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Lacrosse
One of several sports bidding to become an Olympic event at the LA Games in 2028, Lacrosse is becoming increasingly popular globally. Long considered the preserve of elite schools and colleges in the United States, its demographic is changing as more people take up the game.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Meet the man dubbed “The LeBron of Lacrosse”, Paul Rabil, rumoured to be Vanessa Kirby’s new fiancé. Photo: @paulrabil/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Is The Crown’s Vanessa Kirby engaged? Meet Paul Rabil, her rumoured fiancé

Rabil, whose exes include Eiza González and Kelly Berger, retired from lacrosse in 2021 and now actively promotes the sport; he and Kirby have been dating for 2 years – but are they engaged?

Saudi Arabia sets sights on becoming lacrosse power, with Olympics on horizon

Philippines vow to take final step in Hong Kong after tight Super Sixes loss

Lacrosse newbies Philippines confident they have chance of making 2028 Olympics

They may have started playing years after their regional rivals but have improved quickly – and are a step away from the Super Sixes final.

The Philippines’ Chase Ladrido (centre) is flanked by Hong Kong’s Cheung Wing (left) and Lo Tin-chiu in the Filipinos’ 20-8 win at Wong Chuk Hang Sports Ground on Saturday. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong eye World Lacrosse Super Sixes as testing ground for 2028 LA Olympics

Both the men’s and women’s teams have been promised plenty of overseas exposure before the World Championships in 2027 and the LA Games.

Hong Kong confident about holding on to World Lacrosse Super Sixes hosting rights

Sport’s local governing body expects event to remain in city until Los Angeles Olympics, where short-format lacrosse will make its debut.

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Hong Kong’s men guaranteed best-ever finish at World Lacrosse Box Championships

Sunday’s 23-7 victory over Mexico was preceded by a 13-5 triumph against Belgium the previous day.

Hong Kong defeated Belgium 13-5 for a winning start at the World Lacrosse Box Championships. Photo: World Lacrosse
Hong Kong sports

US confirm status as world’s best, as lacrosse chief calls tournament ‘huge success’

Hong Kong lacrosse boss Raymond Fong says thousands of fans watched games across 10 days of action in city.

World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

China prove ‘best of the rest’, Hong Kong falter at lacrosse U20 Championship

Ninth place improves on China’s 2019 debut, but Hong Kong lose again.

US-China relations

China-US divide bridged as adopted kids return to play lacrosse for motherland

Four teens who left China as babies are representing their country of birth in Hong Kong – cheered on by their American adoptive parents.

Kit Pingyu Zanelli (right) in action for China at the World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship. Photo: HKCLA
World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

Japan complete double over England to reach World Lacrosse U20 semi-finals

Second victory over the English in four days guarantees Japan’s best showing at the tournament.

Megan Kitagawa (front row, third from right) with her teammates after Japan reached the semi-finals for the first time. Photo: HKCLA
World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

England lacrosse trio hoping to make most of ‘home advantage’ in Hong Kong

Co-captains say support has been hugely exciting and chance to return to ‘amazing’ Mong Kok Stadium motivation to beat Japan in last 8.

World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

Ireland, England set for blockbuster clash, China last 8 hopes hang by thread

Tight 16-11 defeat leaves China needed a miracle, but coach says battling for ninth place was what they expected at start of tournament.

World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

China try to limit damage in World Lacrosse U20 loss before Puerto Rico clash

United States win with ease, Australia and Canada also stay unbeaten, while Chinese Taipei vow to ‘just go hard’ despite skill gap.

China’s Sara Junlan Curley (right) battles for the ball with Ally Reilly. Photo: Hong Kong, China Lacrosse Association
World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

Hong Kong lacrosse player aiming to maintain Olympic link at U20 Championship

The Games is in her blood and Kallie Wong is targeting a place at the 2028 edition in Los Angeles.

Kallie Wong (right) in action at Hong Kong Football Club. Photo: Mike Chan
World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

Hong Kong in peril after Japan cause upset in Women’s U20 Championship lacrosse

Ireland deal blow to hosts Hong Kong, then Japanese make their task more difficult by beating England.

World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

England overpower Hong Kong, Puerto Rico ‘inspire’ in loss to US at U20 lacrosse

But home team Hong Kong are on course, coach says, as they aim to better past showings.

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World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

Jamaicans reap benefits of embracing lacrosse at U20 championship in Hong Kong

Players gaining opportunities to further their education as lacrosse gains a foothold in a country more renowned for athletics.

Jamaica’s players take part in the World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship’s opening ceremony on Thursday. Photo: HKLAX

US ‘can improve’ on 33-0 rout in women’s U20 lacrosse, as Australia also shine

Japan suffer upset against Ireland, while MVP Ocea Leavy leads the way for the Australians against New Zealand.

Joe Tsai

Olympics in 2028 is target for Hong Kong as city hosts global lacrosse event

Women’s U20 Championship ‘will raise awareness’ of the sport, chairman of local governing body says as it eyes qualifiers for LA Games.

Hong Kong

Hosts Hong Kong make winning start to World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship

City’s team beat Jamaica on tournament’s opening day, but sterner test awaits next as they face England.

Jamaica’s Makayla Mitchell vies with Alexias Yip of Hong Kong at Mong Kok Stadium. Photo: Dickson Lee

Doing better than last outing is Hong Kong’s aim at World Lacrosse U20 event

City’s team will rely on home crowd as they face strong England and Japan in group stage, with powerhouses US and rivals Canada also lying in wait.

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China and Hong Kong (in white) played out a friendly match at the Hong Kong Football Club on Tuesday. Photo: Hong Kong, China Lacrosse Association

Hong Kong’s men avenge Fogo Japan loss, but women lose crown at Lacrosse Open

Third time’s a charm for city’s men, who finally get better of arch-rivals after losing finals in 2023, 2019, but women’s no match for Japanese club side boasting six national team players.

Hosts eye success at Hong Kong Lacrosse Open after beating defending champions

Home men’s team see off Fogo Japan to raise hopes of making it third time lucky should they meet them in Sunday’s final.

Belgium

Hong Kong’s main teams in fine start to Lacrosse Open, development side struggles

Hong Kong’s senior women started the defence of their title with two easy wins, while the U20 women and senior men also won their matches.

Hong Kong’s Anne Charlotte Hartley (centre) flanked by J Connection’s Kotoka Tate (left) and Jane Lee. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

Low-key Hong Kong Open paying price for lacrosse’s inclusion in 2028 LA Olympics

Head of city’s lacrosse association says focused has switched to Sixes format, as hosts target finals rematch against Fogo Japan.

Fogo Japan celebrate winning the 2023 Hong Kong Open. Photo: Handout

Teen lacrosse star Peel says Britain’s triumph in Hong Kong fuels Olympic dream

Hugo Peel has the 2028 Games in his sights after his goals, including a hat-trick in the final, fired Great Britain to World Lacrosse Super Sixes success in Hong Kong.

Team GB coaches look to Olympic future after World Lacrosse Super Sixes triumph

Great Britain’s men and women won their respective competitions, both beating their German counterparts in Sunday’s finals at Wong Chuk Hang Recreation Ground

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