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9 September, 2024
Go Park Sai Sha features an artificial pitch where young players will be trained by Arsenal Football Development Hong Kong. Photo: May Tse
Sun Hung Kai Properties

‘Landmark’ Go Park Sai Sha will give Hong Kong elite, grass roots sport boost

New 1.3-million square feet Ma On Shan complex features host of top-class indoor and outdoor sports facilities.

Editorial | Hong Kong football has more to do to achieve its goal

Hong Kong children

Hong Kong billiard halls can apply from February 25 to admit children as young as 8

Hong Kong Squash Open

China chiefs turn to Hong Kong for help growing squash ahead of 2028 Olympics

There are just 150 squash courts across mainland China, while Hong Kong has 450, as well as men and women ranked inside the world top 40.

Hong Kong’s Tomato Ho (right), seen in action against Scotland’s Lisa Aitken during the city’s Squash Open, is ranked 25th in the world. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

This ‘grandma’s game’ is taking Hong Kong – and all ages – by storm

Once a niche sport, pickleball has captivated the city and players of every age – even Taylor Swift and Michael Phelps are fans.

2025 Asian Winter Games

Skiers? Curlers? Hong Kong has them in its largest ever Asian Winter Games team

Speed skaters and ice hockey players also among those travelling to Harbin, seeking an elusive first medal for the city.

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Opinion | Hong Kong won’t be Asia’s sports event hub until it upgrades amateurish chiefs

Handing public money to unbeneficial events and missing opportunities to promote the city, too many seem out of touch with the modern world.

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The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Half Marathon takes place this weekend, with no translator to be provided for the winner. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park to host 10,000 during first trial of main stadium

Rugby event will help assess the effectiveness of crowd dispersal using public transport.

Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Native English teachers can’t fix what ails Hong Kong education

Readers discuss reforming the city’s exam-oriented system, the lack of sleep among schoolchildren, and claw machines covering up illicit gambling.

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New Year’s resolutions in Hong Kong sport: put bums on seats and review funding

Our writers wish for better ‘mega’ events, larger crowds and a best ever National Games, but query the clamour to pay athletes more.

Hopefully we will see more tears of joy in 2025, like the ones Vivian Kong shed after winning gold in the women’s epee at the Paris Olympics. Photo: Xinhua
Year in Review

Paris Olympics, Messi fail: Hong Kong’s best and worst sporting moments of 2024

No guessing which disaster was the city’s low point, but after a summer of success, which golden moment stands out from all the rest?

Lionel Messi looks on from the substitutes bench in a Hong Kong vs Inter Miami soccer friendly. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong culture

Editorial | Real Madrid event needs to be a lesson learned

The disappointment of some football fans over a ‘meet-and-greet’ comes less than a year after Lionel Messi failed to play in an exhibition game.

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

The mixed-relay foursome, including Olympic medallist Siobhan Haughey, finishes seven in final.

Ian Ho helps Li Sum-yiu out of the water as Siobhan Haughey and Ralph Koo check Hong Kong’s time in the mixed 4x50m freestyle relay.
India

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

Excitement has gripped enthusiasts since the match between China’s world champion and the Indian prodigy began, with the score at 6.5 each.

People look on in the viewing area as grandmasters Ding Liren (right) of China and Gukesh Dommaraju of India compete in the World Chess Championship in Singapore. Photo: EPA-EFE
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.

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.

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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.

Vivian Kong shows off the fencing gold medal she won in dramatic circumstances at the Paris Olympics. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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.

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.

Passengers boarding a public bus in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui district on November 12. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

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