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People jog at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in May 2021. Hong Kong has seen significant improvements in running routes in the past few years on both sides of Victoria Harbour. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

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

Rather than soulless freeways and tunnels, imagine looping round Victoria Harbour, through local neighbourhoods and ending at Kai Tak Sports Park.

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

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

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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.

Apologies have been made after spectators were ejected from the Kai Tak Arena midway through the World Grand Prix. Photo: Elson Li
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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.

World Snooker

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

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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

Hong Kong’s US$3.9 billion Kai Tak Sports Park officially opens with star-studded ceremony
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Hong Kong

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.

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.

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.

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Hong Kong hopes to turn the LIV Golf tournament into a long-term fixture of the city. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Nine-year-old Hong Kong climber sets national record

Nine-year-old Hong Kong climber sets national record
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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.

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’.

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.

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Chief Justice Andrew Cheung (centre, right) at the opening ceremony of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Lawyers Sports Meet. Photo: Elson Li
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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.

The final large stress test at Kai Tak Sports Park was held on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Edmond So
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.

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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.

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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.

Ho Yuen-kei, Paralympic boccia champion, was born with spinal muscular atrophy. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Marathons

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.

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.

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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.

Authorities say the scheme may cover contractual disputes similar to that of football star Messi’s failure to play in last February’s match. Photo: TNS
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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.

Saddle up, horse fans, and head to AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong for this inaugural equestrian spectacular. Photo: LHKIHS
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.

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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.

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.

Brazilian football star Kaka signs autographs for fans before the friendly match. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

Authorities say the scheme may cover contractual disputes similar to that of football star Messi’s failure to play in last February’s match. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Q&A | How an obsession with Hong Kong’s basketball courts led to ‘Shooting Hoops’

American photographer Austin Bell has snapped all the Hong Kong basketball courts that he could find, capturing a part of the city’s essence.

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Sun Hung Kai Properties

‘Landmark’ Go Park Sai Sha will give Hong Kong elite, grass roots sport boost

New 1.3-million square feet Ma On Shan complex features host of top-class indoor and outdoor sports facilities.

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