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Lars Hamer
Lars Hamer
Hong Kong
@larshamer1
Reporter, Hong Kong
Lars Hamer joined the SCMP in Hong Kong after working as the editor-in-chief for That's Magazine, a lifestyle publication and news platform in mainland China. He graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London with a degree in Media and Communications in 2016 and moved to China in 2018.

Facility near Ma On Shan, which will be available to the public, expected to have trial opening next month. Other amenities include multipurpose arena, climbing wall, and a 24-hour gym.

Four-time Olympian Stephanie Au will be 32 by the time the world’s biggest sporting event gets under way in France in July, and is confident of qualifying for her ‘last big one’.

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Hong Kong, China Weightlifting and Powerlifting Association issues public apology over remarks made by chairwoman Josephine Ip, who previously called city a ‘small country’.

Weeks before Olympics, the Hongkonger breaks 800 metres freestyle record in her first crack at the distance, chosen because ‘I want to go for dinner with my mum’.

Chairwoman of Hong Kong’s weightlifting and powerlifting association had referred to ‘13 countries’ represented in Asian championship, which features Hong Kong and Taiwan.

The last ‘doubler’ of the season is likely to see several FPL managers using their Bench Boost chip while a differential might be Newcastle’s Alexander Isak as captain.

Title race, Champions League spots, European qualification and survival from relegation all still to play for in finale so expect teams to field strong XIs.

Asian gold medallist Tang Qianting sets regional best twice in women’s 100m breaststroke event, while Pan Zhanle clocks third sub-47 second time in 100m freestyle.

Kenya’s Willy Mnangat claims he was employed to help winner He Jie break Chinese record, but there is no record of his name among official pacers and agent Karen Lin angrily denies involvement.

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Organisers investigate as footage, showing Willy Mnangat beckoning his Chinese opponent to overtake him and two others, attracts widespread ridicule.

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Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau declines to reveal medal target, but Michael Luk says Hong Kong government should be ‘proactive’ and match prizes from companies and Jockey Club.

The annual HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens includes the likes of Aston Villa, Newcastle and Fulham, but coincides with potential Hong Kong title decider between Lee Man and Kitchee.