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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 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.

IOC

Olympics in 5 cities? Japan’s IOC presidential candidate pushes ‘crazy’ idea

Trending in China

China doctor disciplined for Olympian medical leak after getting autographs

Swimming

Hong Kong Olympian Stephanie Au eyes World Championships, National Games spots

The 32-year-old tells the Post that, while she has not retired from competitive sport, she enjoys the ‘different direction’ life has taken.

Hong Kong swimmer Stephanie Au told the Post she is looking to compete at the World Aquatics Championships and National Games in 2025. Photo: SF&OC
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s year in sports: Olympic success and readying Kai Tak complex

Analysts hail ‘bumper’ year for sector but flag disappointment with Messi’s no-show as area for authorities to learn from.

IOC

Olympics athletics legend Coe vows to shake up IOC if he wins presidency race

Coe, a double Olympic champion and head of World Athletics, sees himself as the reform candidate in the contest to replace Thomas Bach.

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Fifa Women's World Cup

‘Get Japan back on top’: new coach Nielsen targets more Women’s World Cup glory

The Dane, Japan’s first foreign-born women’s coach, takes over a team that has not reached a World Cup or Olympic semi-final since 2015.

The Greenland-born Nielsen, speaking at his first press conference in Tokyo on Wednesday, pledged to help Japan become more than just dangerous dark horses. Photo: Kyodo
Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

Paris Games less polluting, not ‘carbon neutral’ – so what can LA 2028 learn?

This summer’s Olympics and Paralympics generated 1.59 million tonnes of carbon dioxide – a 54.6 per cent reduction from London and Rio.

Trending in China

Backlash against ‘sexy’ China athletes a reflection of traditional values: experts

Academics say critics seem to hold the view that Chinese women should be ‘pure’ and a way of projecting the nation’s soft power through sport.

American cinema

Thriller September 5 recalls hostage tragedy at 1972 Munich Olympics

‘Almost like Rear Window,’ director says of September 5, set in ABC Sports control room. Producer who was there recalls what it was like.

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A Palestinian terrorist on a balcony at the Olympic Village in Munich where his group held Israeli athletes hostage. The Black September attack in 1972 is the subject of new thriller September 5. Photo: AP
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Top coach reveals how Olympic champion Brownlee ‘dramatically changed triathlon’

Ben Bright has had big hand in 11 Olympic medals as senior figure for GB triathlon, after ‘years coming to terms’ with own Games blow.

Alistair Brownlee on his way to retaining his Olympic title in Rio in 2016. Photo: Reuters
Swimming

I’ll never get used to being a star: Olympic champ, world’s fastest swimmer Pan

When asked how he ensures that fame will not change him, he says he focuses only on himself and does not ‘go on the internet so much’.

Swimming

Hong Kong Olympian taking break after Paris push, to focus on youth charity work

Swimmer Camille Cheng launched Mind the Waves with teammates Stephanie Au and Jamie Yeung, and believes in ‘preventive intervention’ approach.

Trending in China

China table tennis wonder boy shines on social media, viewed as future champion

Inspired by grandmother, boy started learning table tennis at eight months old.

A three-year-old table tennis prodigy in China is captivating social media with his impressive skills. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Fame and celebrity

Who is Spanish tennis player, Paula Badosa, accused of racism in China?

Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa is in hot water after being accused of racism while competing at the China Open – so who is she exactly?

Paula Badosa has gone viral for all the wrong reasons this month. Photos: Instagram
Trending in China

China museum slammed over ‘ugly’ statue of Olympic diving queen Quan Hongchan

Online critics round on museum and creator of diving champion’s statue amid calls for it to be removed.

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong to host India v Pakistan and Australia v England at Cricket Sixes

Three-day event returns in November and features eight test-playing nations, raising hopes it will inspire next generation in the city.

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India

Indian Kashmir votes out Modi’s BJP in first election since autonomy stripped

The victory by pro-India party, the National Conference, is a blow to Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, which secured only 27 seats.

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Supporters of National Conference party shout slogans as they celebrate early leads in the election for a local government in Indian controlled Kashmir on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Swimming

Haughey, Pan Zhanle, Zhang Yufei confirmed for star-studded swimming World Cup

Qin Haiyang, Kaylee McKeown, Leon Marchand also set to swim in three-part event in Shanghai, Incheon and Singapore.

Technology

Letters | Use AI in early childhood classrooms with care

Readers discuss the application of artificial intelligence in preschools, the cancelled drone shows in Hong Kong, and the waterspout that appeared in Victoria Harbour.

Fencing

Is Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long eyeing third Olympic gold in 2028? He gives update

Fencer first sets sights on world championships in Hong Kong in 2026, aiming to complete sweep of major honours.

Cheung Ka-long celebrates after winning the men’s individual foil final against Italy’s Filippo Macchi in Paris in July. Photo: AP
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Mum’s tears of joy as Hong Kong climber, 9, wins national competition in Beijing

Veronica Chik claims top honours at China National Youth Climbing Championships just weeks after record-breaking outdoor climb on mainland.

Veronica Chik won the boulder-and-lead combined competition for her age category. Photo: Chinese Mountaineering Association
Asian cinema: Korean films

Review | Hear Me: Our Summer, Korean remake of deaf romance, is problematic

The film’s demeaning portrayal of the deaf community and a final reveal that is insulting in its sheer stupidity make this one to miss.

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Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong sailor Halliday eyes Los Angeles, but fears for sport’s Olympic future

Halliday plotting a ‘much better’ performance in 2028 Games after finishing 24th on his Olympic debut in Paris.

ITTF

Sun Yingsha triumphs at China Smash table tennis, Ma Long beaten by Lin Shidong

Teenager Lin launches comeback to overcome six-time Olympic gold medallist.

Lin Shidong (right) takes a selfie with Sun Yingsha at the China Smash event in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua
China-Australia relations

Australia to push ahead with trade diversification despite warming China ties

Analysts say Australia will still push ahead with its trade diversification, particularly in Southeast Asia, despite improving ties with China.

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China has been Australia’s largest trading partner since 2009. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Baseball5 World Cup will show Hong Kong can host top events, organisers say

Chairman of local association wants to ‘plant seeds’ to grow the sport in the city as Cuba defend world title in six-day tournament.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Hong Kong’s tennis players told to get fitter and compete in more tournaments

The more you compete the better you will become, says Michael Cheng, who says local stars play far fewer games than the leading players.

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