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Mahohi Nguyen Tang stands with his surfboard in Big Wave Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Antony Dickson

Hong Kong

Hong Kong surfing ban forces Olympics hopeful to join Swiss national team

Hong Kong has no surfing team, no facilities and a government ban on surfing at any public beaches.

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Coggins in battle to race again in 2024 after Korea World Cup injury setback

Open-water swimmers battle choppy seas, gathering storm in World Cup 10km race

Outdoor

Hong Kong Olympian set for Ironman World Championship debut at age of 60

Michael Tse rowed for the city at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and was formerly a coach at Hong Kong Institute of Sport.

Michael Tse will race in his third Ironman at a venue that is considered the holy grail for triathletes. Photo: Michael Tse
Michael Tse will race in his third Ironman at a venue that is considered the holy grail for triathletes. Photo: Michael Tse

Hong Kong

Veteran Campbell aims to make it four out of four at Hong Kong Oxfam Trailwalker

The 42-year-old lawyer, who has won twice in the men’s event and once in the mixed-team race, is eyeing top spot again for the November 15 race.

Trail Running

Hong Kong sending 38-strong squad to first Asia-Pacific Trail Running Championships

City’s team will be largest delegation at weekend’s races in South Korea, where runners will go head-to-head over 80km, 40km and 15km.

Outdoor

Coggins to shoulder Hong Kong’s World Triathlon Cup hopes, illness hits Brown, Yu

This year’s penultimate cup race will be staged in the South Korean city of Tongyeong on Saturday.

Tokyo Olympian Oscar Coggins will be Hong Kong’s lone representative at Saturday’s World Cup race in South Korea. Photo: Xinhua

Other Sport

Explorer who spent two years walking across Africa takes on Hong Kong Moontrekker

Mario Rigby is taking part to advocate for nature and sustainability, and as training for his bid to tackle the world’s seven tallest summits.

Renowned eco-explorer Mario Rigby will take part in the Hong Kong Barclays MoonTrekker 2024 to champion nature conservation. Photo: Sun Yeung
Renowned eco-explorer Mario Rigby will take part in the Hong Kong Barclays MoonTrekker 2024 to champion nature conservation. Photo: Sun Yeung

Outdoor

Hong Kong’s Ng felt ‘lost’ after Olympic woe, will take break from triathlon

Fifth place in Hong Kong-hosted Asia Triathlon Cup race masks deeper concerns for Jason Ng, who vows to ‘get back my desire’.

Outdoor

Mum’s tears of joy as Hong Kong climber, 9, wins national competition in Beijing

Veronica Chik claims top honours at China National Youth Climbing Championships just weeks after record-breaking outdoor climb on mainland.

Health & Wellness

How to fuel your body when trail running to avoid health problems

Many trail runners don’t consume enough calories in races, which can lead to long-term health issues. Hong Kong experts advise what to eat.

Vicky Sham runs on a trail in Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong. Photo: Vicky Sham

Outdoor

Hong Kong triathlon star Coggins takes ‘positive step’, more gold for Yee

Bailee Brown edges closer to belonging in elite company, after tiny margin separates Hongkonger from ‘huge breakthrough race’ during event in Weihai.

Oscar Coggins continued his comeback with a stellar showing in Weihai. Photo: Handout
Oscar Coggins continued his comeback with a stellar showing in Weihai. Photo: Handout

Extreme Sports

‘Courageous’ 9-year-old Hongkonger completes stunning climb in mainland China

Veronica Chik returned to sport after self-imposed 3-month lay-off to become youngest Hongkonger to navigate ‘China Climb’.

Outdoor

Rejuvenated Hong Kong star Coggins set for ‘Olympic-level’ test in China triathlon

Coach Andrew Wright says city’s triathletes will find it tough in Weihai but is confident they will be competitive at 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Outdoor

Hong Kong star wants to tame ‘fears’ and inspire at Ironman World Championship

Ruby Cheng seeking to ‘empower women’ on return to ironman global stage in Nice, 12 months after competition debut.

Ruby Cheng, seen here at Happy Valley, will be out to exorcise the ghosts of 2019, when she finished 176th in her age category at the half-ironman World Championship on the Cote d’Azur. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

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

Outdoor

Paralympics: Jetze Plat claims third consecutive triathlon gold despite delay

The 33-year-old Dutchman finished in a time of 58 minutes, 16 seconds to defend titles from Rio de Janeiro 2016 and Tokyo 2020.

Crossfit

Serbian athlete dies in swimming event of CrossFit Games challenge in Texas

Lazar Dukic, 28, went underwater and did not resurface while swimming in Marine Creek Lake in the Texas city of Fort Worth on Thursday morning.

Travel & Leisure

What are ‘mad skills’ and why do they matter on a CV? Experts explain

Why should you put ‘mad skills’ on your CV? These attributes, such as a passion for theatre, being a rescue diver, or learning an obscure language, can make the difference when applying for a job.

Having a passion for theatre or learning a foreign language are examples of unusual soft skills, also called “mad skills”, that can make the difference when applying for a job. Photo: Shutterstock

Extreme Sports

Hong Kong swimmer breaks record for Denmark-Sweden strait – next stop Olympics

Edie Hu becomes ninth and fastest person to swim Oresund Strait, before heading to Paris to cheer on Hong Kong swimmers at the Olympics.

Edie Hu swimming the Oresund Strait. Photo: Amy Miao
Edie Hu swimming the Oresund Strait. Photo: Amy Miao

Outdoor

How Michael Jordan’s US Dream Team gave Hong Kong coach an Olympics to remember

City’s cycling head coach was at the 1992 Olympics as an athlete when he met the basketball legends at the Barcelona Games.

Outdoor

US medal prospect Kasper hails Hong Kong’s role in securing her Olympic spot

Triathlete Kirsten Kasper says compatriots and Olympic medallists Gwen Jorgensen and Katie Zaferes changed her view over longevity in sport.

Trail Running

Hoka guru wants to curb shoe tech advance, as sub-2 hour marathon chase quickens

Brand’s co-founder Nico Mermoud says line could be named in honour of Hong Kong, after regular testing on city’s trails before 2009 launch.

Nico Mermoud’s experience at the 2007 UTMB was partially responsible for the creation of Hoka. Photo: Hoka
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