https://www.scmp.com/rss/316008/feed The New World Harbour Race is an annual swimming race across Hong Kong harbour, normally held in October. First held in 1906, the Cross Harbour Race was one of Hong Kong’s most celebrated events for over 70 years. It was revived in 2011. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The New World Harbour Race 2024, originally set for Sunday, has been called off with Super Typhoon Yinxing moving closer to Hong Kong. Forecasters are expected to issue a T3 signal later on Saturday, forcing organisers to cancel the event. The 11th Asian Open Water Swimming Championships 5km race, which was due to take place at the same time, has also been axed. “Due to the Tropical Cyclone Warning issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, which is set to last for a while with weather conditions... https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3285875/new-world-harbour-race-2024-cancelled-tyhpoon-yinxhing-edges-closer-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3285875/new-world-harbour-race-2024-cancelled-tyhpoon-yinxhing-edges-closer-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:16:12 +0000 Hong Kong’s annual cross-harbour race has returned without Covid-19 restrictions this year, attracting nearly 3,000 swimmers, with competitors lauding the improved water quality. Professional and leisure swimmers descended on the Wan Chai pier on Sunday morning to compete in the New World Harbour Race 2023, making a splash across Victoria Harbour in the 1km (0.6 mile) journey. While the event got off to a rainy start, the weather cleared up soon after the races began. Kerr Xu, a PhD graduate... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3241239/hong-kong-cross-harbour-race-3000-swimmers-compete-annual-event-which-took-place-without-covid-curbs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3241239/hong-kong-cross-harbour-race-3000-swimmers-compete-annual-event-which-took-place-without-covid-curbs?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Nov 2023 06:14:39 +0000 Japan swept first place for both men and women in swimming’s New World Harbour Race, while Hong Kong clinched a spot on the women’s podium with Asian Games athlete Nip Tsz-yin finishing third. Crowds in the hundreds gathered in cool, damp conditions early on Sunday morning to watch the start at Wan Chai ferry pier and the finish at Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui. After having reduced the field to 1,500 last year because of Covid-19 regulations, this year organisers raised the entrant quota to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3241236/hong-kong-cross-harbour-race-home-swimmer-nip-tsz-yin-gets-podium-japan-wins-mens-and-womens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3241236/hong-kong-cross-harbour-race-home-swimmer-nip-tsz-yin-gets-podium-japan-wins-mens-and-womens?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Nov 2023 04:51:21 +0000 More than 1,200 swimmers turned out for the New World Harbour Race on Sunday, although one unfortunate athlete was forced to withdraw after testing positive for Covid-19. Crossing the one-kilometre route from Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui, Kwok Chun-hei, a member of the Hong Kong team, won the men’s race in a time of 14 minutes and 25.6 seconds, while Athena Wong Ching-lam claimed the women’s title in 15:11.4. Kwok, who came third last year, spent Saturday studying the course so he did not make the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3196939/new-world-harbour-race-kwok-makes-sure-he-doesnt-repeat-mistakes-past-while-wong-leaves-it-late?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3196939/new-world-harbour-race-kwok-makes-sure-he-doesnt-repeat-mistakes-past-while-wong-leaves-it-late?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 23 Oct 2022 06:01:28 +0000 Almost 2,000 swimmers in Hong Kong will miss out on next month’s Cross Harbour Race after the event attracted more than twice as many entries as there was space available. Organisers revealed on Wednesday that 3,400 people had applied for the 1,500 places on offer, and said they hoped to be able to return to pre-Covid numbers next year. While acknowledging the disappointment for most of those involved, Ronnie Wong Man-chiu, president of the city’s Swimming Association, said it proved just how... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3194127/hong-kong-cross-harbour-race-almost-2000-swimmers-left-disappointed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3194127/hong-kong-cross-harbour-race-almost-2000-swimmers-left-disappointed?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:00:16 +0000 Cross Harbour Race organisers are confident the city’s flagship swimming event will be given the green light to go ahead by the government this week. With positive Covid-19 cases falling again, Hong Kong Swimming Association president Ronnie Wong Man-chiu remained upbeat the race can go ahead on October 23. “We have adjusted our plan to meet the government’s requests, and as far as we understand the plan is now with the Chief Secretary for approval,” Wong said. “Also, the pandemic situation is... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3192502/cross-harbour-race-2022-organisers-expecting-government-green-light?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3192502/cross-harbour-race-2022-organisers-expecting-government-green-light?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:22:48 +0000 Unlike some places that are reintroducing lockdowns in the wake of a resurgence in Covid-19 infections, Hong Kong is fortunate enough to bring back some larger events that have been sorely missed by their supporters. But the city’s stringent measures means not all spectacles can return. Caution and vigilance must prevail as we strive to get back to normal amid a volatile global pandemic. Rugby fans are understandably disappointed that the Hong Kong Sevens, one of the most popular events on the... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3156814/comeback-some-sports-events-marks-return-normal-life?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3156814/comeback-some-sports-events-marks-return-normal-life?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Nov 2021 02:45:17 +0000 The popular Cross Harbour swimming race is the second mass-participation sporting event in Hong Kong to be given the green light by the government amid Covid-19 fears, although entries have been slashed by more than 60 per cent. Organisers said on Wednesday that 1,500 enthusiasts will be able to take the plunge on the morning of December 12, embarking on a new route that starts at Wan Chai Golden Bauhinia Square Public Pier and finishes at the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui. The last event in... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3156399/cross-harbour-swimming-race-earns-government-approval-december?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3156399/cross-harbour-swimming-race-earns-government-approval-december?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:27:44 +0000 Organisers of the New World Harbour Race hope to the receive the greenlight from the government next week but they plan to slash the number of participants to press ahead. The popular event had an entry list of 4,000 swimmers for the 2019 race before it was cancelled due to a series of social events that year. There was no event last year because of Covid-19. Now the Hong Kong Swimming Association plans to cut down the entry quota to 1,500, hoping to obtain the nod from the authorities. “We had... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3154707/new-world-harbour-race-organisers-hope-obtain-green-light-december?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3154707/new-world-harbour-race-organisers-hope-obtain-green-light-december?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:30:11 +0000 The annual Harbour Race swim is the latest Hong Kong sporting event to be cancelled because of social unrest. The 2019 race had been scheduled for Sunday, October 27 and was due to launch a new route from the public pier at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai to the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui. The event was also set to include an international 5-kilometre open water race. “We had considered a number of factors before making the decision,” said Ronnie Wong Man-chiu, president of the Hong... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3032518/hong-kongs-harbour-swimming-race-becomes-latest-addition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3032518/hong-kongs-harbour-swimming-race-becomes-latest-addition?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Oct 2019 06:44:09 +0000