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9 September, 2024
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SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Getting past poker: Sands China drives Macau to diversify economy

Xi Jinping to visit Macau for 25th anniversary of handover as Sands China unveils non-gaming strategy.

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Swimming

Hong Kong relay team set city record in 4x50m mixed final at world championships

India

‘Once in a lifetime’: Ding v Gukesh chess showdown in Singapore proves huge draw

Profile

Profile | Meet the man who brought poker out of Hong Kong’s shadows

Stephen Lai caught the gambling bug at university in England – on his return to Hong Kong, he played his cards right and formed the Hong Kong Poker Players’ Association.

Stephen Lai is professional poker player and director of the Hong Kong Poker Players Association. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
From our archives

Recap | Pele, John McEnroe and Liverpool FC: Hong Kong’s most iconic sports moments

5 moments in history when sporting legends like Pele, Steve Davis, John McEnroe and Gary Player thrilled Hong Kong fans.

Vivian Kong looking to take Siobhan Haughey’s Hong Kong Sports Stars crown

Haughey has won the award for the past three consecutive years, but Kong’s stunning performance in Paris Olympics makes her a strong contender.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Streetathon organiser ‘sorry’ after runners covered extra 9km

RunOurCity Foundation CEO Andes Leung says more could have been done to prevent half-marathon participants going beyond standard distance.

RunOurCity organised the first Hong Kong Streetathon in 2014, which has grown into one of the city’s signature racing events. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Streetathon organiser investigates claim participants ran extra 9km

Wrong directions from volunteers led runners to do an extra 9km for half-marathon, social media user says.

Trail running and hiking

Test of endurance: a visual guide to The North Face 100 trail race in Hong Kong

The North Face 100 or TNF makes its much-anticipated return to Hong Kong this month. Here’s a look at the races and routes.

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong athletes told to take on world, as new HK$1 billion training base opens

New ‘world-class’ Facilities Building includes new karate, table tennis and fitness centres, with officials targeting global glory.

An athlete is put through her paces in the fitness training centre at the New Facilities Building at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Many of Hong Kong’s sports associations need to lift their game

The city is making significant steps forward in sport development. Improving the standards of the sporting bodies is vital.

Edgar Yang, honorary secretary general of the SF&OC (left), and vice-president Kenneth Fok discuss the code of governance report with the media. Photo: Elson Li
North Korea

Letters | A more adventurous North Korean military should worry Asia

Readers discuss Pyongyang’s involvement in the Ukraine war, improving Hong Kong’s abilities as event host and the benefits of a cross-border digital health data system.

Hong Kong transport

Letters | Don’t want bus fares hikes? Then fix our congested streets

Readers discuss the rationale for bus fare increases in Hong Kong, the proposal to limit access to public outpatient clinics, the ban on surfing, and direct flight routes to Southeast Asia.

Hong Kong culture

A taste of training for Hyrox in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong should keep its cool in the age of Trump

Readers discuss the need to avoid getting caught up in US-China tensions, preventing crime on the airlines, the perks of living in Hong Kong, and a marketing expert’s optimism about the city’s future.

US senator Marco Rubio, now Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, speaks at a campaign rally for then candidate Trump in Doral, Florida, on July 9. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
Hong Kong society

Hongkongers heading to airport urged to take trains during test event

Organiser for Sunday cycling race says rolling traffic controls to be enforced on North Lantau Highway, with travel times up by 30 minutes.

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Term limits, stricter oversight on horizon for Hong Kong’s sport chiefs

Sources say committee has made recommendations on future code of governance, and report could be made public this week.

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Hong Kong Windsurfing Open star wants Olympic rule change after Paris heartbreak

The Briton finished in the top three in 13 of her 14 races in the iQFoil in the French capital this summer but settled for bronze.

Emma Wilson, competing here in the Women’s RS:X Windsurfing at the Tokyo Olympics, is taking part in the Hong Kong Open. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Sweeping ban on surfing makes no sense

The government should seek to calm the waters and engage with the surf community so that a solution can be found for the enjoyment of all.

John Lee policy address 2024

Letters | John Lee is right to call for removing cap on Shenzhen visitors

Readers discuss the hits and misses in the chief executive’s policy address, on topics ranging from cross-border travel and inclusive initiatives to sports and health development.

Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Time is ripe for sports arbitration system in Hong Kong

Hong Kong government plans to explore establishing such a dispute resolution mechanism appear to be a winning move.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport is seen in Lausanne, Switzerland. The organisation could provide a model for Hong Kong’s own court of sport arbitration. File photo: Shutterstock

Editorial | Efforts to establish Hong Kong as a venue for elite sports events are paying off

A joint effort from the government, private companies and the sports sector can ensure the city becomes a vibrant hub for top competitions.

A feneral view of Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Jelly Tse
My Take

My Take | A sports dispute resolution system is long overdue in Hong Kong

A passion for sport is starting to take hold in the city along with a desire to host ‘mega’ events. But there is no clear process for settling differences.

Olympic medallist Emma Wilson can ‘inspire’ locals at Hong Kong Open, coach says

The Briton, who finished third at the Tokyo Games in the RS:X event, was also on the podium in Paris when iQFoil was introduced.

World Snooker

Hong Kong’s appeal as global city wins over snooker chiefs as event is confirmed

Sport’s rulers officially release details of World Grand Prix, to be staged in March in ‘world-class’ arena at new Kai Tak Sports Park.

Kai Tak Sports Park’s indoor arena will provide the venue for the World Grand Prix snooker event. Photo: Sam Tsang
John Lee policy address 2024

Hong Kong to host large-scale sports events in drive to become mega-event economy

Sports bodies, including horse racing, welcome Chief Executive John Lee’s plans for the industry, venues and athletes in his policy address.

Chief Executive John Lee says Kai Tak Sports Park, which is set to open in the first quarter of 2025, would boost sports development, tourism, entertainment and the mega-event economy. Photo: Jelly Tse

New sports chief to review elite athlete grants, lead reform of governing bodies

George Tsoi, a civil servant with 10 years’ experience, is the city’s third commissioner for sports in the past 13 months.

Hong Kong society

Pilot audio description service gives Hong Kong’s blind a chance to enjoy sport

Hong Kong Blind Union says it has offered the service at 105 sports events over the past 4½ years.

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