https://www.scmp.com/rss/316014/feed Annie Au Wing-chi is a squash player from Hong Kong. She reached an all-time career high of No.6 in the world rankings in 2012 and won the Asian Championships in 2013, the first Hong Kong player to do so. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com A new generation of squash players will have to step up when Hong Kong head to Hangzhou next month aiming to live up to past glories at the Asian Games. An eight-member contingent, headed by Ho Tze-lok in the women’s and Alex Lau Tsz-kwan in the men’s, will strive for honours in the men’s and women’s individual and team events and the newly added mixed doubles. At the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Ho was only an up-and-coming player when the women’s team got their gold medal. Now the 27-year-old... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3230081/asian-games-hong-kong-squash-team-backs-new-generation-hunt-5-medals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3230081/asian-games-hong-kong-squash-team-backs-new-generation-hunt-5-medals?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Aug 2023 04:02:16 +0000 Hong Kong Squash is trying to include their sport at the 2025 National Games but know they face an uphill battle to gain acceptance. The city will co-host China’s sporting showpiece with Guangdong and Macau in four years’ time and Hong Kong Squash wants to part of the programme, given the sport’s outstanding record at Asian Games and other championships. At the association’s 60th anniversary celebration held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Wednesday, Chief Executive Carrie... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3150620/squash-faces-battle-be-included-2025-national-games?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3150620/squash-faces-battle-be-included-2025-national-games?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:54:06 +0000 A star was born at Hong Kong Squash Centre on Saturday when youngster Chan Sin-yuk lifted her first professional title in her first final – giving a glimpse of the shape of the sport to come among local contenders. The 18-year-old sixth seed was crowned the 2021 Chairman Cup women’s champion after beating her seniors, including fifth seed Vanessa Chu in the final with a ­11-6, 13-11, 11-9 victory. In the men’s final, top seed Yip Tsz-fung gained sweet revenge over Lau Tsz-kwan, the fourth seed,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3132772/star-born-youngster-chan-sin-yuk-lifts-her-first-professional-title?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3132772/star-born-youngster-chan-sin-yuk-lifts-her-first-professional-title?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 May 2021 12:12:21 +0000 With Annie Au Wing-chi retiring last year, the big question on everyone’s lips is who will take over the mantle as Hong Kong’s top woman’s squash player? The Chairman Cup, which kicked off on Wednesday at Hong Kong Squash Centre, could provide clues as to who might become the city’s leading light. Ho Tze-lok, Lee Ka-yi, Liu Tsz-ling, Tong Tsz-wing and Vanessa Chu Man-yee are competing for the first time in more than a year after the sport felt the full brunt of the pandemic. The five players... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3125805/who-will-take-over-annie-au-hong-kongs-number-one-womans-squash?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3125805/who-will-take-over-annie-au-hong-kongs-number-one-womans-squash?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:46:02 +0000 Athletes retire all the time when they reach a certain age, whether in Hong Kong or other parts of the world. For the most part, it is merely a footnote. However, it’s another thing altogether when an athlete at the peak of her powers decides to call it a day and quit her sport for a completely new career – refusing to look back and leaving a large void. Hong Kong squash player Annie Au Wing-chi announced her retirement earlier this year at 31. Despite being in her 30s, it’s hardly retirement... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3105952/squash-queen-annie-au-joins-police-hong-kong-sport-loses-one-its?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3105952/squash-queen-annie-au-joins-police-hong-kong-sport-loses-one-its?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 Oct 2020 12:04:40 +0000 Hong Kong squash has been rocked by two more retirements of key players with men’s Asian Games individual gold medallist Leo Au Chun-ming and women’s gold medal team member Joey Chan Ho-ling calling it quits in a move that will further loosen the city’s grip as a regional power. Hong Kong clinched two gold and two silver medals at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta but there was anxiety among observers who felt three key retirements in three months could spell the end of Hong Kong’s dominance in... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3087383/hong-kong-squash-stars-leo-au-and-joey-chan-quit-will-team-lose-its?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3087383/hong-kong-squash-stars-leo-au-and-joey-chan-quit-will-team-lose-its?