https://www.scmp.com/rss/330556/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The watch world is waiting with bated breath for Watches & Wonders in April, but March was not short on high horology highlights. At the Oscars, stars stepped out in stunning pieces, from Zendaya wearing Rolex to Ryan Coogler flashing a Cartier watch. Grand Seiko named a new, almost inevitable ambassador, Tag Heuer picked its new CEO, and even the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève’s (GPHG) jury sees itself under new management. Independent brands shone this month, with pieces from black-and-gold... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348151/5-watch-moments-march-2026-zendayas-rolex-oscars-tag-heuers-new-boss?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348151/5-watch-moments-march-2026-zendayas-rolex-oscars-tag-heuers-new-boss?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:20 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Staying true to Gabrielle Chanel’s love of sport and her belief that physical freedom and self-expression are essential in a woman’s life, the CC League is a two-year mentorship programme that treats beauty as a source of power. It goes beyond the more customary Chanel aesthetic, and offers one-on-one guidance and group coaching focused on self-confidence, self-expression and femininity to help each athlete define her own rituals and presence, on and off the field. “To me, being feminine means... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3345346/style-edit-chanels-cc-league-empowers-women-athletes-and-field?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3345346/style-edit-chanels-cc-league-empowers-women-athletes-and-field?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa US hockey player Jack Hughes quite literally fought tooth and nail at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. The 24-year-old centre for the NHL’s New Jersey Devils scored the winning goal against Team Canada in the gold medal game on Sunday after taking a stick to the face and losing two of his teeth. This is the third time the US has won the Olympics men’s ice hockey gold, and the first since 1980. Hughes’ missing front teeth barely seem to have dampened his mood. “I looked on the ice and saw my... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3344317/meet-us-hockey-player-jack-hughes-who-scored-golden-goal-winter-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3344317/meet-us-hockey-player-jack-hughes-who-scored-golden-goal-winter-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:12 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics was nothing short of a fashion show, given Milan’s history as one of the world’s fashion capitals – it’s also, of course, home to iconic brands like Prada, Armani, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and more. Running from February 6 to 22, the Olympics featured quite a few fashion highlights, including stunning team kits like Team USA’s Ralph Lauren knits to Team Mongolia’s viral uniforms by Goyol Cashmere. We also saw quite a few designer brands sported by... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3344295/13-dazzling-looks-winter-olympics-2026-mariah-carey-roberto-cavalli-charlize-theron-versace?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3344295/13-dazzling-looks-winter-olympics-2026-mariah-carey-roberto-cavalli-charlize-theron-versace?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:31:01 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar US Olympian Alysa Liu just won a gold medal in women’s figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, becoming the first to win that honour for the States in 24 years. Her triumphant long programme, performed to Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park Suite”, earned a standing ovation and a total of 226.79 points. “When I was skating, hearing the cheers, I felt so connected with this audience. I want to be out there again,” the 20-year-old said, per The Guardian. This isn’t Liu’s first gold at Milano... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3344109/meet-eccentric-us-figure-skater-alysa-liu-who-just-won-gold-2026-winter-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3344109/meet-eccentric-us-figure-skater-alysa-liu-who-just-won-gold-2026-winter-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter A maker of the most technically advanced, boundary-pushing watches, Richard Mille has always worked hand in hand with the leading lights of high-performance sport. In addition to its associations with the luminaries of technically demanding sports, from tennis to golf to athletics, the cutting-edge Swiss luxury watchmaker has forged a close partnership with sports like motor racing, where fractions of a second count and technical mastery is everything. The manufacture not only works with iconic... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343692/style-edit-richard-mille-backs-alexia-barriers-all-female-circumnavigation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343692/style-edit-richard-mille-backs-alexia-barriers-all-female-circumnavigation?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Team USA freestyle skier Alex Hall – who took home the gold in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing for men’s freestyle skiing (slopestyle) – is not too bothered about defending his title at this year’s Milano Cortina Games. “It’s cool I got a medal four years ago, but I’m just here to ride. I’m not really thinking, ‘I’ve got to defend it.’ There’s nothing really to defend. I’m just going out to ski and have some fun,” Hall said at a press conference ahead of the competition. Here’s what to know... