https://www.scmp.com/rss/318937/feed The 18th edition of the biennial Asian Squash Championships will be held in Kuwait from the 1st to 5th of May. Hong Kong's Annie Au Wing-chi is the reigning women's champion, having won in Islambad in 2013. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Hong Kong’s reigning champions – still rebuilding after the retirement of several star players – face a stern test of their mettle in the Asian Squash Championships on Friday when they take on the Indian men and women in the semi-finals in Kuala Lumpur. Hong Kong were impressive three years ago when cleaning up both titles at the 2018 Asian event in Cheongju, South Korea. But a number of key players who helped them to glory will not be at the National Squash Centre in Malaysia after hanging up... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3158212/defending-champions-hong-kong-face-stern-test-against-indias-men?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3158212/defending-champions-hong-kong-face-stern-test-against-indias-men?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:55:27 +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 Squash mixed doubles will be introduced to the Asian Games for the first time in Hangzhou, China next year, a senior official said. David Mui Ying-yuen, president of the Asian Squash Federation, said the additional medal, to go with singles and team events, would not mean more players in each team, nor would it add more playing days to the competition. Asian Games: there’s more gold out there, say Hong Kong’s squash finalists after Leo Au beats Max Lee in men’s final “We have been pushing for... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3129687/asian-games-2022-squash-mixed-doubles-make-its-debut-hangzhou-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3129687/asian-games-2022-squash-mixed-doubles-make-its-debut-hangzhou-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:12 +0000 Carrying two heavy trophies from the Asian Individual Championships on arriving at Chek Lap Kok airport on Wednesday night, Hong Kong squash star Annie Au Wing-chi found it impossible to go home by public transport - the way she normally does. She had to take a taxi trip, an unexpected one - just like her younger brother Leo Au Chun-ming's victory at the championships in Kuwait. "He was also awarded a plate, but it's with my coach now as I couldn't carry another item," said Annie. Last time when... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1787879/annie-au-jumped-joy-when-brother-leo-won-asian-mens-squash-title?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1787879/annie-au-jumped-joy-when-brother-leo-won-asian-mens-squash-title?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 May 2015 16:45:30 +0000 It was a terrific day for the Au family at the Asian Squash Championships in Kuwait on Tuesday as Leo Au Chun-ming upset the form book to win the men's title and older sister Annie bag silver in the women's final. Fourth seed Leo stunned the partisan home crowd by outplaying home hero and Incheon Asian Games gold medallist Abdullah al-Mezayen in three games (11-7, 11-9, 13-11). “I don’t know what to say,” said Au, 25. “I am so happy. I didn’t imagine I could win this tournament. “I performed... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1787242/hong-kongs-leo-au-wins-asian-mens-squash-title-stunning-upset?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1787242/hong-kongs-leo-au-wins-asian-mens-squash-title-stunning-upset?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 May 2015 17:00:45 +0000 Hong Kong's men have been conspicuous by their absence from the podium at the Asian Individual Championships for nearly two decades, but there is renewed hope the situation is about to change. Faheem Khan was the last Hong Kong player to mount the rostrum when he won silver in 1996, having claimed gold in the same event in 1992. In previous years I was an underdog. Now I become a target for others Max Lee The city's current best male player, Max Lee Ho-yin, ranked 17th in the world, is the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1779580/hong-kong-squash-star-max-lee-primed-asian-championships-kuwait?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/1779580/hong-kong-squash-star-max-lee-primed-asian-championships-kuwait?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Apr 2015 14:30:45 +0000