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The Kai Tak Sports Park is a multisports development on the site of the old airport at Kai Tak in Hong Kong. First mooted in 2007, it will have a 50,000-seat main stadium with a retractable roof, an indoor sports centre with 10,000 seats and a public sports ground with 5,000 seats. The groundbreaking was held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, and the HK$30 billion park is to be finished by June, 2023.
South Korean defender Kim Min-jae (middle) heads in Bayern Munich's first goal against Aston Villa in the Audi Football Summit match at Kai Tak Stadium on Friday. Photo: Elson Li
English Premier League

Bayern beat Villa in Hong Kong as Emery left with financial puzzle

English club lose 2-1 to six-time European champions at Kai Tak Stadium and facing up to life without star duo after enforced sales.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Xabi Alonso adapting to whirlwind Chelsea pre-season after Hong Kong defeat

Hong Kong Football Festival

Mateo Kovacic says Manchester City under pressure to regain Premier League title

Hong Kong Football Festival

Man City whizz kid’s meteoric rise: from cage football to Premier League at 15

‘My friends never know what’s going to happen next, I just keep coming up with surprising things,’ 17-year-old Jeremy Monga says.

Jeremy Monga was in the city with his new club Manchester City for the Hong Kong Football Festival. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong Football Festival

All eyes on Mykhailo Mudryk in Hong Kong ahead of Chelsea’s Juventus test

Ukranian cleared to play after doping ban, while Moises Caicedo looking forward to Kai Tak Stadium game after passing own tough moment.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Young Chelsea star on Hong Kong mission after overcoming being alone in London

World Cup defender Jorrel Hato, seen as a player destined for big time since Ajax debut at 16, not surprised by his Stamford Bridge impact.

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Hong Kong Football Festival

Juventus star fresh for Hong Kong after family consolation eased World Cup blow

Pierre Kalulu profiting from break after 49 starts last term, at ease with sacrificing Lyon dream because he has ‘perfect image in my head’.

Pierre Kalulu in during Juventus’ pre-season friendly against Standard de Liege at Stade Maurice Dufrasne in Liege, Belgium. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong Football Festival

Football Festival’s economic impact stretches far beyond Hong Kong’s borders

Inter Milan eye potential for China growth, while event’s social media reach carries city’s name far and wide.

Hong Kong sports

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.

Hong Kong Football Festival

New boss Maresca happy despite Manchester City losing on penalties to Inter Milan

English Premier League club beaten following 1-1 draw at Kai Tak Stadium as new boss begins reign.

Inter Milan players celebrate after beating Manchester City on penalties at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Football Festival

Enzo Maresca ready for Manchester City judgment days ahead of Hong Kong clash

New boss shrugs off pressure of replacing Pep Guardiola and vows to not be ‘copy-and-paste’ boss, does not rule out Erling Haaland Korea trip.

Rayan Ait-Nouri fends off Antoine Semenyo during Manchester City’s training session at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong Football Festival

Hong Kong Football Festival: Inter coach vows to ‘do our best’ against Man City

After signing John Stones on free transfer, Cristian Chivu says English clubs are on different financial level from even Serie A champions.

Fencing

Hong Kong’s hosting nous, crowd support key to locking in fencing Grand Prix spot

FIE decision to have city replace Shanghai on circuit welcomed by athletes, officials after its successful staging of World Championships.

Hong Kong Football Festival

From World Cup chaos to Hong Kong: Josko Gvardiol eyes key Manchester City role

Croatian defender aiming to impress new boss when English club tackle Inter Milan in Kai Tak Stadium clash on Saturday.

Manchester City’s Croatian World Cup defender Josko Gvardiol will play under Italian manager Enzo Maresca for the first time at Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday. Photo: dpa
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Jorn again: Hong Kong set for ex-boss Fifa Asean Cup date after Myanmar draw

Former manager Andersen making positive start with new side, city team also set for Brunei meeting in inaugural tournament.

Jorn Andersen bids farewell to local football association general secretary Charles Cheung after confirming his exit in May 2024. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong Football Festival

China World Cup is coming, Mancini right for Italy, says Inter legend Vieri

Former striker in Hong Kong for old club Inter Milan’s Kai Tak Stadium game against Manchester City on Saturday.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Fans’ fury as Bayern ticket prices slashed, thousands of seats unsold for 3 matches

Promoters of Bayern Munich v Aston Villa cut up to HK$1,000 off cost of ticket. Manchester City, Chelsea games at Kai Tak struggle to sell out.

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China’s private sector

Fifa effect: Hong Kong developers bet on sport fever to keep shoppers spending

Neighbourhood malls to host year-round events encouraging consumers to open their wallets after World Cup mania delivers double-digit gains.

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More than 1,000 soccer fans packed the Olympian City shopping mall in Tai Kok Tsui as they cheered for their teams during the World Cup final match live broadcast between Spain and Argentina. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong tourism

Global tourism push promotes Hong Kong as city to be ‘felt’ not just seen

‘Only in Hong Kong’ campaign aims to redefine how travellers experience city and distinguish it from other destinations, Tourism Board says.

Volleyball

China lose to Dominican Republic at Volleyball Nations League in Hong Kong

Chinese go down against opponents they had beaten in past five matches, while defending champions Italy win from 0-2 down against Canada.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Concert delay affects Hong Kong’s reputation as a mega-event host

While the organiser of the Sammi Cheng concert at Kai Tak Stadium rightly exercised caution, the episode raises questions about competence and coordination.

Sammi Cheng Sau-man arrives at the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony at the Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui on April 16, 2023. Photo: Sam Tsang
Volleyball

China make losing start at women’s Volleyball Nations League event in Hong Kong

Canada defeat the Chinese women 3-2, while Belgians and world champion Italians also win their tournament openers.

China’s Zhou Yetong (left, in white) hits a spike against Canada on the first day of Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong at Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Elson Li
Volleyball

China’s women team keen to test themselves at Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong

Coach Zhao Yong says team will use final preliminary tournament before finals to hone their performance against top-drawer opponents.

Hong Kong economy

Cantopop star Sammi Cheng’s Kai Tak Stadium concerts postponed over stage glitch

Appreciation shows to be held in place of concerts, with ticket holders given option to seek refund or keep passes for rescheduled event.

Hong Kong tourism

Exclusive | Competing for tourists? Then Hong Kong must be ‘bigger and better’: Rosanna Law

‘If Hong Kong hopes that our neighbouring cities or competitors can stand still … I think that is unrealistic,’ tourism minister says.

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Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law says Hong Kong's answer "is not to expect or hope that our neighbours do not grow". Photo: Jonathan Wong
BTS

Letters | BTS ticket chaos: Hong Kong must get serious on bots and scalpers

Readers discuss the scourge of today’s concert culture, building climate resilience, and the challenge of looking for a job in the age of AI.

K-pop boy group BTS perform during their concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, on March 21. Photo: AFP / Getty Images / TNS
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Harness World Cup fever to grow Hong Kong football

When the World Cup is over and visiting European teams leave Hong Kong, the opportunity should be seized to propel local football forward.

Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates

More medals, records for Hong Kong on final day of Asian U-20 athletics event

City win one silver, one bronze and set two more Hong Kong records as China top medal table at end of four-day meet at Kai Tak Sports Park.

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