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Carlos Alcaraz in action at the ATP Tour Shanghai Rolex Masters, one of the events under the purview of the Shanghai Jiushi Dongyu Culture, Sports & Tourism Group. Photo: Rolex
Kai Tak Sports Park

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

Industry expert Mark Thomas sees great opportunity in state-owned Jiushi Dongyu Culture, Sports & Tourism Group responding to market forces.

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

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.

The DAB has proposed that the government work with the sporting industry to develop a unified digital ticket system for major sports event such as the Football Festival. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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 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.

Local Arsenal fans at the friendly between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur held at Kai Tak Stadium in July 2025. The prestige of marketing at major sporting events has skyrocketed in recent years. Photos: Elson Li
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.

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.

A student takes part in a jumping event at American School Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
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.

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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Hong Kong Hyrox athlete Caleb Heung competes in his first solo Hyrox race in Bangkok in 2026. He and fellow competitor-trainer Daniel Yeung share tips on how to prepare your body and mind if you want to take part in the hugely popular fitness competition. Photo: Instagram/caleb_heung
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.

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.

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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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Fans are in high spirits in a packed South Stand. Photo: Elson Li
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.

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.

Cleo Washington (left) is at the forefront of trying to improve gymnastics in Singapore after being recruited by Riley Lee. Photo: Mokara Gymnastics

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.

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.

Patricia Araus Lopez (left) and Cristina Carrascosa Cazorla savour their FIP Bronze success at Go Park Sai Sha. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

Hong Kong needs China challenge for ice hockey teams to get better, official says

Vice-president of sport’s world governing body says standards could improve rapidly if city’s players had exposure to better competition.

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