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343182/meet-alex-hall-freestyle-skiings-2022-olympic-champion-competing-milano-cortina-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343182/meet-alex-hall-freestyle-skiings-2022-olympic-champion-competing-milano-cortina-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:11 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar The United States won its first gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics when ski racer Breezy Johnson claimed the honour at the women’s downhill, though she later broke her medal while jumping for joy. “People are jealous of people with Olympic gold medals. They’re not necessarily jealous of the journey it took to get those medals,” the 30-year-old athlete said, per AP. “I don’t think my journey is something that many people are envious of, and it’s been a tough road, but sometimes you just have... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343062/meet-breezy-johnson-lgbtq-athlete-who-won-us-first-gold-winter-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343062/meet-breezy-johnson-lgbtq-athlete-who-won-us-first-gold-winter-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:30 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Figure skater Amber Glenn became the first woman to win three consecutive US championships in 21 years since Michelle Kwan won eight straight championships from 1998 to 2005. Glenn pulled off the rare feat at the 2026 Prevagen US Figure Skating Championships in St Louis, Missouri, in January, securing a spot on her first Olympic team at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. She helped the US win gold in the team event on Sunday. The 26-year-old is also the first openly queer woman in Olympics... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3342905/meet-amber-glenn-first-lgbt-female-figure-skater-us-winter-olympics-team?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3342905/meet-amber-glenn-first-lgbt-female-figure-skater-us-winter-olympics-team?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:44:41 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Minions are taking over the ice at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which kick-started on February 6, and it’s all thanks to Spanish skater Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté. The 26-year-old skater has quickly become a popular figure in the sport for his unique routines, especially his Minions one, where he skates to songs from the animated movie’s soundtrack while dressed like one of the adorable yellow henchmen. He was almost barred from bringing his beloved routine to the Olympics, but... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3342642/who-spanish-minions-figure-skater-tomas-llorenc-guarino-sabate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3342642/who-spanish-minions-figure-skater-tomas-llorenc-guarino-sabate?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:00:13 +0000 Sasha Gonzales Sasha Gonzales Hong Kong actors Chow Yun-fat, 70, Kent Cheng, 74, Lau Kong, 79, and Paw Hee-ching, 76, made headlines in January for being among the oldest participants in the 10km event at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026. In 2025, the then 69-year-old Chow ran the half-marathon at the event, completing the 13.1-mile (21km) race in two hours, 24 minutes and 33 seconds. Recently, a growing number of people in their sixties, seventies, eighties and older have been in the news for taking part in... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3342586/how-people-70-year-old-chow-yun-fat-keep-pushing-their-endurance-limits-they-age?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3342586/how-people-70-year-old-chow-yun-fat-keep-pushing-their-endurance-limits-they-age?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:45:07 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar The 2026 Winter Olympics have just begun. Among other talented athletes named to Team USA, such as Ilia Malinin and Andrew Torgashev, one young star is drawing the world’s attention: Maxim Naumov. Naumov, 24, who lost his parents – Olympian figure skaters Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova – in the tragic 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision a year ago, honoured his parents after earning his Team USA jacket. According to the US Figure Skating website, Naumov shared that the Olympics are “part... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3342517/meet-us-figure-skating-star-maxim-naumov-whose-parents-died-plane-crash-last-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3342517/meet-us-figure-skating-star-maxim-naumov-whose-parents-died-plane-crash-last-year?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa If there is one thing you should watch in the 2026 Winter Olympics as it kicks off this week, it’s Ilia Malinin’s Olympic debut. At only 21 years old, he has already been dubbed the world’s greatest figure skater and has earned the nickname “quad god” for being the only skater ever to land a quad axel in competition. Malinin first showcased the jump, a difficult feat that requires four and a half rotations, at the 2022 US International Classic. He has since performed his signature move multiple... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3342463/meet-ilia-malinin-figure-skating-quad-god-whos-favourite-winter-olympic-gold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3342463/meet-ilia-malinin-figure-skating-quad-god-whos-favourite-winter-olympic-gold?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:00:15 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa The Olympics may not be the first place people turn to for fashion inspiration, but with the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina taking place in fashion month, from February 6 to February 22, followed by the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in March, why shouldn’t the world’s best athletes make their claim for the gold à la mode? Here are some of the best kits we’ll be seeing in Milano Cortina, with designs from brands like Ralph Lauren and EA7 Emporio Armani. Canada – Lululemon Lululemon turns... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3342187/6-stylish-winter-olympics-and-paralympic-games-fashion-collaborations-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3342187/6-stylish-winter-olympics-and-paralympic-games-fashion-collaborations-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:37 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Snowboarder Shaun White stopped competing after the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022, but the three-time Olympic gold medallist is still very much involved in the sport that made him famous. He is the founder of The Snow League, a snowboarding and free-skiing circuit that also mentors young athletes, and of Whitespace, a performance brand that specialises in boards and ski gear. He is also a brand ambassador for Moncler Grenoble, the performance-wear line of the luxury outerwear company, and has... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3342035/shaun-white-returning-olympics-commentator-and-mentoring-young-snowboarders?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3342035/shaun-white-returning-olympics-commentator-and-mentoring-young-snowboarders?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:00:49 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Gabriella DeGasperis, better known by her Instagram handle @gabbygolfgirl, is not your average golfer. The 18-year-old content creator commands an Instagram following of over 1 million at the time of writing and has one of the fastest growing YouTube channels around where she regularly shares videos of herself playing with the sport’s heavy hitters – including former world No 1 golfer Jon Rahm – and other big names like Steph Curry. Here’s everything to know about Gabriella DeGasperis, who’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3341655/meet-gabriella-degasperis-golfluencer-whos-played-jon-rahm-and-steph-curry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3341655/meet-gabriella-degasperis-golfluencer-whos-played-jon-rahm-and-steph-curry?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:11 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Kendall Jenner may be ending 2025 with a possible new beau. Following her split from rapper Bad Bunny in September 2024, she has been courting romance rumours with fragrance tycoon Ben Gorham, 18 years her senior. The pair stepped out in Los Angeles recently for a shopping spree at La Maison Francaise Antiques, followed by a coffee run at Architecture Bookstore Café, reports Page Six. This isn’t the first time the two have been linked. In September, Jenner and Gorham were seen in West Hollywood... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3337458/who-ben-gorham-whos-been-hanging-out-kendall-jenner-meet-ex-basketballer-and-founder-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3337458/who-ben-gorham-whos-been-hanging-out-kendall-jenner-meet-ex-basketballer-and-founder-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:14 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming A24 film Marty Supreme has garnered immense hype ahead of its US release on December 25, with fans snapping up all the movie’s “Marty Supreme” jackets within minutes at pop-ups. Chalamet, who said he delivered his “best performance” in the film, plays Marty Mauser, a young and eccentric aspiring ping-pong champion in the 1950s. Gwyneth Paltrow stars as his love interest. The film, directed by Josh Safdie (Uncut Gems), has been nominated for three Golden Globes and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3336461/who-real-marty-supreme-meet-marty-reisman-ping-pong-champ-who-inspired-timothee-chalamets-character?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3336461/who-real-marty-supreme-meet-marty-reisman-ping-pong-champ-who-inspired-timothee-chalamets-character?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:00:09 +0000 Alice Yan Alice Yan China’s top woman shot put athlete has ignited an online debate about female stereotypes after saying that she plans to lose weight, become beautiful and get married after she retires. Gong Lijiao, 36, shared her life goals with the state media CCTV on November 23, shortly after announcing her retirement from sport. She won the National Games championship, the country’s highest level comprehensive sports event, in mid-November, topping off a career which began 25 years ago. Gong, from the... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3334077/china-olympic-champion-plans-shed-25kg-upon-retirement-pursuing-marriage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3334077/china-olympic-champion-plans-shed-25kg-upon-retirement-pursuing-marriage?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Nov 2025 08:00:10 +0000 Aaina Bhargava Aaina Bhargava If there’s one piece of advice Andre Agassi offers, it’s to dream while awake. “It’s way too easy to dream when you’re sleeping,” says the American tennis legend. “Don’t be scared to dream big because it takes as much effort to dream big as it does small.” He advises choosing your definition of success carefully. Even if you achieve it, it might not feel the way you expected. Fresh off his run as Laver Cup captain, Agassi was in Hong Kong in October for the Prudential NextGen Aces event, a panel... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3334499/andre-agassi-hong-kong-his-comeback-and-learning-live-present?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3334499/andre-agassi-hong-kong-his-comeback-and-learning-live-present?