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Jun 2020 08:33:42 +0000 Hong Kong women’s squash number one Annie Au Wing-chi announced her retirement after a glittering professional career of over a decade. The world number 11 revealed the surprising decision on the Professional Squash Association’s official website, saying it is time to move on since turning professional in 2004. “I’ve enjoyed playing on the tour for the last 10 years as a full-time athlete,” said the 31-year-old, who played her last match in Chicago three weeks ago. “To retire from squash is a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3075761/hong-kong-squash-star-annie-au-retires-31-after-glittering-career?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3075761/hong-kong-squash-star-annie-au-retires-31-after-glittering-career?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2020 07:34:37 +0000 An “impossible” dream became a reality for Hong Kong in Cheongju, South Korea on Sunday. Hong Kong became Asian men’s team squash champions for the first time, ending a 32-year wait to mark an historical day for the city who celebrated double gold after also lifting the Asian women’s team title. “This is a massive achievement. It proved that our bronze medal at the World Championships last year was no fluke,” said Hong Kong number one Max Lee Ho-yin after they defeated 15-time champions Pakistan... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2138827/impossible-dream-becomes-reality-hong-kong-defeat-pakistan-become?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2138827/impossible-dream-becomes-reality-hong-kong-defeat-pakistan-become?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Mar 2018 11:18:09 +0000 Hong Kong’s new squash coach wants his players to show “quiet arrogance” after the draw for the Cathay Pacific Sun Hung Kai Financial Hong Kong Open was made on Wednesday. Former men’s world number two Chris Robertson has taken the reins in his new role for just two months, but has already mapped out the blueprints to help get Hong Kong squash back on track in time for the Open, which starts on November 12 at various venues. Robertson, 51, brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2113121/hong-kong-players-told-show-quiet-arrogance-november-squash-open?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2113121/hong-kong-players-told-show-quiet-arrogance-november-squash-open?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Sep 2017 13:15:24 +0000 Qualifier Annie Au Wing-chi's amazing run all the way to the final of the Cleveland Classic came up against a brick wall in the shape of world number one Nicol David today. After upsetting a trio of top-10 players, Au predictably found the near-invincible Malaysian ace too tough, going down in straight-games despite a close fight in the opening game. The Hong Kong player had a flying start in the US$50,000 tournament final when she built up a 10-7 lead in the first game, but David battled saved... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1421273/nicol-david-too-strong-annie-au-cleveland-final?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1421273/nicol-david-too-strong-annie-au-cleveland-final?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Feb 2014 03:08:31 +0000 Annie Au Wing-chi continued her promising start to 2014 after reaching the final of the Tub O’Towels Cleveland Classic in the United States. A qualifier in the Women’s Squash Association Gold 50 tournament featuring the world’s best players, Au made all the way through after upsetting three top English players. She takes on world number one Nicol David of Malaysia in the final. “The battle against David will be very tough but the result is not the most important,” said head coach Tony Choi... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1420518/annie-au-reaches-final-cleveland-classic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1420518/annie-au-reaches-final-cleveland-classic?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Feb 2014 03:06:11 +0000 Hong Kong number one Annie Au Wing-chi played down her plunge in the world rankings, saying she believed she had every quality to haul herself back into the world's top 10. Just a year ago, Au reached a career high of sixth in the elite rankings, but she was 14th when the latest list was released this week. I have never doubted my skills. it is highly competitive in the top rankings ANNIE AU WING-CHI "I have never doubted my skills and quality," said the 23-year-old. "Nowadays it is highly... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1255015/hong-kongs-annie-au-shrugs-plunge-world-squash-rankings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1255015/hong-kongs-annie-au-shrugs-plunge-world-squash-rankings?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0000 Newly crowned Asian champion Annie Au Wing-chi insists age won't prevent her from fulfilling her Olympic dream should squash be selected for the 2020 Games later this year. Au, who returned from Pakistan yesterday after beating Low Wee Wern of Malaysia in the Asian championship final on Sunday, will be 31 when those Games are held but insisted thoughts of retiring from the sport would be put firmly to one side if squash wins its bid. There are still a few more years to go before the 2020... