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Lacrosse

Lacrosse
One of several sports bidding to become an Olympic event at the LA Games in 2028, Lacrosse is becoming increasingly popular globally. Long considered the preserve of elite schools and colleges in the United States, its demographic is changing as more people take up the game.
Poon Tsz-yeung (left) in action for Hong Kong’s men against Fogo Grizzlies on Saturday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Hong Kong Lacrosse Sixes a ‘chance to test strategies’ for 2028 Olympics

Home teams make mixed start on day one of three at Hong Kong Football Club.

Lacrosse boss upbeat as ‘legendary’ Japanese coach makes Hong Kong debut

Hong Kong Football Club

Hong Kong’s Super Sixes lacrosse event returns with more teams, new venue

Hong Kong teams beaten at Lacrosse Open but Olympics gives youngsters a pathway

Double final defeat for home sides, with men unable to repeat last year’s triumph after women and under-20s see signs of progress.

Sanshiro Nakanao (centre, in white) scored twice for Hong Kong’s men as they lost to SLDL in the final. Photo: Hong Kong Lacrosse Open
Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

Hong Kong beat Singapore in nail-biter at Lacrosse Open, Japanese rivals await

Chan Hon-kei fears Japanese side despite his team’s perfect start on day one, while hosts’ women also lay down a marker.

Hong Kong Lacrosse Open: city’s women confident of making final with young team

Head coach says ‘mix of some veteran and younger players’ will hope to go one better than last year while the men’s team defend their title.

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Hong Kong Sports Institute

Lacrosse bosses eye place among Hong Kong elite, as LA Olympics loom

Governing body chairman Raymond Fong hopes strong showing at national championships will earn lacrosse a place at Sports Institute.

The Philippines’ Jon Dugenio (left) battles with Hong Kong’s Lai Kwok-wang during a World Lacrosse Super Sixes game at Wong Chuk Hang Sports Ground last December. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Go Park Olympic-quality field can make lacrosse ‘major sport in Hong Kong’

Former captain hails ‘huge milestone’ for Hong Kong lacrosse, as city teams get ready to pursue 2028 Los Angeles Olympic ‘dream’.

Fame and celebrity

Is The Crown’s Vanessa Kirby engaged? Meet Paul Rabil, her rumoured fiancé

Rabil, whose exes include Eiza González and Kelly Berger, retired from lacrosse in 2021 and now actively promotes the sport; he and Kirby have been dating for 2 years – but are they engaged?

Saudi Arabia sets sights on becoming lacrosse power, with Olympics on horizon

Officials believe teams can be competitive sooner rather than later, despite admitting people in country know very little about the sport.

Ray Porcellato has been tasked with turning Saudi Arabia into a lacrosse power. Photo: Mike Chan

Philippines vow to take final step in Hong Kong after tight Super Sixes loss

The Filipinos fall 2 goals short against Japanese powerhouses Fogostealers, while Hong Kong lose to Germany again to finish fourth.

Fogostealers of Japan celebrate their title after beating the battling Philippines outfit. Photo: Handout

Lacrosse newbies Philippines confident they have chance of making 2028 Olympics

They may have started playing years after their regional rivals but have improved quickly – and are a step away from the Super Sixes final.

Hong Kong eye World Lacrosse Super Sixes as testing ground for 2028 LA Olympics

Both the men’s and women’s teams have been promised plenty of overseas exposure before the World Championships in 2027 and the LA Games.

Hong Kong confident about holding on to World Lacrosse Super Sixes hosting rights

Sport’s local governing body expects event to remain in city until Los Angeles Olympics, where short-format lacrosse will make its debut.

The men’s and women’s competitions in the Super Sixes next month will feature five teams each. Photo: Hong Kong, China Lacrosse Association

Hong Kong’s men guaranteed best-ever finish at World Lacrosse Box Championships

Sunday’s 23-7 victory over Mexico was preceded by a 13-5 triumph against Belgium the previous day.

Hong Kong defeated Belgium 13-5 for a winning start at the World Lacrosse Box Championships. Photo: World Lacrosse
Hong Kong sports

US confirm status as world’s best, as lacrosse chief calls tournament ‘huge success’

Hong Kong lacrosse boss Raymond Fong says thousands of fans watched games across 10 days of action in city.

World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

China prove ‘best of the rest’, Hong Kong falter at lacrosse U20 Championship

Ninth place improves on China’s 2019 debut, but Hong Kong lose again.

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US-China relations

China-US divide bridged as adopted kids return to play lacrosse for motherland

Four teens who left China as babies are representing their country of birth in Hong Kong – cheered on by their American adoptive parents.

Kit Pingyu Zanelli (right) in action for China at the World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship. Photo: HKCLA
World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

Japan complete double over England to reach World Lacrosse U20 semi-finals

Second victory over the English in four days guarantees Japan’s best showing at the tournament.

World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

England lacrosse trio hoping to make most of ‘home advantage’ in Hong Kong

Co-captains say support has been hugely exciting and chance to return to ‘amazing’ Mong Kok Stadium motivation to beat Japan in last 8.

World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

Ireland, England set for blockbuster clash, China last 8 hopes hang by thread

Tight 16-11 defeat leaves China needed a miracle, but coach says battling for ninth place was what they expected at start of tournament.

Action from China’s game against Puerto Rico at Hong Kong Football Club. Photo: Hong Kong China Lacrosse Association
World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

China try to limit damage in World Lacrosse U20 loss before Puerto Rico clash

United States win with ease, Australia and Canada also stay unbeaten, while Chinese Taipei vow to ‘just go hard’ despite skill gap.

China’s Sara Junlan Curley (right) battles for the ball with Ally Reilly. Photo: Hong Kong, China Lacrosse Association
World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

Hong Kong lacrosse player aiming to maintain Olympic link at U20 Championship

The Games is in her blood and Kallie Wong is targeting a place at the 2028 edition in Los Angeles.

World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

Hong Kong in peril after Japan cause upset in Women’s U20 Championship lacrosse

Ireland deal blow to hosts Hong Kong, then Japanese make their task more difficult by beating England.

World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

England overpower Hong Kong, Puerto Rico ‘inspire’ in loss to US at U20 lacrosse

But home team Hong Kong are on course, coach says, as they aim to better past showings.

Hong Kong’s Ada Kurumlu (right) vies with Rachael Ball of England at Hong Kong Football Club. Photo: HKLAX
World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

Jamaicans reap benefits of embracing lacrosse at U20 championship in Hong Kong

Players gaining opportunities to further their education as lacrosse gains a foothold in a country more renowned for athletics.

Jamaica’s players take part in the World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship’s opening ceremony on Thursday. Photo: HKLAX

US ‘can improve’ on 33-0 rout in women’s U20 lacrosse, as Australia also shine

Japan suffer upset against Ireland, while MVP Ocea Leavy leads the way for the Australians against New Zealand.

Joe Tsai

Olympics in 2028 is target for Hong Kong as city hosts global lacrosse event

Women’s U20 Championship ‘will raise awareness’ of the sport, chairman of local governing body says as it eyes qualifiers for LA Games.

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