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:00:08 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren When Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-long clinched Olympic gold in Paris last summer, it wasn’t only his swordsmanship that caught attention. Around his wrist gleamed Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic Vintage Alhambra bracelet – a yellow gold piece featuring five four-leaf clover motifs in red carnelian, with the four-leaf clover and the colour red long associated with good luck and courage. As photos of his victory circulated, so did close-ups of his jewellery, which also featured Cartier’s Love bangle and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3332749/van-cleef-arpels-alhambra-collection-has-new-fan-base-male-athletes-and-rappers-drake-junior?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3332749/van-cleef-arpels-alhambra-collection-has-new-fan-base-male-athletes-and-rappers-drake-junior?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:00:10 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren When Pete Davidson arrived at the Los Angeles premiere of his latest film, The Pickup, he did so in a Sergio Tacchini tracksuit, a look that felt both unexpected and perfectly timed. Once a fixture of tennis courts and 1980s street style, the Italian label has re-emerged as part of a broader revival. Sportswear names that slipped from view are being rediscovered, their retro, preppy edge striking a chord with a new generation eager for heritage brands that get to feel fresh again. Tacchini’s own... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3331715/how-old-school-sports-brands-are-making-fashionable-comeback-reebok-fila-and-kappa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3331715/how-old-school-sports-brands-are-making-fashionable-comeback-reebok-fila-and-kappa?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:00:13 +0000 Alice Yan Alice Yan The defeat of a Chinese contestant in a world slapping event, which left him with a broken cheekbone, has triggered a heated discussion on mainland social media. Power Slap is a global competition which features two opponents taking turns slapping each other in the face. It was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 31. In the first round, China’s Zhao Honggang was left with a bleeding brow and a swollen right eye after his rival Muhammad Amantaev from Kazakhstan hit him, the Red Star News... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3331455/chinese-contestant-loses-consciousness-during-power-slap-contest-sparks-debate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3331455/chinese-contestant-loses-consciousness-during-power-slap-contest-sparks-debate?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:11 +0000 Aaina Bhargava Aaina Bhargava Aryna Sabalenka is living her best tennis life – travelling the world, eating well, soaking up the sun and winning big. Most recently, she took home the 2025 US Open title after a season marked by triumphs and near misses. “It’s a great feeling,” says the world No 1. “It’s just fun to be here, to travel around the world, to compete and win. All of it. I’m just really enjoying my tennis life.” Sabalenka is in Hong Kong for the Prudential NextGen Aces panel and exhibition match, speaking about... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3330242/aryna-sabalenka-loving-hong-kong-steffi-graf-and-inspiring-young-players?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3330242/aryna-sabalenka-loving-hong-kong-steffi-graf-and-inspiring-young-players?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:32:11 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa From the likes of Lionel Messi and Bad Bunny sporting women’s watches to A$AP Rocky’s pearl-studded hair barrettes and Harry Styles casually sporting a string of pearls, men of the 21st century are no longer limiting themselves to traditionally male accessories. Their latest pick? The highly coveted Hermès Birkins and Kellys beloved by celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham. Most recently, Dune star Timothée Chalamet was spotted out and about with a fresh buzz cut and a bright... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3329371/man-birkin-timothee-chalamet-travis-kelce-and-travis-scott-love-hermes-birkin-and-kelly?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3329371/man-birkin-timothee-chalamet-travis-kelce-and-travis-scott-love-hermes-birkin-and-kelly?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:00:17 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Pole vaulting is rarely high on anyone’s list of must-watch sports. But Armand Duplantis, a Swedish-American vaulter known almost universally as Mondo, is changing all that. At the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo back in September, he broke his own world record by clearing 6.30 metres (20 feet 8 inches). This was the athlete’s 14th world record since February 2020 when he first surpassed previous record holder Renaud Lavillenie. The highest jump by another vaulter so far this year is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3328787/who-mondo-duplantis-who-just-set-another-pole-vault-world-record?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3328787/who-mondo-duplantis-who-just-set-another-pole-vault-world-record?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:00:16 +0000 Kylie Knott Kylie Knott At a sports stadium in Hong Kong, basketball players, all dripping with sweat, run across a court to the soundtrack of screeching sneakers. The two-hour training session is intense – but it has to be. The goal for these athletes is to join the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) in the United States, and the players’ backstories make their ambitions even more impressive. The players are part of the Strive Gold Team, a programme that provides Hong Kong’s top female basketball players... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3328224/young-hong-kong-female-athletes-chase-big-basketball-dreams-documentary-tip?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3328224/young-hong-kong-female-athletes-chase-big-basketball-dreams-documentary-tip?