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1232478/asian-champion-au-wants-keep-playing-until-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1232478/asian-champion-au-wants-keep-playing-until-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000 Workers down tools for May Day Countries around the world celebrate May Day, the spring holiday long associated with workers and labour. May 1 is marked as International Labour Day, an important holiday in many socialist countries including China, Vietnam and North Korea. In some Western countries, the celebration of May Day dates back to pre-Christian times and is marked with rituals and traditions dating back to their pagan ancestors.   Beijing releases economic updates Two key pieces of data... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1227069/talking-points?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1227069/talking-points?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000 What a difference a year makes. Last year, Annie Au Wing-chi became the first home player to reach the semi-finals of the Cathay Pacific Sun Hung Kai Financial Hong Kong Open. Yesterday, she crashed out in the opening round. Au suffered one of her worst results in recent times when she lost to Indian qualifier Joshana Chinappa in five games at the Hong Kong Squash Centre. Ninth in the world and the tournament's fourth seed, she was beaten 11-5, 8-11, 11-6, 7-11, 5-11 in a gruelling 55-minute... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1093224/annie-au-wing-chi-loses-hong-kong-open-squash?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1093224/annie-au-wing-chi-loses-hong-kong-open-squash?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:00:00 +0000 Annie Au Wing-chi will be hoping that history repeats itself this week as she targets a last-four spot - and then maybe a place in the final - in the women's singles at the Cathay Pacific Sun Hung Kai Financial Hong Kong Open. The Hong Kong ace stunned the squash world last year when she stormed into the semi-finals with a shock victory over Australian Rachael Grinham. It was the start of a good run for Au that ultimately saw her move to sixth in the world rankings. Au, 23, has since slipped... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1090888/local-squash-ace-annie-au-eyes-top-four-finish-hong-kong-open?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1090888/local-squash-ace-annie-au-eyes-top-four-finish-hong-kong-open?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:40:59 +0000 Hong Kong's top player, Annie Au Wing-chi, says she will need to need be at her best in the second half of the year if she wants to maintain her world No 6 ranking. The 23-year-old, who lost in the quarter-finals of last month's British Open, is determined to finish at least in the top eight in her remaining tournaments this year. 'I achieved some very good results in the second half of last year, so I have to do the same this time around if I have to hang on to the No 6 ranking,' she said... https://www.scmp.com/article/1003781/au-determined-keep-top-10-ranking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1003781/au-determined-keep-top-10-ranking?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:00:00 +0000 Hong Kong's top player, Annie Au Wing-chi, will be looking to stay in the world's top 10 in the coming year before mounting a serious challenge against the top five players. The 22-year-old reached a career high of seven last month, but dropped to eighth in the latest rankings released earlier this month. 'The competition is very intense at the highest level,' said Au, who became the first home player to reach the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Open last month. 'The difference is very small... https://www.scmp.com/article/987787/au-keen-retain-her-top-10-ranking-2012?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/987787/au-keen-retain-her-top-10-ranking-2012?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Some people may be surprised to learn that the list of top-level squash players in Hong Kong goes beyond icons like Rebecca Chiu Wing-yin and Annie Au Wing-chi. Young Post talked to four young full-time squash players about their careers. Liu Tsz-ling has been the most successful of the four so far. With her three senior teammates, she won a silver medal in the women's squash team event at last year's Guangzhou Asian Games. When she stepped on to the podium, Liu had been a full-time player only... https://www.scmp.com/article/983691/hks-rising-squash-stars-hold-court?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/983691/hks-rising-squash-stars-hold-court?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Squash star Annie Au Wing-chi is often doing calculations - both on and off court. She is famous for knowing when to cleverly change the pace of a match or select a different type of shot to win a point. Now she has begun doing sums of a different kind - adding up her average ranking points gained from tournaments - after she became the first Hong Kong-born player to break into the top-10 rankings in women's squash this month. 'People have the misconception that my ranking will only go up from... https://www.scmp.com/article/973573/top-10-player-excels-numbers-game?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/973573/top-10-player-excels-numbers-game?