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Usain Bolt (centre) leads Jamaica to victory in 4x100m relay at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Athletics and swimming are the only two sports guaranteed to be held in 2026. Photo: AFP
Other Sport

Australia hopes Glasgow’s pared-back 2026 Commonwealth Games will lure other hosts

The Scottish government has backed Glasgow’s bid, which proposes hosting 10 sports, compared with the 18 when the city was last host in 2014.

The Scottish government has backed Glasgow’s bid, which proposes hosting 10 sports, compared with the 18 when the city was last host in 2014

Oil and gas giants spent US$5.6 billion cleaning images through ‘sportwashing’

Clean air and empty runway offer elite women chance to break 10km world record

China

After beating illness, starting PhD, ex-world No 1 Zhu back playing table tennis

The Chinese star, who was diagnosed in 2020, says sport is now just a hobby, alongside her life as professor, student and businesswoman.

Zhu Yuling returned to the international arena for the first time in 4½ years last week, representing hosts Macau at the WTT Champions event. Photo: World Table Tennis
Zhu Yuling returned to the international arena for the first time in 4½ years last week, representing hosts Macau at the WTT Champions event. Photo: World Table Tennis
Hong Kong

Exclusive | Hong Kong to host table tennis elite at Kai Tak Sports Park in 2025, WTT boss says

CEO Steve Dainton says his organisation wants to be among first to hold an event at city’s newest venue which is set to open in early 2025.

China

China’s Sun Yingsha seals hat-trick of titles, as teen Lin continues winning run

Chinese pair take women’s and men’s crowns at World Table Tennis Champions event in Macau.

Hong Kong

Indonesia’s Ginting is biggest test yet for home hope Gunawan at Hong Kong Open

Hong Kong badminton player will try to keep his ‘inner fire’ going after his latest upset win takes him into the last eight.

Jason Gunawan of Hong Kong hits a return against Christo Popov on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
Other Sport

Nervous excitement as Sydney closes in on attaining World Marathon Majors status

City’s 42km race will join New York, London, Boston, Berlin, Chicago and Tokyo if it passes the assessment criteria for second straight year.

The 25,000 competitors in the Sydney Marathon will cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge (left) on their way to finishing at the Sydney Opera House (right).
The 25,000 competitors in the Sydney Marathon will cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge (left) on their way to finishing at the Sydney Opera House (right).
Hong Kong

Olympic champion Axelsen shows Angus Ng no mercy at badminton’s Hong Kong Open

But home fans are able to cheer victories for the city’s Paris Olympians at Hong Kong Coliseum.

Hong Kong

Olympic duo beaten but several locals qualify at badminton’s Hong Kong Open

Women’s doubles pair Lui Lok-lok and Tsang Hiu-yan among those to start well at Hong Kong Coliseum.

Travel & Leisure

Brazilian beach sport’s star dog gains social media following, and ad deals

Footvolley-playing dog Floki has charmed social media and Rio de Janeiro beachgoers with his skills. Now brand partnerships are rolling in.

Brazilian Border Collie Floki plays footvolley. Photo: AP
Other Sport

World anti-doping chiefs set sights on US college testing as drugs row deepens

Wada says US sends athletes to major competitions without sufficient testing, an accusation officials call ‘deflection’ ahead of China report.

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Witold Banka, president of the World Anti-Doping Agency, at a press conference at the Paris Olympics. Photo: EPA-EFE
Witold Banka, president of the World Anti-Doping Agency, at a press conference at the Paris Olympics. Photo: EPA-EFE
Other Sport

Can Hollywood magic help transform the Paralympics into must-see TV in 2028?

Large crowds and record coverage have officials feeling bullish about next Games in four years.

Fashion & Beauty

What is tenniscore fashion trend and why is Taylor Swift such a fan?

After Covid-19, everyone wanted comfy clothes – but fashionable ones. Enter tenniscore, trend whose rise was helped by the pickleball craze.