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:15:07 +0000 Carla Thomas Carla Thomas Fresh off his latest US Open triumph, Carlos Alcaraz has once again proven why he’s one of the brightest young stars in tennis right now. The 22-year-old Spanish player beat his long-time rival Jannik Sinner on September 7, a reversal of fortunes after Sinner’s Wimbledon victory this summer. Alcaraz’s win also took his career prize money past the US$50 million mark, putting him among a select handful of tennis’ highest earners. Not that he needs the winnings to indulge in a luxury watch. As he... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3325669/carlos-alcarazs-impressive-rolex-collection-6-timepieces-worn-tennis-star?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3325669/carlos-alcarazs-impressive-rolex-collection-6-timepieces-worn-tennis-star?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Sep 2025 22:00:12 +0000 Salomé Grouard Salomé Grouard The air at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai thrummed with the rhythmic slap of ropes against the ground. Hip-hop blasted from speakers and the crowd roared as 400 of the top rope-skipping athletes from Hong Kong, Australia, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Macau and mainland China converged for a friendly showdown in July, before the World Championships in Kawasaki, Japan. It was the Hong Kong team’s last chance to perfect techniques and choreography under the watchful eyes of officials such... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3326065/can-hong-kong-make-rope-skipping-olympic-sport?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3326065/can-hong-kong-make-rope-skipping-olympic-sport?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:45:08 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Asian Games bronze medallist Vera Lui Lai-yiu will fulfil her childhood dream this weekend when she becomes the first Hong Kong hurdler to compete at the World Athletics Championships in 14 years. Hong Kong was handed a wild card to compete at the event in Tokyo, and Lui was only told two weeks ago that she would be her city’s sole representative. The championships open at the National Stadium on Saturday and end on September 21. The 30-year-old will race in the 100m hurdles on Sunday. “To be in... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3325293/world-athletics-championships-hong-kongs-vera-lui-fulfil-dream-after-surprise-call?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3325293/world-athletics-championships-hong-kongs-vera-lui-fulfil-dream-after-surprise-call?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:30:07 +0000 John Cremer John Cremer After school’s out, what then? Hong Kong schools often highlight the duty and commitment they have to helping students develop their talents and find their own path in life. The evidence of that can be found in the personal stories and notable achievements of these alumni who have gone on to succeed in a variety of fields. Sarah Fleischer, tech entrepreneur German Swiss International School (GSIS), class of 2010 Since attending the German International Stream at GSIS between 2000 and 2004,... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3324907/5-trailblazing-hong-kong-school-alumni-who-have-excelled-globally-entrepreneurs-olympic-medalists?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3324907/5-trailblazing-hong-kong-school-alumni-who-have-excelled-globally-entrepreneurs-olympic-medalists?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:00:14 +0000 Yating Yang Yating Yang Rising Chinese high jump star, Shao Yuqi, has gone viral for her athletic performance and striking appearance. The athlete has also attracted attention and praise for challenging traditional beauty stereotypes in sport. On August 1, Shao, 23, from the Hubei provincial track and field team based in central China, claimed the women’s high jump title at the 2025 Chinese National Athletics Championships with a leap of 1.90 metres. Following her victory, Shao went viral on mainland social media for... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3323499/top-china-athlete-praised-looks-and-talent-concedes-she-embodies-strength-beauty?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3323499/top-china-athlete-praised-looks-and-talent-concedes-she-embodies-strength-beauty?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Sep 2025 01:00:08 +0000 Carla Thomas Carla Thomas The world knows Lionel Messi for his goals, his mind-boggling skills, his mile-long list of honours and achievements, and his staggering wealth – he’s pulling in US$20 million a year playing for Inter Miami, according to The Guardian. He once earned up to US$165 million during his Barcelona days, and he is edging ever closer to billionaire status with a net worth of around US$850 million, per Celebrity Net Worth. But off the pitch – no doubt aided by all those millions in his accounts – the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3322209/lionel-messis-luxury-watch-collection-2025-rolex-and-patek-philippe-tudor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3322209/lionel-messis-luxury-watch-collection-2025-rolex-and-patek-philippe-tudor?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:00:13 +0000 Alice Yan Alice Yan A top young athlete in China has been admitted to the prestigious Peking University, earning her admiration for her ability to balance academic studies and sport. Liu Xiajun, a 20-year-old sprint athlete from China’s national team, has been dubbed “track and field sweet sister” for her good looks. She has spent most of her time training since she achieved a record result in the 100m in her hometown of Ziyang, southwestern Sichuan province in 2018, reported the mainland news outlet The Cover. As... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3320810/sweet-girl-china-top-sprinter-admitted-renowned-university-despite-low-exam-score?