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0000 A confident Annie Au Wing-chi is aiming for a top-five squash ranking after breaking into the world's best 10 last month. The 22-year-old, who won two silver medals at the Guangzhou Asian Games last year, was named the Most Valuable Athlete by Hong Kong Squash when it celebrated its 50th anniversary yesterday. Her No 10 world ranking is also the highest achieved by any Hong Kong squash player. 'The award is a big honour and recognition for my hard work,' said Au, who delayed her studies at... https://www.scmp.com/article/969638/au-targets-ranking-lift-after-taking-top-award?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/969638/au-targets-ranking-lift-after-taking-top-award?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Annie Au Wing-chi has become the first player from Hong Kong to break into the world's top 10 after the latest rankings were released yesterday. She moved up from the 11th place to 10th following her victory over Donna Urquhart of Australia in the final of the Buler Challenge Cup last month. The 22-year-old (pictured) attributed her success to more consistent play after starting full-time training prior to last year's Asian Games. A celebration party will be held at the Hong Kong Sports... https://www.scmp.com/article/966980/au-breaks-top-10?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/966980/au-breaks-top-10?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Hong Kong's Annie Au Wing-chi set up another showdown with Australian Donna Urquhart in the Buler Challenge Cup. Top seed Au (pictured) beat Dipika Pallikal of India 11-7, 11-2, 11-1 in their semi-final at Hong Kong Squash Centre yesterday. Urquhart, who beat Au in last year's final, comfortably saw off compatriot Lisa Camilleri. In the men's event, both Hong Kong representatives went out, Max Lee Ho-yin losing to top seed Aaron Fankcomb of Australia and Dick Lau Siu-wai to Harinder Pal Sandhu... https://www.scmp.com/article/965341/au-and-urquhart-clash-again?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/965341/au-and-urquhart-clash-again?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Hong Kong siblings Annie Au Wing-chi and Leo Au Chun-ming, 21, made it a family affair by reaching the women's and men's finals at the US$16,000 Buler Challenge Cup last night. Top seed Annie Au beat Malaysia's Delia Arnold 3-2 to qualify for today's title match at Hong Kong Sports Centre where she will come up against Australia's Donna Urquhart. Unseeded Leo, 20, continued his giant-killing run by defeating Egypt's Omar Abdel Meguid, the tournament's fourth seed, 3-1 in 53 minutes. He will face... https://www.scmp.com/article/724458/annie-and-leo-au-march-finals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/724458/annie-and-leo-au-march-finals?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0000 Hong Kong's Annie Au Wing-chi has been named Young Player of the Year by the Women's International Squash Players' Association. Au, who reached the second round of the World Open in Manchester last week before losing to world number two Natalie Grinham of the Netherlands, is the first Hong Kong player to earn this honour. Au, who beat four other candidates, won her most important title at the Australian Open in August. The teenager is considered the heir apparent to Hong Kong champion... https://www.scmp.com/article/657110/hong-kongs-au-wins-international-acclaim?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/657110/hong-kongs-au-wins-international-acclaim?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:00:00 +0000 Annie Au Wing-chi's campaign at the World Open ended in just 27 minutes after she was beaten by third seed Natalie Grinham in the second round in Manchester 11-6, 11-7, 11-4. Hong Kong number two Au (pictured) pulled off a huge upset on Wednesday by defeating world number 17 Samantha Teran of Mexico, but she had no answer to Grinham of Australia. Hong Kong champion Rebecca Chiu Wing-yin was due to play Malaysian Nicol David, the world number one, in the second round last night. https://www.scmp.com/article/656624/aus-world-open-dream-over?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/656624/aus-world-open-dream-over?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:00:00 +0000 Teenage squash star wins silver medal at the British Open Annie Au Wing-chi did Hong Kong proud earlier this month when she clinched a silver medal at the British Junior Open, which is regarded as the Grand Prix of international junior squash tournaments. This is the highest achievement by a Hong Kong individual at the British Junior Open. The 18-year-old got into the final after a series of sterling performances, winning all the earlier games in straight sets. Annie took less than half... https://www.scmp.com/article/623784/annie-holds-hong-kong-flag-high?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/623784/annie-holds-hong-kong-flag-high?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:00:00 +0000 The Aus are a close-knit family, but a teenager can be pushed only so far. A photographer asks Leo Au Chun-min, 17, to move closer to his mother. He alters his stance and is now a mere inch closer to his mother, Chan Yuk-ling, who is standing between her youngest son and his older sister, Annie Au Wing-chi. But the new pose fails to please the photographer. 'Put your arm around her,' he cajoles Leo. And to further plead his case, he makes the action with his arm. Chan laughs and Leo ... https://www.scmp.com/article/622799/two-kind?