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Lacrosse

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.

22 Nov 2024 - 3:30PM

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

23 Sep 2024 - 4:19PM

Hong Kong sports

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

25 Aug 2024 - 11:29AM

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.

23 Aug 2024 - 7:51PM

China’s Teagan Ng in action against Ireland at the World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship in Hong Kong. Photo: HKCLA

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.

23 Aug 2024 - 6:33PM

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.

21 Aug 2024 - 8:00PM

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.

20 Aug 2024 - 6:58PM

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.

19 Aug 2024 - 7:08PM

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.

18 Aug 2024 - 11:25PM

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.

18 Aug 2024 - 7:54PM

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.

18 Aug 2024 - 8:52PM

Ireland’s Bridget Valentine, who scored four goals, tries to breach Hong Kong’s defence. Photo: HKLAX

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.

17 Aug 2024 - 9:47PM

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.

17 Aug 2024 - 3:09PM

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.

17 Aug 2024 - 1:28PM

Sienna Neill (in black) of New Zealand in possession against Australia at Sham Shui Po Sports Ground on Friday. Photo: Vivian Lee

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.

16 Aug 2024 - 5:03PM

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.

15 Aug 2024 - 11:30PM

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.

14 Aug 2024 - 7:30AMvideocam

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.

31 Mar 2024 - 7:57PM

Hong Kong’s men celebrate winning the city’s Lacrosse Open at HKU Stanley Ho Sports Centre. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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.

30 Mar 2024 - 6:43PM

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.

29 Mar 2024 - 7:43PM

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.

24 Mar 2024 - 2:00PM

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.

1 Jan 2024 - 8:00PM

Hugo Peel (third from left) was a pivotal figure in Great Britain’s World Lacrosse Super Sixes success. Photo: Dickson Lee

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

31 Dec 2023 - 7:03PM

Hong Kong lacrosse coaches divided over focus on Olympic format

Women’s head coach Gemini Fan believes city’s small population means concentrating on six-a-side version of sport is best approach, but men’s head coach Bob Snider wants broad approach.

30 Dec 2023 - 7:30PM

Hong Kong pair battle back from ACL injuries to start World Lacrosse Super Sixes

Leona Chak and Woo Ka-yu both damaged their right knees within the space of 24 hours at the women’s World Championships in 2022.

30 Dec 2023 - 4:00PM

Hong Kong’s Leona Chak (left) drives forward during her side’s game against the Philippines at the World Lacrosse Super Sixes. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Great Britain’s men stamp authority on World Lacrosse Super Sixes

Tom Wenham’s side hammer Philippines 23-6, before putting 28 past hosts Hong Kong after arriving in city at 2am on Thursday. Head coach hails ‘phenomenal’ tournament and says organisers have done ‘fantastic job’.

29 Dec 2023 - 8:03PM

Hong Kong’s Issac Wu Yun-Hong (left) catches the ball during his side’s game against the Philippines. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Hong Kong’s women ‘still learning’ says lacrosse coach after heavy Sixes defeats

Hosts Hong Kong have fielded two teams in the women’s competition at the World Lacrosse Super Sixes, but the likes of Great Britain and Germany proved too strong.

29 Dec 2023 - 7:41PM

World Lacrosse Super Sixes ‘a fabulous’ opportunity, says GB head coach

Head Tom Wenham believes men’s team has talent to be competitive in new format, which will make its Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028.

27 Dec 2023 - 8:00AM

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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