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Paul McNamara

Paul McNamara

Hong Kong
@mcnamara_sport
Senior Reporter, Sport
Paul joined the Post in July 2023 after writing freelance for multiple magazines and national newspapers in England. He covered the 2022 football World Cup for Fifa and was previously senior writer for Everton FC for five years, after time reporting on a number of sports for regional newspapers in the south of England.
Paul joined the Post in July 2023 after writing freelance for multiple magazines and national newspapers in England. He covered the 2022 football World Cup for Fifa and was previously senior writer for Everton FC for five years, after time reporting on a number of sports for regional newspapers in the south of England.
Areas of Expertise:
All sport, primarily football, tennis, rugby and cricket
Languages Spoken:
English

American Hong Kong 100 hopeful on ‘shameful’ US government and mastering Chopin

Dakota Jones, who has claimed multiple major trail and ultra-running race victories, is preparing for his Hong Kong debut. Photo: Foto Mo & Wood Hong

Multiple major champion Dakota Jones set for city debut, will be OK ‘whether I win or screw up’ but wants success for platform to speak up.

Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi-kem, Wong Chun-ting make WTT Contender Muscat singles last 8

Hong Kong’s Wong Chun-ting closed out a 3-1 win over mainland China’s Huang Youzheng to reach the quarter-finals in Oman. Photo: WTT

Pair have only individual glory to chase after following up mixed doubles title win in Qatar with first-round loss in Oman.

Football star in Hong Kong loving pressure after ‘making it out’ of Brazil favela

Samuel Granada is flourishing with North District after arriving hungry and ambitious to succeed. Photo: Karma Lo

Samuel Granada flourishing for North District on loan from illustrious Rio de Janeiro club Fluminense, eyeing big-time return.

Anta Guanjun Hong Kong 100: Chinese runner Wu vows ‘no regrets’ in title defence

The Anta Guanjun Hong Kong 100, in its 16th edition, has attracted more than 3,000 runners from 60 countries. Photo: Handout

Also competing in the ‘Grand Sam’, three daunting trail races over same number of days, is a 12-strong team from Mexico.

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Rodri and Gerard Pique congratulate Hong Kong’s newest boss

Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Rodri was among the well wishers when Manu Torres accepted the Eastern head coach post. Photo: AFP

Manu Torres reveals positive messages from superstar friends and former colleagues, aims to grow local talent following winning start.

Hong Kong triathlon seeing National Games legacy benefits, rules out Haughey move

Bailee Brown (left), Oscar Coggins, Cade Wright and Robin Elg (back to camera) after capturing National Games mixed-relay silver. Photo: Eugene Lee

Sport introduced to school programmes and competitor numbers increase, but head coach Andrew Wright issues note of caution.

Hong Kong’s sevens pain as World Rugby meddling plunges beaten city team into void

Max Denmark, here in action during the victory over Tonga on Saturday, scored Hong Kong’s first try against Canada. Photo: World Rugby

Head coach Jevon Groves’ side have semi-final victory snatched from grasp by Canada, who join Belgium in HSBC SVNS 2.

Hong Kong Marathon winner Belachew reignites city love affair, vows to return

Melaku Belachew celebrates after winning the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. Photo: Dickson Lee

Women’s crown goes to Shitaye Eshete, local pride for Virginia Lo and Wong Wan-chun as they cross first among home runners.

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Hong Kong 7s team battle to keep season alive with win-or-bust Colombia clash

Max Denmark wriggles free of attention during Hong Kong’s victory over Tonga. Photo: World Rugby

City side beat Tonga in encouraging start but have wings clipped by Samoa, as season hangs in balance ahead of crunch Colombia date.

Hong Kong rugby star Tsang feels ‘alive’ after winning return from cancer ordeal

Tsang Sin-yan and her Kowloon teammates enjoy their fairytale win in her first match back after being diagnosed with cancer. Photo: Edmond So

Lock forward inspires Kowloon to comeback win in her first match back, 18 months after being diagnosed with aggressive form of the disease.

Local runner ‘nervous, fearful’ about competing in Hong Kong Marathon blindfolded

Marco Wong Sui-kam (left) will run blindfolded in the Standard Chartered Marathon this Sunday, with guide runner Lukas Wambua Muteti. Photo: Nora Tam

Marco Wong will be aided by a deaf guide and Lukas Wambua Muteti, the 2014 Bangkok Marathon champion.

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Hong Kong cyclist plans interior design career – but first, LA Olympics

To Cheuk-hei competing in the National Games men’s sprint discipline. Photo: Elson Li

To Cheuk-hei is taking ‘basic courses’ as he makes flying start to new year at Asean Track Series after a grueling 2025 season.

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong holds out hope for ‘lucky loser’ spot at Australian Open

Coleman Wong lost to Sweden’s Elias Ymer the third round of Australian Open qualifying on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua

Hongkonger loses in third qualifying round of year’s first grand slam but could still make the main draw should there be withdrawals.

Hong Kong triathlon coach to lay down key Olympics message, signpost LA route

Cade Wright hands over to Robin Elg after her outstanding leg in the National Games relay. Photo: Eugene Lee

Andrew Wright urges talented city squad to take advantage while going is good – ‘we don’t know what future looks like’.