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/622799/two-kind?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:00:00 +0000 Each week we talk to HK's brightest and best Name Annie Au Wing-chi School Jockey Club Ti-1 College Grade Form Seven Sport Squash Achievements Annie, 18, won a bronze medal in the girls' individual event at the World Junior Women's Squash Championships in August this year. She also won a gold medal in the women's individual category at the Hoe Hin White Flower Ointment Asian Junior Squash Championships six months earlier. In addition, she has grabbed the girls' title at the Asian Junior Squash... https://www.scmp.com/article/619970/athlete-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/619970/athlete-week?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Before the quarter-finals of the World Junior Women's Championships started, Egyptian coach Magdy Saad turned his chair so his back faced the court where two of his charges, Raneem El Weleily and Nour Bahgat, faced each other. As the two played - a 9-4, 9-2, 9-1 match in favour of El Weleily - Saad kept his eyes on the quarter-final between another of his players, Heba El Torky, and New Zealand's Joelle King. While others shifted their eyes between the two matches, Saad used a white pillar to... https://www.scmp.com/article/603028/egypt-hunt-while-au-pins-down-medal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/603028/egypt-hunt-while-au-pins-down-medal?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Aug 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Two years ago, once the final ball had been hit, Annie Au Wing-chi wasn't sure what to think. 'Oh, she won,' Au said of her Hong Kong teammate. But then a moment later, Au realised Chiu Ka-kei's victory meant Hong Kong had won the team event at the World Junior Women's Championship. It was a shock - Au didn't think they could have beaten the Egyptians - but even with the win, she is still unsure whether the team can repeat their success. 'We have to try our best,' Au said. 'We have to... https://www.scmp.com/article/602619/au-prefers-play-down-talk-winning-title?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/602619/au-prefers-play-down-talk-winning-title?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Teenage stars Annie Au Wing-chi and Zhang Ling have won prestigious awards for their sporting achievements this year. They received the Outstanding Junior Athlete Awards for the first quarter of 2007, presented by the Hong Kong Sports Institute in Sha Tin. Annie, 18, won a gold medal in the women's individual event at the Hoe Hin White Flower Ointment Asian Junior Squash Championships held in February. The competition, hosted by Hong Kong, attracted 46 promising players from nine countries,... https://www.scmp.com/article/597515/three-joy-annie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/597515/three-joy-annie?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Hong Kong successfully defended the girls' team title at the Hoe Hin White Flower Ointment Asian Junior Squash Championships on Saturday. The SAR, led by Joey Chan Ho-ling, defeated arch-rivals Malaysia 2-1, despite the absence of Hong Kong's number one junior player and singles champion, Annie Au Wing-chi. Joey, also the singles runner-up, beat Malaysia's Low Wee Wern 7-9, 9-4, 9-2, 9-2, while teammate, Leung Shin-nga, edged Wee Wern's younger sister, Wee Nee, 9-3, 9-0, 7-9, 9-6. This is... https://www.scmp.com/article/581898/squash-princesses-sign-victory?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/581898/squash-princesses-sign-victory?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Hong Kong successfully defended their girls' team title at the Hoe Hin White Flower Ointment Asian Junior Championships yesterday despite the absence of number one player Annie Au Wing-chi. Led by Joey Chan Ho-ling, runner-up in the individual event, the SAR defeated arch-rivals Malaysia 2-0 in the final at Hong Kong Squash Centre. Chan beat Malaysian number one Low Wee Wern 7-9, 9-4, 9-2, 9-2 in the opening match and Leung Shin-nga completed the job with a 9-3, 9-0, 7-9, 9-6 win over Low Wee... https://www.scmp.com/article/581619/hk-girls-retain-junior-crown?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/581619/hk-girls-retain-junior-crown?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Feb 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Annie Au Wing-chi was crowned the new girls' singles champion at the Asian Junior Squash Championships 2007 at the Hong Kong Squash Centre on Tuesday. She won the title, beating classmate Joey Chan Ho-ling 6-9, 10-8, 9-3, 9-2 in a gripping 45-minute final. Joey took the first set, but Annie increased the tempo to turn the game around. 'I did pretty well in the first set. Then I got tired and nervous in the second, which gave Annie the chance to speed up the game. I'm a bit disappointed. This... https://www.scmp.com/article/581267/annie-crowned-junior-champion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/581267/annie-crowned-junior-champion?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Hong Kong are looking for a double triumph in the Asian Junior Championships as they target success in the team event which starts today, following the one-two in the girls' final yesterday. Second seed Annie Au Wing-chi lived up to expectations as she trounced compatriot Joey Chan Ho-ling 3-1 at the Hong Kong Squash Centre to lift the title. 