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Lars Hamer
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.
Sun Jiaxu pulls off shock victory in men’s skiing competition as Olympic champion Xu wins with hardest trick, while Gu wins snowboard gold.
On the men’s side, Meng Guangfu defended his 2024 title, while Nepal’s Sunmaya Budha was the No 1 woman.
Plus, with a Double Gameweek looming and an Assistant Manager chip to be played, and cups galore, there is some serious planning to be done.
National team selectors omit the trio for ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup in Shenzhen, after their withdrawal from world rankings.
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Upgrading old government-owned venue vital if city ‘aspires to be the best’, association president says, with Kai Tak not meeting criteria.
Organiser disputes Kai Tak Sports Park’s version of events after reports that application form was not returned.
Hongkonger was aiming to reach the main draw of a grand-slam tournament for the first time and had won his first qualifier in Melbourne.
The 20-year-old edges past Dmitry Popko but has 2 more qualifying rounds to get through to become first Hongkonger to play at Melbourne Park.
Frenchman edges Japanese veteran in thrilling final at Victoria Park, after Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov earlier lose doubles decider.
Shang ‘didn’t want to let you guys down, but I’m sorry’ as withdrawal sends his opponent Kei Nishikori of Japan through to final.
China’s Shang ends the run of Fabian Marozsan, while Jaume Munar and Alexandre Muller beat their seeded opponents and will meet in last four.
The main tasks this week are to find a replacement for Wolves’ suspended Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha – and to make full use of the bench.
A move with his grandparents when he was an infant led to the world No 65 player being sent to one of country’s famous sport schools.
Liu Guoliang vows to push global governing bodies to change rules on skipping World Table Tennis events, calling them ‘really questionable’.
Teenager books second-round date with Pedro Martinez, while Nishikori eases through to Khachanov clash.
The top men’s player has had an inconsistent season, while the city proves a success in terms of hosting events – but with limitations ahead.
While the four-time Olympic gold medallist grabs the headlines there has been a lot to celebrate in the water for the city’s athletes.
Tien went into the tournament riding the waves of reaching the final of the ATP Next Gen Finals, while Norrie had an inconsistent 2024.
The 32-year-old tells the Post that, while she has not retired from competitive sport, she enjoys the ‘different direction’ life has taken.
The world No 50, who faces the city’s No 1 Coleman Wong in the first round, had a breakthrough 2024 season but an unsatisfactory preseason.
The rising Chinese star pulled Wong’s name out of the hat at the tournament draw to set up a repeat of the Shanghai Masters first round match.
The duo, separately, say their decisions to step away are due to fines that will be imposed for missing international tournaments.
Trump follows fellow snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan in becoming a resident of the city via Quality Migrant Admission Scheme.
The title cannot be won over Christmas, but it can certainly be lost in a haze of mince pies and parties. Here are some tips for Gameweek 18.
Supporters who coughed up HK$7,000 each to meet their heroes left angry and disappointed after being stopped from doing so.
Lee Lok-yin bounces back from losing set to beat Chris Landman and set up clash with world No 30 Brendan Dolan.
Looking ahead, the Assistant Manager chip could be a game changer, but once activated, that person selected is with you for three weeks.
The 19-year-old, son of former Chinese professional athletes, loses first match in Jeddah but is working on getting his ‘mindset straight’.
Parents of a Hong Kong skateboarder signed a deal with a body that turned out to have no official standing; the group denies taking any money.
Hong Kong Olympian says she cannot maintain rigorous schedule she has for past several years.
