Flower girls performing during the opening ceremony of the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: AP

Malaysia looks at ‘downsized’ Commonwealth Games, or collaborating with Singapore

Country says it could hold fewer sports or not build a games village, while leading sports official says collaborating with neighbouring Singapore is a ‘possibility’.

18 Mar 2024 - 7:01PM

Just 40 Russian athletes could compete at Paris Olympics, says IOC boss

International Olympic Committee vice-president John Coates is unsure how many Russians will compete as neutral athletes, with some sports banning them altogether.

International Olympic Committee vice-president John Coates is unsure how many Russians will compete as neutral athletes, with some sports banning them altogether.

17 Mar 2024 - 3:27PM

Here’s why track and swimming records could tumble at the Paris Olympics

Italian company that has produced Games track since 1976 went back to drawing board after Tokyo Olympics, while temporary pools hold key in aquatics.

Italian company that has produced Games track since 1976 went back to drawing board after Tokyo Olympics, while temporary pools hold key in aquatics.

15 Mar 2024 - 8:00AM

Scalpers eye 400% gains as tickets pass HK$23,000 for Shohei Ohtani debut in Seoul

Tickets to the six-game series – two regular-season games between the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, plus four exhibition games with Korean teams – are selling at five times face value.

Tickets to the six-game series – two regular-season games between the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, plus four exhibition games with Korean teams – are selling at five times face value.

14 Mar 2024 - 6:27PM

Hong Kong Olympic hopeful Ceci Lee backed to handle ‘stress’ of major home races

Cycling head coach Herve Dagorne is confident Lee will manage the ‘stress’ of racing in a home Nations Cup, in which crucial Olympic qualification points are up for grabs.

Cycling head coach Herve Dagorne is confident Lee will manage the ‘stress’ of racing in a home Nations Cup, in which crucial Olympic qualification points are up for grabs.

12 Mar 2024 - 5:31PM

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The Commonwealth Games Federation flag is carried into the arena during the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Melbourne, Australia on March 15, 2006. Photo: AP

Malaysia offered £100m to host 2026 Commonwealth Games after Australia’s pull-out

The country received a formal invitation last month to replace the Australian state of Victoria and if it accepts, this would be the second time Malaysia would hold the event.

12 Mar 2024 - 6:13PM

Hong Kong plumber turns to coaching after Paris Olympics dream dashed

Breakdancer Cheung Cheuk-man won’t make it to the Games this summer, and at 30 is turning his attention to the next stage of his involvement with the sport.

Breakdancer Cheung Cheuk-man won’t make it to the Games this summer, and at 30 is turning his attention to the next stage of his involvement with the sport.

12 Mar 2024 - 9:00AM

Hong Kong triathletes ‘more motivated than ever’ ahead of World Cup event

Jason Ng and Bailee Brown will lead team’s charge for glory at Triathlon World Cup this month on city waterfront.

Jason Ng and Bailee Brown will lead team’s charge for glory at Triathlon World Cup this month on city waterfront.

7 Mar 2024 - 8:00AM

Fok: Hong Kong should bid to host 2031 Women’s World Cup with Macau, GBA cities

City delegate told the NPC there were enough facilities in Kai Tak Sports Park and Guangzhou Nansha Urban Sports Complex to meet the needs of the competition.

City delegate told the NPC there were enough facilities in Kai Tak Sports Park and Guangzhou Nansha Urban Sports Complex to meet the needs of the competition.

6 Mar 2024 - 8:00AM

Hong Kong weightlifting bosses accused of creating ‘a living hell’ for athletes

Several athletes have accused the association of withholding government funds, something officials have denied. Now a Hong Kong lawmaker has urged the government to step in.

Several athletes have accused the association of withholding government funds, something officials have denied. Now a Hong Kong lawmaker has urged the government to step in.

6 Mar 2024 - 7:00AM

Weightlifter taught by YouTube achieves a Hong Kong first in borrowed tracksuit

Matthew Tung was lent a Hong Kong tracksuit by a footballer, and could only use the gym at Hong Kong Sports Institute during his lunch break, yet achieved a record result for the city.

Matthew Tung was lent a Hong Kong tracksuit by a footballer, and could only use the gym at Hong Kong Sports Institute during his lunch break, yet achieved a record result for the city.

4 Mar 2024 - 9:22AM

Coe dismisses Enhanced Games, says participants ‘moronic’, threatens long bans

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe slams event where performance-enhancing drugs will be allowed, says competitors will face long bans from traditional sport.

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe slams event where performance-enhancing drugs will be allowed, says competitors will face long bans from traditional sport.

1 Mar 2024 - 3:49PM

Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani says he’s married, and his bride is Japanese

The announcement comes as a surprise from the Dodgers player, who normally keeps his personal life private and avoids scandals and tabloid headlines.

The announcement comes as a surprise from the Dodgers player, who normally keeps his personal life private and avoids scandals and tabloid headlines.

1 Mar 2024 - 2:21AM

Hong Kong triathlete’s brush with death after bus hit-and-run on training ride

Asian Games bronze medallist Jason Ng says he was struck by ‘yellow double-decker’ during morning bike ride in Fanling.

Asian Games bronze medallist Jason Ng says he was struck by ‘yellow double-decker’ during morning bike ride in Fanling.

29 Feb 2024 - 6:41PM

Beijing named as host of 2027 World Athletics Championships

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe hails ‘massive opportunity’ to grow sport, but acknowledges commercial motivation behind decision.

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe hails ‘massive opportunity’ to grow sport, but acknowledges commercial motivation behind decision.

29 Feb 2024 - 9:45AM

Ceci Lee claims Hong Kong’s first medal at Asian Track Cycling Championships

She makes the podium in the women’s elimination race as the city’s riders seek to bring winning mentality back home before Hong Kong hosts the UCI Nations Cup.

She makes the podium in the women’s elimination race as the city’s riders seek to bring winning mentality back home before Hong Kong hosts the UCI Nations Cup.

24 Feb 2024 - 7:45AM

Hong Kong beat Taiwanese to reach semi-finals at team table tennis worlds

Zhu Chengzhu, who starred for Hong Kong in the previous championships, wins the deciding match for the city’s women’s team as they also secure a place at this year’s Olympics.

Zhu Chengzhu, who starred for Hong Kong in the previous championships, wins the deciding match for the city’s women’s team as they also secure a place at this year’s Olympics.

22 Feb 2024 - 5:05PM

Hong Kong table tennis team closer to Olympic place thanks to rookies’ wins

Baldwin Chan ‘super-happy’ after his victory helps to fill the void left by Ho Kwan-kit, who was ruled out with a nasty finger injury.

Baldwin Chan ‘super-happy’ after his victory helps to fill the void left by Ho Kwan-kit, who was ruled out with a nasty finger injury.

20 Feb 2024 - 9:08PM

Asian Games gold medallist Yang considers back-peddling on retirement decision

Hong Kong cyclist says she misses sport months after tearful retirement announcement following women’s road race gold in Hangzhou.

Hong Kong cyclist says she misses sport months after tearful retirement announcement following women’s road race gold in Hangzhou.

19 Feb 2024 - 6:30PM

Hong Kong cycling head Dagorne eyes top job, says Lee is city’s best Games hope

Acting head coach Herve Dagorne wants to help Hong Kong cyclists ‘progress and gain medals’ in a permanent role

Acting head coach Herve Dagorne wants to help Hong Kong cyclists ‘progress and gain medals’ in a permanent role

19 Feb 2024 - 9:56AM