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Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak stadium will be key to hosting mega-events in the coming years. Photo: Sam Tsang

Kai Tak Sports Park backed to ‘attract mega live events’ to unique Hong Kong

Leading sports marketing industry figure advocates ‘proactive’ approach to targeting stars following Singapore Taylor Swift coup.

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Haughey says having pool named after her at SCAA not even on her ‘bucket list’

13 Nov 2024 - 8:09PM

Hong Kong bosses start planning for Los Angeles Olympics, given new talent boost

13 Nov 2024 - 5:51PM

Coach urges young stars to chase senior success, targets National Games

Hong Kong win two gold medals and one silver at Asian under-23 event, athletes set for China national championships this weekend.

11 Nov 2024 - 10:59AM

The triumphant Hong Kong quartet of Robin Elg, Tallulah Wright, Cade Wright and Yip Tak-long celebrate their mixed-relay gold in Saudi Arabia.

Hong Kong teams into Asia Rugby Sevens Series semi-finals after rampant displays

Men’s team poised for China semi-final in Bangkok, while women set to go head-to-head with Japan for final spot.

9 Nov 2024 - 10:00PM

Hong Kong Elg retains Asia U23 triathlon crown, warning for Choi after World Cup

Triathlon relays set for Saudi Arabia on Sunday, two Hongkongers claim podium spots in Saturday’s races.

9 Nov 2024 - 8:00PM

China’s most decorated gymnast hails ‘brilliant career’ of Hong Kong’s Shek

Shek won Asian Games gold in the men’s vault in 2014 and 2018 and qualified for this year’s Olympics in Paris.

8 Nov 2024 - 12:06PM

Hong Kong’s Shek Wai-hung should look at coaching gymnastics when he retires, urges China’s four-time Olympic gold medallist, Li Xiaopeng. Photo: Facebook/ Stone Shek

Choi alone in Japan, with Hong Kong triathletes on last legs after ‘brutal’ 2024

Head coach Wright reveals National Games of China will be focus for 2025, says he ‘grilled’ Coggins after athlete suffered calf problem.

6 Nov 2024 - 5:30PM

Coggins in battle to race again in 2024 after Korea World Cup injury setback

Four Hongkongers set for final World Triathlon Cup leg in Japan next month, but Coggins eyeing China race after injury wrecks Korean venture.

26 Oct 2024 - 5:38PM

Hong Kong Olympian set for Ironman World Championship debut at age of 60

Michael Tse rowed for the city at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and was formerly a coach at Hong Kong Institute of Sport.

25 Oct 2024 - 11:00AM

Michael Tse will race in his third Ironman at a venue that is considered the holy grail for triathletes. Photo: Michael Tse

Late-blooming Leung sets example for Hong Kong teammate Lee after Olympic blow

Missing out on Paris has driven the young cyclist to possible Asian honours, says coach Dagorne, while Lee has turned in mixed performances.

25 Oct 2024 - 8:45AM

Chloe Leung (second left) and Ceci Lee (far right) after winning the team pursuit bronze at the 2022 Asian Games. Photo: SF&OC

Coggins to shoulder Hong Kong’s World Triathlon Cup hopes, illness hits Brown, Yu

This year’s penultimate cup race will be staged in the South Korean city of Tongyeong on Saturday.

21 Oct 2024 - 8:30AM

Hong Kong to improve coach training and governance, review funding for athletes

In his policy address, Chief Executive John Lee says objective is to strengthen city’s sporting abilities, make it a centre for mega-events.

16 Oct 2024 - 9:00PM

Hong Kong to host large-scale sports events in drive to become mega-event economy

Sports bodies, including horse racing, welcome Chief Executive John Lee’s plans for the industry, venues and athletes in his policy address.

16 Oct 2024 - 7:04PM

Chief Executive John Lee says Kai Tak Sports Park, which is set to open in the first quarter of 2025, would boost sports development, tourism, entertainment and the mega-event economy. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong’s Ng felt ‘lost’ after Olympic woe, will take break from triathlon

Fifth place in Hong Kong-hosted Asia Triathlon Cup race masks deeper concerns for Jason Ng, who vows to ‘get back my desire’.

