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Sebastian Coe, seen here during the women’s 800m victory ceremony at the Paris Olympics in August, has made clear his desire to truly democratise the IOC. Photo: Reuters
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.

Fifa Women's World Cup

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

Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

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

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.

Chinese hurdler Wu Yanni is another sportswoman often called out for her appearance. Like all Chinese athletes, she has to cover her tattoos when she competes. Photo: Xinhua
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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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.

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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’.

Olympic gold medallist Pan Zhanle takes selfies with spectators after the victory ceremony for the 100m freestyle at the Paris Games in July. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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.

A museum in China is facing public criticism over a statue of Olympic diving champion Quan Hongchan. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/YouTube
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.

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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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.

Siobhan Haughey of Hong Kong poses with the two bronze medals she won at the Paris Olympics. Photo: Xinhua
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.

The potential impact of online AI platforms on the learning and development of toddlers is yet unclear. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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.

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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 Kyung (left) and Roh Yoon-seo as Yong-jun and Yeo-reum in a still from Hear Me: Our Summer (category TBC), directed by Cho Sun-ho. Photo: KC Ventures Co., Ltd & Plus M Entertainment & Movierock Inc
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.

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.

Dave Ho (far right) with the Hong Kong team that will compete in their home World Cup.
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.

Education in Hong Kong

Olympic star twins aim to broaden horizons while in Hong Kong, inspire youth

Wang sisters, who won gold medals in the duet and team events in artistic swimming in Paris, are studying at the Education University of Hong Kong.

ITTF

Enter the Dragon: Ma reaches last 4 of WTT China Smash after win over Calderano

In what is likely to be his final international event, world No 6 is two wins away from landing his first singles title on the WTT Series.

China’s Ma Long hits a return to Brazil’s Hugo Calderano during their singles quarter-final that Ma said went “more smoothly than I thought”. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

Meet Cody Simpson’s girlfriend, Australia’s most decorated Olympian Emma McKeon

McKeon and Simpson found love in 2022 while training for the Commonwealth Games; he failed to make the cut for the 2024 Olympics, but supported McKeon as she competed in her 3rd Games

Emma McKeon and Cody Simpson attend an Omega event in Paris, in August. Photo: @emmamckeon/Instagram
Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week: Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Chanel and more

The 2 best shows this week were Miu Miu – featuring Hilary Swank and Willem Dafoe on the runway – and Louis Vuitton’s jaw-droppingly beautiful study in contrasts thanks to Nicolas Ghesquière.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong has what it takes to be a unique sporting events capital

The city’s natural beauty and spectacular cityscape are assets to be leveraged in its quest to become a one-of-its-kind events capital.

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