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Ira Gorawara

Vivian Kong Man-wai may be home already, but there is plenty to come on day six in what is becoming a riveting Games.
As Hongkongers absorb the news of Siobhan Haughey’s second bronze, they will also be asking what’s coming next.
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Unless you’ve been off the grid, Simone Biles became the world’s most decorated gymnast after Tuesday and she is back in search of more gold – with golf also entering the fray.
There’s something for everyone, though, so let’s take a look at what’s on the menu.

Gymnastics: Biles redemption
The “twisties” forced Biles to withdraw from Tokyo’s all-around competition, setting the stage for a comeback arc – and so far, she has delivered.
However, this may not be so clear-cut. Tokyo’s gold and silver medallists, Biles’ compatriot Sunisa Lee and Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade respectively, will fight her for the top of the podium.
China’s Qiu Qiyuan and Ou Yushan will also hit the mats alongside the sport’s icons at 12.15am.
Swimming: 200m butterfly final
Hong Kong’s Haughey has a day off, but the sport goes on with four finals and three semi-finals slated in at ungodly hours.
Zhang Yufei, the Olympic record-holder, seeks China’s second swimming gold at 2.30am in the 200m butterfly final.
But before we pierce into the late hours of the night, Hong Kong’s Cindy Cheung Sum-yuet will go in heat 1 of the 200m backstroke at around 5pm, followed by Ian Ho Yentou’s crack at the 50m freestyle in heat 10 at 5.18pm.

Tennis: Zheng continues
It’s been an Olympics of some sort for China’s Zheng Qinwen.
After two gruelling three-hour marathons in the stifling Parisian heat, the world No 7 is just two steps away from grandeur.
But Zheng will be thrown into a trial by fire in her Olympic debut, set to meet world No 1 Iga Swiatek in the women’s singles semi-finals at 6pm.
In the mixed doubles, China’s Wang Xinyu and Zhang Zhizhen also have a semi-final, at 8pm.
Table tennis: China in quarters
The table tennis powerhouse it is China is scribbled all over today’s quarter-final matchups.
Fresh off mixed doubles dominance, world No 1 Sun Yingsha will pursue another gold against Chinese Taipei’s Cheng I-ching at 10pm, closely followed by world No 4 Fan Zhendong’s race to the semi-final against Japan’s Tomokazu Harimoto at 11pm.
But preceding those games, world No 4 Chen Meng will face Austria’s Sofia Polcanova at 4pm.

Men’s golf: teeing off
We aren’t the weather forecasters, but there was a risk of rain for Hong Kong on Thursday, as there was through the week.
Your round at the Hong Kong Golf Club or in Clear Water Bay may have been cancelled.
So switch the clubs for the remotes and prepare for round one of men’s individual stroke play at 3pm.


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Paris Olympics 5 things to know for day 6: Biles’ quest for more gold, Zheng’s semi-final

Chinese tennis player Qinwen Zheng is on the charge for a medal after beating Angelique Kerber to reach the semi-finals in Paris. Photo: AP

Simone Biles, not content with becoming the most decorated gymnast, has her eye on more gold in Paris. Photo: AP

Hong Kong swimmer Cindy Cheung be in the pool for her 200m backstroke heat. Photo: Jonathan Wong

World No 1 Sun Yingsha is looking to add a singles gold to her mixed doubles success. Photo: Reuters

While you were sleeping: 5 things to know after Pan gold, Haughey bronze at Paris Olympics

China’s Pan Zhanle raises a fist after breaking the world record on his way to gold. Photo: AFP

Winner Sarah Sjostrom (centre) is applauded on to the podium by Siobhan Haughey (right). Photo: AP

Rafael Nadal (left) and Carlos Alcaraz manage a smile despite their doubles quarter-final loss. Photo: AFP

Tse Ying-suet takes a tumble as she and Tang Chun-man crashed out of the Games. Photo: AFP

Pan Zhanle of China displays his medal during the ceremony for the men’s 100m freestyle. Photo: Xinhua

Paris Olympics: Asia’s standards not good enough, Japan triathlete Kenji Nener says

Kenji Nener believes triathlon in Asia has a long way to go to match standards elsewhere. Photo: Reuters.

Nener is unsure if he will try to compete in a third Olympics after a “frustrating” race in Paris. Photo: Reuter.

Leo Bergere and new Olympic champion Alex Yee are among those leading the way in world triathlon. Photo: DPA

Paris Olympics: Hong Kong queen Siobhan Haughey ‘still happy’ as she extends medal record

Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey receives her medal at the Paris La Defense Arena. Photo: AFP

Winner Sarah Sjostrom is 30, the same age Haughey will reach by the time of the next Olympics. Photo: Xinhua

Haughey spends more time in the pool than ever since working with coach Tom Rushton. Photo: Xinhua

Paris Olympics: Jason Ng fails to finish triathlon, doubts he can call himself an ‘Olympian’

Jason Ng’s wetsuit was torn about 200 metres into the swim leg. Photo: Mike Chan

Jason Ng said in the mixed zone it was “heartbreaking your Olympic race is over in two minutes”. Photo: Mike Chan

Jason Ng was slowed down considerably when his wetsuit was torn at the back during the swim leg. Photo: SF&OC

Jason Ng stopped at the 18.7km mark of the 40km bike leg, the second portion of the triathlon. Photo: SF&OC

Paris Olympics: Chinese teens exciting social media on their surfboards and skateboards

Yang Siqi of China, who is China’s first Olympic surfer, has been described as “an absolute warrior” by sports commentators. Photo: AP

Yang Siqi, who is just 15, will be up against the United States’ Caroline Marks in the last-16 third round. Photo: AP

Cui Chenxi finished fourth in the women’s street final – China’s best result in skateboarding since its debut in Tokyo. Photo: Xinhua

Zheng Haohao, at 11 the youngest member of China’s delegation, will compete on Tuesday in the women’s park event. Photo: Weibo

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There’s also more Hong Kong interest, as Cindy Cheung and Ian Ho take to the pool


There’s also more Hong Kong interest, as Cindy Cheung and Ian Ho take to the pool.
