sports Park to attend the opening ceremony at the main stadium on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee

Video | Hong Kong to host snooker’s World Grand Prix

The international event set for March 4-9 at the Kai Tak Sports Park will be the first sport’s first ranking tournament to be held in Hong Kong since 1989

2 Mar 2025 - 9:00AM

Video | Hong Kong’s US$3.9 billion sports park officially opens

The Kai Tak Sports Park is a multi-sports development located at the site of the old Hong Kong airport

2 Mar 2025 - 12:15AM

This week in PostMag: Hong Kong’s art month, Ningxia’s wineries and more

From Bolis Pupul’s latest album to a sustainable project built on a former landfill, there’s something for everyone this week.

5 Mar 2025 - 4:47PM

Belgian musician Bolis Pupul is rediscovering his roots in Hong Kong. Photo: Bieke Depoorter/Magnum Photos

Hong Kong coach tells cyclists to embrace pain or forget major title ambitions

Herve Dagorne says riders must go ‘right to the limit’ for victory, and that Ceci Lee missed a great opportunity for second gold in omnium.

27 Feb 2025 - 4:53PM

Ceci Lee (middle) with her scratch gold medal, alongside second-placed Malaysian Nur Aisyah Mohamad Zubir (left) and Japan’s Ayana Mizutani, who claimed bronze. Photo: CAHKC

Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Hong Kong to entice big spenders by turning LIV Golf into long-term fixture

City’s 2025 budget also lays out plans to attract more business travellers by developing MICE sector, building ties with Middle East.

28 Feb 2025 - 12:15AMvideocam

Climbing and mountaineering

Video | Nine-year-old Hong Kong climber sets national record

26 Feb 2025 - 11:50AM

Hong Kong’s Lee claims gold at Asian Track Championships, officials cost Chu medal

Ceci Lee makes huge career breakthrough in Malaysia, while head coach blasts decision that deprives Chu Tsun-wai of podium spot.

23 Feb 2025 - 10:20PM

Ceci Lee celebrates the first major title of her career. Photo: Herve Dagorne

Victoria Pendleton says Hong Kong star’s Olympic pain can be ‘greatest asset’

British track cycling great says her own Olympic low was responsible for a successful career because, ‘I never wanted to feel that bad again’.

23 Feb 2025 - 12:00PM

Pendleton won two Olympic gold medals but felt more relief than joy after her major successes. Photo: Laureus

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong should up its game in sports law to nurture sector: chief justice

Andrew Cheung says ‘massive’ industry needs support from legal profession, as government touts sports-related arbitration in city.

22 Feb 2025 - 4:12PMvideocam

Kai Tak Sports Park ‘ready to open’, Hong Kong officials say after last big test

Final large-scale stress test includes one-hour performance by athletes and dancers at main stadium, with ‘Leave Easy’ webpage launched for crowd.

16 Feb 2025 - 9:59PM

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Hong Kong Marathon

Letters | Hong Kong Marathon would run more smoothly with less crowding

Readers discuss overcrowding at the city’s flagship road race, and a taxi association’s threatened strike.

15 Feb 2025 - 11:30AM

A runner dressed as the God of Wealth is spotted at the Island Eastern Corridor in North Point during a Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon event on February 9. Photo: Eugene Lee

Recap | Hong Kong sporting heroes, from Siobhan Haughey to Derek Currie

Explore inspiring stories of top Hong Kong athletes, including Olympic swimmer Haughey, football legend Currie, open-water swimmer Hu, and more.

14 Feb 2025 - 6:15AM

How Hong Kong’s Ho Yuen-kei defied the odds on her way to Paralympics glory

The Paris gold medallist on finding her sport, advocating for wheelchair access and how she and her husband make each other whole.

13 Feb 2025 - 6:15AM

Hong Kong Marathon issues warning after man pictured running with woman’s bib

Photos posted on social media suggest cheating in Sunday’s race. Four elite runners had already been disqualified for having the wrong bibs.

12 Feb 2025 - 9:19PM

The winner and runner-up of the half-marathon on Sunday were disqualified for wearing the wrong bibs. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong society

Mix-up at Hong Kong Marathon caused by runners’ manager giving out wrong bibs

‘The four involved runners, who were managed by the same manager, did not engage in intentional bib swapping,’ event organiser says.

10 Feb 2025 - 10:42PMvideocam

About 74,000 runners joined the event’s four race categories this year. Photo: Robert Ng

Editorial | Hong Kong’s move to settle rows in sport a clear winner

Proposed launch of pilot dispute resolution service can only bolster reputation of Hong Kong in thriving global sector.

8 Feb 2025 - 6:45AM

Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show brings show jumping back to the city

Returning after 6 years, the show will feature world-class show jumping, dressage and family-friendly entertainment at the AsiaWorld-Expo.

7 Feb 2025 - 6:15PM

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Kai Tak Sports Park has victory in sight ahead of big kick-off

Hong Kong venue cannot afford to disappoint fans in March opening after passing several tests, including one at its nearly full 50,000-seat stadium.

7 Feb 2025 - 7:00AM

Some 50,000 spectators participated as part of the fourth stress test. Photo: Elson Li

Kai Tak Sports Park

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium to hold first open-roof event drill on Tuesday

Test run will involve a crowd of 50,000 people and aims to determine noise levels caused by large-scale event.

2 Feb 2025 - 6:52PM

Tuesday’s event at Kai Tak Stadium will also test the area’s public transport capacity. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong football fans gather to see Rivaldo, Kaka and others for legends match

Hong Kong Stadium welcomes Chinese New Year Cup for last time before move to Kai Tak Sports Park.

1 Feb 2025 - 9:30PM

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong to roll out pilot scheme for sports dispute resolution

Deputy justice minister Horace Cheung says arbitration will cover mostly commercial disputes, such as match sponsorships, athletes’ contracts.

1 Feb 2025 - 10:58PM

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