'We have done so well in the individual event and now our target should be set for the team title,' said Hong Kong coach Tony Choi Yuk-kwan. 'Our major... https://www.scmp.com/article/581049/aus-triumph-over-chan-raises-hopes-team-title?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/581049/aus-triumph-over-chan-raises-hopes-team-title?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:00:00 +0000 A record number of entries have been received for the on-going Hoe Hin White Flower Ointment Asian Junior Squash Championships 2007. A total of 111 athletes from Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taipei, India, Iran, Kuwait, Macau and Hong Kong are taking part in the tournament. It is being held at the Cornwall Street Park Squash Centre and the Hong Kong Squash Centre and runs until Sunday. The competition, organised by Hong Kong Squash and approved... https://www.scmp.com/article/580887/all-eyes-champion-girls?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/580887/all-eyes-champion-girls?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Feb 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Name: Leung Shin-nga School: Concordia Lutheran School (North Point) Grade: Form Six Sport: Squash Achievements: In 2005, Shin-nga clinched gold medals in the individual events at the Hong Kong Junior Closed Championships and Scottish Junior Squash Open. Last year, Shin-nga won a gold medal in the girls' team event with her teammates - Chiu Ka-kei, Joey Chan Ho-ling and Annie Au Wing-chi - at the World Junior Squash Championships. At the Asian Junior Championships, she took home a silver... https://www.scmp.com/article/580888/shin-nga-wants-more-medals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/580888/shin-nga-wants-more-medals?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Feb 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Hong Kong had four players in the finals of the first Asian Junior Individual Squash Championship held in Singapore at the weekend. Leo Au Chun-ming, a student at Jockey Club Ti-I College in Sha Tin, and Max Lee Ho-yin, from SKH St Simon's Lui Ming Choi Secondary School in Tuen Mun, clashed in the under-19 final. Max won 9-6, 9-6, 10-8 in 31 minutes. 'It was a good all-round performance from the team and we are happy to come away with a gold medal, three silvers, plus three bronzes,' said... https://www.scmp.com/article/552619/rising-squash-stars-shine-singapore?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/552619/rising-squash-stars-shine-singapore?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Jun 2006 16:00:00 +0000 Annie Au Wing-chi and Chan Kai-chi have set themselves up to achieve a unique feat in next weekend's finals of the Hong Kong and Kowloon inter-school squash tournament. Both won grade honours in last year's competition, but this year faced a tougher time after stepping up in the age category. However, neither player seems to have been fazed by the challenge. They have both reached the semi-finals, and now have a chance to win consecutive titles. Annie, Hong Kong's number three ranked women's... https://www.scmp.com/article/536576/squash-stars-aim-make-it-two-row?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/536576/squash-stars-aim-make-it-two-row?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Feb 2006 16:00:00 +0000 The coach of Hong Kong's world champion junior girls' squash team said their success last month could be the start of a golden era for the sport here. Led by Tony Choi Yuk-kwan, the team - who comprised four players under the age of 19 - clinched the SAR's first-ever world junior title in Belgium. The four 'golden girls' - as they have been called by Hong Kong squash officials - are Joey Chan Ho-ling, Chiu Ka-kei, Annie Au Wing-chi and Leung Shin-nga. The girls also won the team event at the... https://www.scmp.com/article/513145/golden-girls-provide-boost-local-squash?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/513145/golden-girls-provide-boost-local-squash?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Aug 2005 16:00:00 +0000 Joey Chan Ho-ling re-established herself as the top ranked female under-19 player, cruising to a 3-0 victory over defending champion Annie Au Wing-chi in the final of the Hong Kong Junior Squash Open. Joey took only 31 minutes to clinch the title on Saturday. She won the first rubber against the top seed 9-1, took the second 10-9 and ended powerfully to clinch the third 9-4. Chiu Ka-kei won the third place match. Joey, Annie and Chiu were in the girls' team which triumphed in the world junior... https://www.scmp.com/article/512403/joey-chan-reclaims-her-squash-ranking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/512403/joey-chan-reclaims-her-squash-ranking?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Aug 2005 16:00:00 +0000 Joey Chan Ho-ling regained her Hong Kong Junior Squash Open title yesterday by trouncing defending champion Annie Au Wing-chi 3-0 at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Competing in the under-19 category, Chan took only 31 minutes to dispatch her Hong Kong team comrade Au, the top seed. Chan took the first set, 9-1, comfortably but struggled in the second rubber, 9-4, before overpowering her rival in the last one by 9-4. Their teammate, Chiu Ka-kei, had already secured third place earlier in the... https://www.scmp.com/article/512061/chan-downs-top-seed-regain-title?