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Hyrox China will refund the cost of entry for those affected by Saturday’s incident in Beijing. Photo: AP

Hyrox Beijing athletes get full refund, new rule on hygiene risks comes into force

Athletes finished after women’s elite winner Joanna Wietrzyk on Saturday to get cash back. Australian would have been removed under new rules.

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Hyrox co-founder sorry for Beijing incident, pledges rule changes after backlash

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Hyrox Beijing athlete who soiled herself says ‘win is a win’ as faecal row rages

Hyrox boss says event is not a fad, believes it will survive where others failed

‘Hong Kong has been, and will continue to be, a special destination for Hyrox and one in which we want to keep investing,’ executive says.

Founded in November 2017 by Olympic field hockey champion Moritz Furste and Christian Toetzke, the first Hyrox event was held in Hamburg, Germany. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

US private-equity firm close to buying controlling stake in fitness brand Hyrox

Sources say L Catterton values the brand at about US$700 million, and may bring in global partners including from Asia to co-invest.

AsiaWorld-Expo

Hong Kong Hyrox tickets go on sale Thursday, and they could be gone in 30 minutes

Registration for public opens on Thursday, after two-day affiliate presale sees strong demand, with allocations selling out in minutes.

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Wellness

At 150kg, he was told he might not live to 30. How teacher lost 66kg and got fit

Hong Kong-based Paul Goodson suffered from sleep apnoea and binge eating disorder before a diet overhaul, running and Hyrox changed his life.

Paul Goodson in 2016 (left) when he weighed 150kg and in 2026 after he had lost more than 60kg by changing his eating habits and exercising regularly. Photos: Paul Goodson/Karma Lo
Adidas

Hyrox boom ignites Olympic dream for sport disruptor

Launched in 2017, sporting newcomer targets place in 2032 Games, as world champion Alyssa McElheny secures life-changing Adidas deal.

Wellness

Why ‘extreme fitness FOMO’ can do more harm than good for people 40 and up

Driven by status and events like Hyrox, many midlife Hongkongers are pushing themselves to the limit. But experts warn of the dangers.

Wellness

100kg dad struggled to keep up with his 4-year-old. How he lost 27kg in 6 months

On Father’s Day, Ayo Canlas reveals how he rapidly lost weight after ballooning to 100kg and now even competes in Hyrox races.

Canlas with daughter Arya in August 2022 (left) and June 2026. Photo: Ayo Canlas
Hong Kong economy

Will hosting Hyrox World Championships add muscle to Hong Kong’s tourism trade?

By hosting next year’s event, city could lure thousands of athletes who spend more and stay longer than average tourist, experts say.

Hyrox Hong Kong at AsiaWorld-Expo in May. Only about 10,000 of the sport’s top athletes will be invited to Hong Kong for a chance to be a world champion. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Culture, Sports, and Tourism Bureau

Hong Kong to stage 2027 Hyrox World Championships in ‘full-circle moment’

From staging the inaugural competition in Asia-Pacific in 2022 with fewer than 1,000 athletes, Hong Kong saw some 20,000 take part this year.

Wellness

This Hong Kong executive lost 32kg in just 8 months. How did he do it?

Two years ago, Keizer Cheng had 37 per cent body fat, aching knees and trouble sleeping. Now he’s sculpted and doing Hyrox races.

Wellness

The benefits of running barefoot and the Hongkongers making shoeless strides

Hong Kong barefoot runners and hikers share the health benefits and risks of going shoeless and give advice on how to start training.

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Barefoot marathoner and Hyrox competitor Leo Chan runs shoeless in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park on May 13, 2026. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Hong Kong NGO helping to break down fitness barriers for those with special needs

IncluFit recently partners running club to host charity run, supports visually impaired athletes to take part at Hong Kong Hyrox.

IncluFit was started by personal trainer Aileen Wong (middle), who said she experienced exclusion after moving to Hong Kong, and wanted to help those who faced barriers. Photo: Elson Li
Health & Fitness

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.

Health & Fitness

Why Hong Kong has fallen for the high-octane spectacle of Hyrox

Fuelling the hybrid race’s popularity is its inclusive nature, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities, and its festival-like atmosphere.

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AsiaWorld-Expo

Hong Kong’s largest Hyrox event attracts fitness fanatics from over 60 countries

More than 19,500 competitors are expected to converge on AsiaWorld-Expo over the three days from Friday.

The Cigna Healthcare Hyrox Hong Kong 2026 started on Friday at AsiaWorld-Expo, with organisers expecting more than 19,500 competitors. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Visually impaired Hongkonger ready for challenge of making Hyrox debut in city

Max Lam will compete in mixed doubles alongside guide runner Aileen Wong, with pair sharing workout stations after three months of training.

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