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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.
Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin were the targets of ‘China, Taiwan’ chants from fans at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Expo Centre.
With Gabriel’s fitness uncertain, the France defender has stepped in from the Brazilian as a threat from corners.
Fury erupts on social media over outcome of HSBC BWF World Tour Finals match in Hangzhou.
Hongkonger Siobhan Haughey qualifies fifth fastest for final, as China’s Tang Qianting sets Asian record in women’s 100m breaststroke.
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US athletes win four golds on opening day of competition, but 13-year-old Zhou Yanjun hints at bright future for Chinese programme.
The 2-time Olympian beat her personal best in the 50m butterfly to break a 10-year-old record before helping freestyle relay team set new mark.
Siobhan Haughey leads a 15-strong Hong Kong team to the event in Budapest, with her sights set on making more history.
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Academics say critics seem to hold the view that Chinese women should be ‘pure’ and a way of projecting the nation’s soft power through sport.
The 20-year-old made history in the Paris pool by winning two golds and a silver, and breaking his own world record.
New ‘world-class’ Facilities Building includes new karate, table tennis and fitness centres, with officials targeting global glory.
With 2 rounds of games this week, fantasy managers need to work fast to get their teams in shape – including stocking up on some key players.
American Brett Kruse will attempt to become just the eighth person to swim the 45km around Hong Kong Island in aid of Splash Foundation.
Zheng Siwei won mixed doubles badminton title in Paris this summer and says fans expected him to continue to LA Games in 2028 and beyond.
I was burned last week by thinking Pep Guardiola’s side would turn it around, I won’t let that happen again.
Son Jun-ho was detained in China for 10 months ‘on suspicion of accepting bribes’ and was one of 43 people banned.
Russian world No 8 and defending champion says he does not know if being No 1 will be a help or hindrance at next month’s ATP 250 event.
The Spaniard, who guided her through her groundbreaking season this year, is having surgery, and will be covered by Argentine Dante Bottini.
Siobhan Haughey will be out to win her fifth world title, while the Adams Chillingworth and Mak will be out to extend their ‘friendly rivalry’.
The world No 1 has endured a tough time since a shock loss at the Olympics – that he avenged in Fukuoka – but ended the season in fine style.
Wu uploaded videos of her dancing in short shorts, mini skirts and stockings which racked up tens of thousands of likes on Douyin.
Physical 100 star Hong Beom-seok is taking part in the indoor fitness event at AsiaWorld-Expo.
With fixtures coming thick and fast, it is timely to look at the Norwegian’s opponents and teams with favourable fixtures and a new boss.
New code of governance sets out three major areas where the city’s National Sports Associations need to improve by 2026.
City team’s recent ‘purple patch’ of good form and a design considered the best have seen the jersey acquire a cult status among diehard fans.
Despite coming off back of two wins, China go in as underdogs against the Asian giants, especially as they will be without three key players.
Fellow Asian Games gold medallist Leung Chun-wing, who is now a coach at HKSI, backs city’s cyclists to step up at next year’s National Games.
Hundreds of runners in the 50km event went without water, while many slam poor organisation, ‘having to fend for themselves’ during typhoon.
Lawmaker Adrian Pedro Ho had requested meeting in hope of changing government’s mind, but instead was told officials would not budge.
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