Hong Kong aim to close ‘intensity’ gap, season hangs in balance at HSBC SVNS 3

Jevon Groves oversees training at Hong Kong Sports Institute in the lead up to this weekend’s HSBC SVNS 3. Photo: Jonathan Wong

With 2026 only two weeks old, failing to make the top two in Dubai will end Hong Kong’s interest in the world series for another year.

Hong Kong champion Bublik on drinking, 24 hours in Vegas and grand slam doom

Alexander Bublik celebrates winning a point against Lorenzo Musetti in the Hong Kong Open final. Photo: Karma Lo

Alexander Bublik dampening expectation for Australian Open despite perfect start to 2026, reaching world top 10 with Victoria Park success.

Bublik ‘overwhelmed’ after claiming Hong Kong tennis title, making world’s top 10

Alexander Bublik celebrates after beating Lorenzo Musetti in the final of the men’s singles at the Bank of China Hong Kong Open. Photo: Karma Lo

Alexander Bublik wins fifth ATP Tour title in seven months. Coleman Wong draws Frenchman Ugo Blanchet in Australian Open qualifying.

Hong Kong Open doubles finalist Rublev says fewer tournaments just ‘an illusion’

A fired-up Andrey Rublev during his semi-final defeat by Lorenzo Musetti. Photo: Karma Lo

Russian likens prospect of tennis bosses agreeing to a calendar cut to chances of his taking every day off and reaching world No 1.

Lorenzo Musetti hails ‘tough mindset’ after overcoming Rublev in 3-set epic

Lorenzo Musetti recovered from going a set down to win a three-set thriller against Andrey Rublev. Photo: Karma Lo

Italian No 1 seed recovers from losing first-set tiebreak to move within one victory of first title since 2022.

Jerry Shang casts doubt on Hong Kong return, Bublik rues loss of easy matches

Alexander Bublik unleashes a forehand during his victory over Jerry Shang. Photo: Elson Li

Chinese star suffers with sore throat during defeat after injury withdrawal last year, Marcos Giron through to face No 2 seed Bublik.

Coleman Wong pledges to close gap to leading players after loss to Lorenzo Musetti

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong hits a return to Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti at Hong Kong Tennis Open. Photo: AFP

Home hero beaten by Lorenzo Musetti, Italian set for Andrey Rublev semi-final clash after ‘more settled’ Russian brushes aside Nuno Borges.

Ex-El Salvador youth boss Torres handed reins at Eastern after Losada exit

Manu Torres (left) issues instructions to winger Gil Martins as he gets to know the Eastern players during a training session in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: Eastern SC.

Manu Torres confirmed as new head coach of struggling Hong Kong Premier League club.

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong set to play loose against ‘boa constrictor’ Musetti

Coleman Wong with Gabriel Diallo during the pair’s doubles victory on Thursday. Photo: Elson Li

Home star set for first ATP Tour quarter-final against world No 7 Italian at Victoria Park Tennis Centre on Friday.

Courageous Hongkonger Chloe Leung ignores illness for Asean track cycling medals

Chloe Leung is enjoying a productive start to 2026. Photo: Karma Lo

National Games gold medallist banks silver and bronze in Malaysia, as head coach introduces teenagers to senior competition.

Hong Kong star dodges Sri Lanka dogs, cricket balls before crunch 7s series

Harry Sayers is hoping to play a lot of rugby this year as he chases sevens and 15s success. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Harry Sayers leaving nothing to chance as team seek glory at HSBC SVNS 3 tournament in Dubai.

Impressive Borges ends ex-world No 3 Marin Cilic’s Hong Kong Open campaign

Nuno Borges said his two victories in Hong Kong had boosted his confidence heading into the Australian Open. Photo: Handout

Portuguese says he plans to use the break in his schedule to ‘see a little bit of Hong Kong’ before refocusing on his quarter-final.

Coleman Wong will ‘keep dreaming’ after reaching last 8 of Hong Kong Tennis Open

Coleman Wong celebrates after reaching the last 8 of the Hong Kong Tennis Open. Photo: Elson Li

Home star recovers from one set down to beat No 6 seed Gabriel Diallo in a clash lasting more than two hours at Victoria Park.

Partisan tennis crowd holds no fear for Gabriel Diallo ahead of Coleman Wong clash

Gabriel Diallo (top) and Coleman Wong competing in the Hong Kong Open doubles on Monday. Photo: Eugene Lee

Canadian relishing prospect of meeting friend, doubles partner and local hero in second round of ATP 250 event in Causeway Bay.

Djere’s unplanned Hong Kong tennis trip banishing thoughts of ‘disastrous’ 2025

Laslo Djere is through to the main draw of the Hong Kong Tennis Open. Photo: Eugene Lee

Serbian Laslo Djere into Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open first round after a gutsy pair of qualifying wins.

Hong Kong Tennis Open: Wu starts well as Cilic says he is ‘in a good position’

Wu Yibing of China beat Fabian Marozsan of Hungary at the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay on Monday. Photo: Eugene Lee

National Games champ the day’s best performer, 2014 US Open winner says he is a fan of Victoria Park site; Coleman Wong in doubles win.

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