14 Oct 2024 - 12:00PM

Jason Ng endured a disappointing Olympic triathlon race in Paris. Photo: Reuters

Global chief urges Hong Kong dragon boat investment, as China rule Asian races

Hong Kong poised to host the 2027 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, as Asian event provides lessons for organisers.

12 Oct 2024 - 8:43PM

Hongkonger sets new goals after beating fears at Ironman World Championship

Ruby Cheng’s much-improved bicycle leg in a monumental 12-hour effort in France saw her beat her debut triathlon world championship showing.

8 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM

Mum’s tears of joy as Hong Kong climber, 9, wins national competition in Beijing

Veronica Chik claims top honours at China National Youth Climbing Championships just weeks after record-breaking outdoor climb on mainland.

7 Oct 2024 - 5:08PM

Veronica Chik won the boulder-and-lead combined competition for her age category. Photo: Chinese Mountaineering Association

Hong Kong sailor Halliday eyes Los Angeles, but fears for sport’s Olympic future

Halliday plotting a ‘much better’ performance in 2028 Games after finishing 24th on his Olympic debut in Paris.

7 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM

Baseball5 World Cup will show Hong Kong can host top events, organisers say

Chairman of local association wants to ‘plant seeds’ to grow the sport in the city as Cuba defend world title in six-day tournament.

5 Oct 2024 - 1:14PM

Hong Kong rugby sevens captain Christie reveals ambitious world, Olympic goals

New era gets under way as Hong Kong Sevens’ relocation is confirmed, with the men’s captain excited about the move to Kai Tak.

2 Oct 2024 - 8:30AM

New captain James Christie is setting lofty targets for Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong triathlon star Coggins takes ‘positive step’, more gold for Yee

Bailee Brown edges closer to belonging in elite company, after tiny margin separates Hongkonger from ‘huge breakthrough race’ during event in Weihai.

27 Sep 2024 - 6:43PM

Oscar Coggins continued his comeback with a stellar showing in Weihai. Photo: Handout

Rejuvenated Hong Kong star Coggins set for ‘Olympic-level’ test in China triathlon

Coach Andrew Wright says city’s triathletes will find it tough in Weihai but is confident they will be competitive at 2028 Los Angeles Games.

25 Sep 2024 - 5:30PM

Hong Kong wushu helping Australian efforts to add sport to 2032 Brisbane Olympics

Local wushu chief Ian Fok, who was instrumental in sport gaining Asian Games status, is also championing its addition into school curricula.

23 Sep 2024 - 8:00PM

Hong Kong men seal Asian 7s glory with late Japan win, women lose semi to China

Jevon Groves’ men win second straight Asia Rugby Sevens Series title, with chance for clean sweep in November’s final leg of series in Bangkok.

22 Sep 2024 - 8:04PM

Liam Doherty runs in to score during Hong Kong’s comfortable semi-final victory over China.

Asia tipped to overthrow ruling pickleball force USA, sport backed for Olympics

Founder of major USA pickleball league involved in new Hong Kong venture, international standard indoor court opens in Causeway Bay.

21 Sep 2024 - 10:30PM

Bay Pickle co-founders Albert Fung (left) and Ken Deng (right) flank Steve Kuhn. Photo: Above the Line

Editorial | A tall order for new Hong Kong sports commissioner

Finding the right person to replace Sam Wong – who leaves the post after just a year – will hardly be plain sailing for the city government.

20 Sep 2024 - 6:15AM

City’s Paralympians honoured at welcome home ceremony, talk of Paris pride

Chief Executive John Lee presents members of 23-strong Games delegation with certificates of commendation.

19 Sep 2024 - 9:11AM

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Hong Kong Sports Institute

The Hong Kong Sports Institute is a centre of excellence for Hong Kong sport in Fo Tan. It provides grants, coaching and training facilities for elite athletes with the goal of improving the standard of sport in Hong Kong. Sports are assessed on two- and four-year cycles to see if they meet performance benchmarks. The current elite sports supported by the Institute are: athletics, badminton, billiard sports, cycling, fencing, gymnastics, karatedo, rowing, rugby sevens, squash, swimming, table tennis, tenpin bowling, triathlon, windsurfing and wushu.

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9 September, 2024