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/512061/chan-downs-top-seed-regain-title?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Aug 2005 16:00:00 +0000 ANNIE AU WING-CHI The talented 16-year-old helped Hong Kong win their first world junior squash title by trouncing top seeds Egypt in the World Junior Women's Team Championships in Belgium last month. With the major tournaments over for the year, Au wants to focus more on her studies before taking the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) next year. How did you feel about winning Hong Kong's first world junior title? I'm very happy because we came first after beating last... https://www.scmp.com/article/512057/2-minutes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/512057/2-minutes?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Aug 2005 16:00:00 +0000 Hong Kong's talented squash juniors became world champions for the first time on Sunday. Annie Au Wing-chi, Joey Chan Ho-ling and Chiu Ka-kei stunned top seeds Egypt to win the World Junior Women's Team Championships in Herentals, Belgium. In a dramatic final, Ka-kei was the hero. In the deciding third match, the Belilios Public School student battled back from 2-1 down against Lina El Tannir, and grabbed the honours with a 3-2 victory. 'This is one of the best results Hong Kong has ever... https://www.scmp.com/article/510642/hk-squash-juniors-top-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/510642/hk-squash-juniors-top-world?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Aug 2005 16:00:00 +0000 The Hong Kong girls' team triumph in the world junior championships at the weekend has left coach Tony Choi Yuk-kwan eager for even better results when the territory hosts the same event in 2007. The SAR girls' team won their first-ever world junior title in Herentals, Belgium, pulling off a major victory over top seeds and pre-tournament favourites Egypt in the final. Comprising Annie Au Wing-chi, Joey Chan Hoi-ling and Chiu Ka-kei, Hong Kong, the second seeds, defeated the pre-tournament... https://www.scmp.com/article/510635/choi-looks-ahead-hk-take-world-title?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/510635/choi-looks-ahead-hk-take-world-title?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Aug 2005 16:00:00 +0000 The main draw of the Crocodile Squash Challenge Cup 2005 kicks of tomorrow, with Hong Kong's top junior players jostling for a piece of the action. Qualifiers for the main draw are being held today. Hong Kong's junior stars will need to be at their best to continue in the tournament which runs until Sunday at the Hong Kong Squash Centre in Admiralty. Sanctioned by the Women's International Squash Players Association and the Professional Squash Association, the Challenge Cup is open to... https://www.scmp.com/article/508112/high-hopes-squash-players?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/508112/high-hopes-squash-players?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2005 16:00:00 +0000 Hong Kong's top juniors will be aiming to surprise their senior rivals in the Hong Kong Closed Squash Championships from May 17-28. The competition offers a chance for juniors to take on Hong Kong's best players, such as women's world no 17 Rebecca Chiu Wing-yin and men's world no 67 Wong Wai-hang. Schoolgirls Chiu Ka-kei, Joey Chan Ho-ling, Annie Au Wing-chi and Leung Shin-nga, who won the team event in the Asian Junior Championships in Chennai, India, three months ago, will savour the... https://www.scmp.com/article/499941/juniors-aiming-upset-senior-rivals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/499941/juniors-aiming-upset-senior-rivals?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 May 2005 16:00:00 +0000 The Hong Kong girls' squash team are ready to take on the best young players in the world. This is the message from the golden girls, following their stunning triumph at the Asian Junior Championships in Chennai, India, last weekend. The SAR team, comprising Chiu Ka-kei, Joey Chan Ho-ling, Annie Au Wing-chi and Leung Shin-nga, beat Malaysia 2-0 in the final to take the regional title for the first time since 1995. The Hong Kong boys - Anson Kwong Yu-shun, Max Lee Ho-yin, Leo Au Chun-ming... https://www.scmp.com/article/487898/golden-girls-ready-take-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/487898/golden-girls-ready-take-world?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Feb 2005 16:00:00 +0000 Hong Kong players achieved outstanding results - three gold medals and a bronze - at the prestigious Scottish Junior Open Squash Championships in Edinburgh last week. Annie Au Wing-chi and her brother Leo Chun-ming won the girls' under-19 and boys' under-15 titles respectively, while Joey Chan Ho-ling took the girls' under-17 honours, with Max Lee Ho-yin coming third in the boys' under-17 event. Team manager Dick Leung Kan-fai praised the players' effort. 'Besides those who won medals, Chiu... https://www.scmp.com/article/484336/hks-junior-squash-stars-shine-scotland?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/484336/hks-junior-squash-stars-shine-scotland?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Jan 2005 16:00:00 +0000