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Hong Kong Sports Institute

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.
Michael Tse is eager to strengthen safety measures for amateur athletes. Photo: Edmond So
Triathlon

Hong Kong Olympian’s call for more amateur athlete heart checks and safer events

Michael Tse, who introduced University of Hong Kong student athlete checks, warns against demonising endurance events, says ‘sport is medicine’.

Siobhan Haughey

‘Age is not a limit’ for Haughey who is enjoying senior role in Hong Kong team

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Cricket Hong Kong

Taking sport into schools at heart of Hong Kong development plan, but is it enough?

Ceci lee

Hong Kong cyclists face Asian Games clash with World Championships, quota cap

Sport’s chief Dato’ Amarjit Singh Gill launches defence of schedule that has angered city team’s head coach Herve Dagorne,.

Chloe Leung, here training by Haitian Park Beach last year, would have been keen to challenge in the World Championships. Photo: Eugene Lee
Triathlon

Hong Kong triathletes’ performances ‘nothing to write home about’ at Asia Cup

Top city pair, Oscar Coggins and Bailee Brown, finished 12th and ninth, respectively, after health issues in qualifier event for Asian Games.

Triathlon

Hong Kong triathletes told to ‘step up’ in Asian Games qualifying hunt in China

City squad poised for continental cup leg in Lianyungang, podium finish could seal spot at Games while Olympic points also up for grabs.

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Ceci lee

Hong Kong’s cyclists optimistic for Asian Games but Japan send ominous warning

Franco Chu claims scratch race bronze on final day of Japan Track Cup as city squad claim eight medals, but dominant hosts bag 20 golds.

Ceci Lee appears poised to attack during the Japan Track Cup points race. Photo: Japan Cycling Federation
Ceci lee

Resilient Hong Kong cycling star Ceci Lee adds to Japan Track Cup medal haul

City’s best cyclist earns two more bronzes, 25-year-old will aim to add to her five-medal haul in Madison on Sunday.

Herve Dagorne

Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee banishes mental scarring in Japan but race ends in chaos

City star claims elimination race bronze on opening day of Japan Track Cup, but guilty of same error as teammate Chloe Leung.

Herve Dagorne

Hong Kong cyclists study Japanese streets in hope they will be paved with gold

The 15-strong squad are in Izu City for the four-day Track Cup and have been training with their Japanese counterparts ahead of the tournament.

Hong Kong cyclist Chloe Leung in action during the Madison race at the National Games in 2025. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong China Rugby

‘Indian kid’ who plays rugby for Hong Kong wants to be role model he didn’t have

Hongkonger Shiven Dukhande has grown with rugby through New Zealand and the United States, and now hopes to make the Asian Games team.

Shiven Dukhande signs a Tigers jersey for a young fan during last year’s Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Hong Kong China Rugby
Lacrosse

City’s lacrosse officials upbeat sport is on track to qualify for elite status

Team missed out on sealing Tier B spot at the Hong Kong Sports Institute after winning gold and silver at Asian championships in China.

Herve Dagorne

Hong Kong Olympian Boey Leung at peace with retirement after going out on high

The 2023 Asian Games medallist set to study psychology after counsellor helped her through ‘hard time’ following Tokyo Games.

Asian Games 2026

Decorated Hong Kong swimmer Ho eyes Asian Games joy, but PhD defence comes first

Mechanical engineering student Ian Ho aiming to build on historic National Games gold when he travels to regional version in September.

In November, Ian Ho became the first Hong Kong man to win swimming gold at a National Games. Photo: Elson Li
World Table Tennis (WTT)

Table tennis star Wong hopes to build on strong momentum with partner Chan

The duo, who only became regular partners in 2024, enjoyed a successful 2025, winning a maiden Smash crown and moving top of the rankings.

Wong Chun-ting (left) and Baldwin Chan celebrate winning their maiden WTT Europe Smash in Sweden. Photo: WTT

Hong Kong ice hockey boss eyes next step as players take on some of world’s best

Sherman Chan hopes elevation to third tier of city’s Sports Institute marks start of journey towards professionalism.

Hong Kong men’s handball team admit it is ‘now or never’ to achieve success

The amateur side, who won the best team prize at the Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards, are hoping for strong showing at this year’s Asian Games.

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Ryan Choi Chun-yin

Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards: Ryan Choi, Siobhan Haughey win ‘best of the best’

First-time nominee Choi takes home three awards while Haughey’s top award is her fourth among seven awards overall.

Swimmer Siobhan Haughey (left) and fencer Ryan Choi with their “best of the best” trophies at the Cathay 2025 Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards ceremony at the Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Herve Dagorne

Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee not ‘complacent’ after storming to Asian Championships gold

Head coach Herve Dagorne proud of 24-year-old, who will next target omnium glory on Friday, while Boey Leung is contemplating retirement.

Herve Dagorne

Hong Kong rider makes shock return as Ceci Lee is challenged on Asian gold count

Victor Lau back in city squad after recommitting to sport but made to wait for first appearance as Herve Dagorne names team pursuit quartet.

Ryan Choi Chun-yin

Hong Kong Coaching Awards: Ryan Choi world gold mastermind claims top honour

Italian rewarded for overseeing historic feat, shares top honour with Leung Suk-ying, who is recognised for para swimming success.

Coaches and guests at the Hong Kong Sports Institute ceremony. Photo: Karma Lo
Herve Dagorne

Hong Kong cycling hope discovers ‘different world’ after jittery World Cup debut

Talented Ma Yik-fei in city team pursuit squad for Asian Track Cycling Championships, aiming to learn from tough first senior race in Perth.

Ma Yik-fei during a training session at Tseung Kwan O Velodrome last year. Photo: Jonathan Wong
UCI Track Cycling World Cup

Hong Kong cycling star Ceci Lee claims second World Cup medal in Australia

The 24-year-old adds omnium bronze to third from elimination race; Anita Stenberg of Norway wins gold with Japan’s Tsuyaka Uchino second.

Herve Dagorne

Hong Kong cyclists make flying World Cup start as Ceci Lee claims landmark medal

The 24-year-old claims first global podium finish in elimination race in Perth, as city men’s team pursuit quartet secure silver.

UCI Track Cycling World Cup

Hong Kong cyclist Charles Ng aiming high after making ‘new start’ in golden 2025

City rider set for UCI Track World Cup debut in Perth, ‘pushing new power’ following productive winter and Asian road crown.

Charles Ng celebrates winning the city’s National Road Championships road race last year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Herve Dagorne

Cycling coach says professor role will not compromise Hong Kong’s hunt for glory

Herve Dagorne says he is honoured to take new university post, but success for city squad is Frenchman’s overwhelming priority.

Herve Dagorne is aiming for more Hong Kong glory after helping Ceci Lee claim three National Games golds. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong sports

Fok welcomes ‘inspiring’ budget, says Asian Games will be part of funding review

Lawmaker Kenneth Fok says September’s multi-sport Games in Japan will provide ideal opportunity to look into support for athletes and teams.

Herve Dagorne

Hong Kong cycling head coach Dagorne plans legacy goals after signing new deal

Frenchman wants to create booming city cycling department, raises doubts over future of sprint coach.

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