Hong Kong

Siobhan Haughey not yet ‘fully committed’ to competing at Olympic Games in 2028

Hongkonger has won two silver and two bronze medals and across past two Olympics in Tokyo and Paris.

Siobhan Haughey takes selfies with fans as she discussed the 2028 Olympic Games at an event held in a Taikoo shopping centre. Photo: Elson Li
Health & Wellness

Why runners need to be aware of raised heatstroke risk amid global warming

Experts say race organisers need to be prepared to deal with the risk of a condition that can damage runners’ organs and even kill them.

A volunteer holds out a cup of water for runners in the Falmouth Road Race in the US state of Massachusetts. Heatstroke among runners is becoming more of a risk as climate change increases the number of hot days. Photo: AP
A volunteer holds out a cup of water for runners in the Falmouth Road Race in the US state of Massachusetts. Heatstroke among runners is becoming more of a risk as climate change increases the number of hot days. Photo: AP
China

Jiang beats ‘greatest pressure’ on way to China’s first Paralympic swimming gold

Jiang’s triumph followed by another for Chen Yi after cyclists Li Zhangyu and Wang Xiaomei opened China’s gold medal account.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Paralympics begin with swimming silver and wins in badminton, boccia

After swimmer Chan Yui-lam claims silver, top seed Chu Man-kai makes a winning start in men’s badminton.

Health & Wellness

5 wellness things to do this weekend, August 30-September 1, in Hong Kong

There is plenty to do in Hong Kong this weekend to boost mental and physical health, from a fun day out with your dog to a laugh-out-loud comedy night to a kayaking family fun tour.

Unlock the secrets to a lifetime of passion and intimacy at a Mind Matters Academy relationship workshop on August 30. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong

Trying new sports best way to improve Hong Kong’s Paralympics haul: team chief

Hong Kong’s team will be out to at least match their performance at the Tokyo Games, but future growth may rely on expanding to new sports.

Twenty-three Hong Kong athletes will take part in the Paris Paralympics across eight sports. Photo: China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee
Twenty-three Hong Kong athletes will take part in the Paris Paralympics across eight sports. Photo: China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee
Paris Olympics 2024

Badminton, boccia athletes targeting golden glory at Paris Paralympics

Daniel Chan says there is no room for him in coaching after he retires because he’s the only wheelchair badminton athlete in city.

Other Sport

Ingebrigtsen smashes 3,000m world record, soaring Swede Duplantis hits new heights

Norwegian Ingebrigtsen breaks 28-year-old world record at Diamond League meet in Poland, and Swedish Olympic champion Duplantis raises own pole vault mark.

China

China’s Sun Yang wins 400m title hours after giving tearful poolside interview

Chinese social media users rush to support disgraced Olympian after first competitive race since 4-year drugs ban ended.

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China’s Sun Yang gets emotional during an interview with journalists at the National Summer Swimming Championships. Photo: Weibo/欧洲足球记录者
OPINION
Lisa Lim

Language Matters | Why ‘Paralympics’ is more inclusive now than when word was coined

Lisa Lim
Wee Kek Koon

Reflections | After Olympics gender rows, how Chinese called people straddling sexes

Wee Kek Koon
Tim Noonan

Opinion | Ohtani gives baseball the moment it desperately needed

Tim Noonan
Tom Bell

Opinion | Covid scare, no food, tears of joy: what snooker Masters tells us before Sevens

Tom Bell
Tim Noonan

Opinion | Ohtani’s greatest baseball season ever, or Judge? Yankee ties might tip MVP race

Tim Noonan
Patrick Blennerhassett

Opinion | Unvaccinated athletes find themselves thrust into public debate on vaccine mandates

Patrick Blennerhassett
MULTIMEDIA
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14-year-old Hong Kong swimmer wins Paralympic bronze

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North Korea wins 1st Olympic medal in 8 years

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More Hong Kong medals after Vivian Kong’s fencing gold?

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Japan’s Olympic gymnasts see China as ‘No 1 rival’

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