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Obstacle course racing athlete Summer Wong at Sasuke Ninja Park, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Sarah Kohler
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.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s CC League empowers women athletes on and off the field

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

France eyes badminton success at Olympics as long rebuild starts to pay off

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Meet hockey player Jack Hughes, who scored the winning goal for Team USA

Hughes, who comes from a family of hockey players and may be dating Tate McRae, broke two of his teeth shortly before winning the Olympic gold for his team.

Jack Hughes receiving his gold medal after the US defeated Canada in the men’s ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Photo: AP
2026 Olympic Winter Games

13 dazzling looks at the Winter Olympics 2026, from Mariah Carey to Usher

Vittoria Ceretti donned an Armani Privé gown in tribute to the late Giorgio Armani, while Deanna Stellato-Dudek wore Oscar de la Renta on the ice.

Fame and celebrity

Meet US figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The California-born Olympian was raised by her lawyer dad alongside 4 siblings, and just struck gold at Milano Cortina 2026.

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2026 Olympic Winter Games

Video | Hong Kong alpine skier competes in 2026 Winter Olympics

The 21-year-old alpine skier is among six athletes competing in Italy as part of Hong Kong’s largest Winter Olympics delegation in history.

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2026 Olympic Winter Games

Meet Sturla Holm Lægreid, the Olympian who admitted to cheating on his girlfriend

After winning a bronze medal in the men’s 20km biathlon, Lægreid admitted the transgression on live TV – so who is he?

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Trending in China

China buzzes as Quan Hongchan named Sports Person of the Year, makes magazine debut

Nation’s Olympic diving darling marks her move into adulthood by showcasing photographs which cast her in a new light.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Meet Alex Hall, Team USA freestyle skier at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The Switzerland-raised gold medallist, who’s in a long-term relationship with a fellow skier, says he’s prioritising fun over defending his title.

Freestyle skier Alex Hall was a gold medallist at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Photo: @alexhallskiing/Instagram
2026 Olympic Winter Games

Meet Breezy Johnson, who won the US’ first gold medal at the Winter Olympics

The ski racer, who came out as bisexual in 2022, has made a stellar comeback following injury and a drug-testing-related suspension.

Breezy Johnson has won gold for the US in the women’s Alpine skiing downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Photo: EPA
2026 Olympic Winter Games

Japan’s Kimura wins Olympic snowboard big air gold

He scored 179.5 points to top the podium, edging out compatriot Ryoma Kimata and defending Olympic champion Su Yiming of China.

Food and Drinks

How to make Winter Olympics special beetroot-filled ravioli from Cortina

Winter Olympic co-host Cortina is famous for the ravioli dish casunziei. Michelin-star Ristorante Tivoli’s Gianluca Belli shares a recipe.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Spain’s Minions figure skater, Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté?

Sabeté is bringing his Minions routine to the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics – he’s also known for skating to ‘Stayin’ Alive’ by the Bee Gees.

Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté of Spain competes in the men’s short program of the ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2026 in Sheffield, Britain, on January 15. Photo: EPA
China-EU relations

Chinese sports brands set sights on European expansion at 2026 Winter Olympics

The Games have become a test case for firms seeking to raise their global profile, highlighting rising ambitions and challenges.

A model presents for Chinese brand Li Ning during the fashion week in Milan on January 16. Photo: Xinhua
Fashion

How Moncler’s Remo Ruffini transformed the brand into a luxury powerhouse

Known for its A-list collaborations, the brand has worked with everyone from A$AP Rocky and Pharrell Williams, to Jonathan Anderson and Rick Owens.

Fame and celebrity

How Maxim Naumov overcame tragedy to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics

From tragedy to triumph: Maxim honoured his parents Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, both champion figure skaters from Russia, after earning his Team USA jacket.

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IOC

Milano Cortina Winter Olympics kicks off with unique opening ceremony

Italy’s president declares the Games open, as protests and politics intrude.

Rings form the Olympic emblem during the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at the San Siro stadium in Milan on Friday. Photo: AFP
2026 Olympic Winter Games

Video | Dancing robot feature at China House for 2026 Winter Olympics

A dancing robot is star attraction at China’s hospitality house in Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Fashion

6 sleek Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games fashion collaborations in 2026

From Adidas x Team GB and Lululemon x Team Canada, to Ralph Lauren x Team USA, these are the chicest kits we’ll be seeing in Milano Cortina.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Assouline spotlights Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy’s chic Winter Olympics co-host

Co-hosting with Milan, the Italian ski resort is known as the Queen of the Dolomites and was a favourite of 1940s-60s English film star David Niven.

Last light on a mountaintop in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the northern Italian ski resort set to co-host the 2026 Winter Olympics with Milan. Photo: Handout
Fame and celebrity

Q&A | Former Olympian Shaun White on life after pro snowboarding

We caught up with the Moncler Grenoble ambassador at the brand’s Aspen show to chat about his viral Central Park stunt and projects The Snow League and Whitespace.

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Shaun White at the Moncler Grenoble fall/winter 2026 show in Aspen, Colorado. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Ferragamo’s Italian craft, now with Alberto Tomba’s alpine edge

Ferragamo’s collaboration with the Italian skiing icon underscores the brand’s allegiance to discipline, performance and style that goes the distance.

Swimming

Katie Ledecky continues ‘ownership’ of 1,500m freestyle with second-fastest swim

The American Olympic champion wins US Pro Swim Series event easily and has now clocked 24 of the top 25 times for that distance.

Triathlon

Hong Kong triathlon coach to lay down key Olympics message, signpost LA route

Andrew Wright urges talented city squad to take advantage while going is good – ‘we don’t know what future looks like’.

Cade Wright hands over to Robin Elg after her outstanding leg in the National Games relay. Photo: Eugene Lee
Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

How Olympians think about success and failure – and what we can learn from them

Competing at the Games is a rare opportunity, and above all else, psychologists say, athletes must savour the moment – as most will not win.

World champion figure skater Alysa Liu, who will be competing for the US at next month’s Winter Olympics, is a big believer in sports psychology. Photo: Reuters
2026 Olympic Winter Games

Water skiing would ‘make more sense’ than novelty events at Winter Olympics

‘It’s sliding, and it’s ski, right?’ says Johan Eliasch, who says straying too far from Games’ core identity risks weakening their appeal.

IOC

Greater ambition: how Hong Kong and bay area could host Asian Games, Olympics

The cooperation showcased by the co-hosted National Games has further fuelled calls to launch a bid to welcome the world.

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