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3320810/sweet-girl-china-top-sprinter-admitted-renowned-university-despite-low-exam-score?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:00:10 +0000 Hyewon Lee Hyewon Lee On July 10, the original Hermès Birkin prototype was sold to Valuence Japan Inc. for an astonishing 1.47 billion yen (US$9.97 million) including fees, making it the most expensive handbag ever sold. Nine bidders competed for the coveted bag at the Sotheby’s Fashion Icons auction in Paris. Maiko Ichikawa, head of Sotheby’s Japan, secured the bid on behalf of Valuence via telephone following a 10-minute bidding war. Shinsuke Sakimoto, CEO and president of Valuence Japan, shared with Fashionsnap,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3318129/birkin-how-much-meet-shinsuke-sakimoto-whose-company-paid-nearly-us10-million-prototype-valuence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3318129/birkin-how-much-meet-shinsuke-sakimoto-whose-company-paid-nearly-us10-million-prototype-valuence?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:57:59 +0000 Alice Yan Alice Yan A one-hour swimming class with top Chinese athlete Fu Yuanhui has been auctioned for 100,001 yuan (US$14,000), with the proceeds donated to a local charity. The auction, which garnered significant attention on mainland China’s social media, took place on June 18 on a leading platform, according to Elephant News. Zhejiang Ruoque Group, a hi-tech firm based in Hangzhou, secured the winning bid after 19 rounds of competitive bidding for the exclusive package, which includes a one-hour swimming... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3315738/hour-swimming-class-china-star-fu-yuanhui-auctioned-us14000-charity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3315738/hour-swimming-class-china-star-fu-yuanhui-auctioned-us14000-charity?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:00:08 +0000 Cherry Liu Cherry Liu Kaitlyn Chen made history this week as she debuted for the Golden State Valkyries in their inaugural pre-season game in San Francisco, as the first Taiwanese-American basketball player to be drafted by the WNBA. Fans cheered on her performance and many gave her a standing ovation, as she scored two points on 1-for-3 shooting and grabbed three rebounds in eight minutes. Chen was waived by the Valkyries before the start of the season, but later re-signed to bolster the team as several players... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3315766/meet-kaitlyn-chen-who-just-got-standing-ovation-her-debut-wnba-princeton-alum-first-taiwanese?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3315766/meet-kaitlyn-chen-who-just-got-standing-ovation-her-debut-wnba-princeton-alum-first-taiwanese?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:55:03 +0000 https://www.scmp.com/infographics/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3289484/north-face-100-hong-kong-trail-race-visual-guide?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3289484/north-face-100-hong-kong-trail-race-visual-guide?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:00:09 +0000 https://www.scmp.com/infographics/sport/article/3235281/asian-games-2023-visual-guide-medals-venues-and-events-hangzhou-hosts-19th-games?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/sport/article/3235281/asian-games-2023-visual-guide-medals-venues-and-events-hangzhou-hosts-19th-games?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:02:08 +0000 It’s no secret that the richest athletes in the world live in extravagance off the field. Like football players Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, the fourth highest-paid sportsman in the world, has a penchant for the finer things in life and isn’t afraid to flaunt his lavish lifestyle. According to Forbes, he earned US$70 million from football and US$25 million from endorsements and deals. Coincidentally, he also earned the same amount last year but was ranked sixth among the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3178482/how-does-neymar-spend-his-millions-paris-saint-germain?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3178482/how-does-neymar-spend-his-millions-paris-saint-germain?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 May 2022 16:10:17 +0000 Feel strongly about this letter, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification. I refer to your report on changes to public sports facility bookings as part of a campaign by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department against so-called touts. The expression “queuing gangs”... https://www.scmp.com/comment/letters/article/3178193/how-booking-change-sports-venues-fairer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/letters/article/3178193/how-booking-change-sports-venues-fairer?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 May 2022 03:30:23 +0000 Of the many incredible athletes who light up the fairways of the professional golf circuit, Bubba Watson is among the most impressive of all. In addition to his two victories in one of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments – at the Masters in 2012 and 2014 – he is also one of the longest drivers of a golf ball ever to grace the PGA Tour: he has topped the chart of its longest hitters no fewer than five times, can generate ball speed of up to 312km/h, and once managed to hit a ball a scarcely... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3178341/style-edit-richard-mille-and-bubba-watson-launch-tourbillon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3178341/style-edit-richard-mille-and-bubba-watson-launch-tourbillon?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 May 2022 02:00:11 +0000 Online booking services for Hong Kong’s public recreation and sports venues will open 15 minutes earlier than counters and kiosks from Monday to combat touts, the government has said. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced three measures on Wednesday as part of the second round of anti-touting measures launched by the authority in a month. In an effort to curb “queuing gangs” – people hired to line up outside venues late at night – the department said customers who used its... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3177363/authorities-open-online-booking-15-minutes-earlier-counters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3177363/authorities-open-online-booking-15-minutes-earlier-counters?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 May 2022 11:51:40 +0000 As Russia continues to attack Ukraine, citizens in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine have launched a strongly-worded petition on Change.org demanding that Switzerland expel Alina Kabaeva, the “favourite wife of the delusional dictator and war criminal”. Although British media recently reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin is hiding Kabaeva and their four children in Switzerland for protection while Russian forces invade their neighbour, she was unexpectedly spotted at a junior rhythmic... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3176482/who-alina-kabaeva-vladimir-putins-rumoured-secret-first?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3176482/who-alina-kabaeva-vladimir-putins-rumoured-secret-first?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 May 2022 08:48:43 +0000 Athletics will resume their first senior competition in seven months at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground this weekend, with easing of the pandemic situation and the need for a final check-up of athletes ahead of the Asian Games. With the government granting an exemption for the 2022 Trial, a two-day event originally scheduled in January but pushed back after the city’s fifth wave, athletes can return to the track and field after a long break. Organisers, however, must still follow strict safety... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3175935/athletics-returns-weekend-2022-trial-tko-sports-ground?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3175935/athletics-returns-weekend-2022-trial-tko-sports-ground?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Apr 2022 04:14:10 +0000 Former world No 1 tennis star, the highest-paid female athlete in the world for 11 consecutive years and the only Russian to achieve the career grand slam, Maria Sharapova took to Instagram on April 19, her 35th birthday, to announce she is expecting her first child with her fiancé Alexander Gilkes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Sharapova (@mariasharapova) So what do we know about the dashing 42-year-old British businessman who won the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175848/who-alexander-gilkes-maria-sharapovas-fiance-and-baby?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175848/who-alexander-gilkes-maria-sharapovas-fiance-and-baby?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:00:20 +0000 About 1 million residents do not have access to sports grounds in Hong Kong, according to a report by the Audit Commission, which urged the government to improve the planning and provision of facilities to make them more user-friendly. The report, released by the commission on Wednesday after its review of the provision and management of these facilities, found that the city was estimated to lack 4.6 sports grounds. The commission had calculated the shortfall based on a provision standard of one... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3175714/1-million-residents-have-no-access-sports-grounds-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3175714/1-million-residents-have-no-access-sports-grounds-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:54:33 +0000 Stefanos Tsitsipas, a firm favourite with tennis fans thanks to his witty personality, good looks and ever-evolving game on the court, has already been nicknamed Greek God and Greece Lightning – for obvious reasons. He’s currently ranked No 5 by the ATP and has already snagged eight ATP singles titles to date – a fantastic feat for a 23-year-old. His recent win – a back-to-back success at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters championship – proved to be a gruelling one, but the star kept his cool,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175185/meet-greek-god-tennis-stefanos-tsitsipas-23-year-old?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175185/meet-greek-god-tennis-stefanos-tsitsipas-23-year-old?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Apr 2022 12:00:20 +0000 Cristiano Ronaldo and long-time girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez announced this month that they have tragically lost one of their newborn twins. “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel,” they said in a joint statement. “Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) The couple... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175191/7-times-cristiano-ronaldo-proved-family-beats-football?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175191/7-times-cristiano-ronaldo-proved-family-beats-football?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:00:15 +0000 The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, the saying goes – so perhaps it’s not surprising when siblings get famous in the showbiz world. We take a look at 11 of the most famous and successful sets of sisters in the world – from some of the best athletes on the planet, to huge acting talents and sought after fashion models. Their parents must be so proud! 1. Beyoncé and Solange It’s hard to believe that this much talent came from one family. Beyoncé and her younger sister Solange really need no... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175012/sister-act-11-most-famous-celebrity-sister-sets-including?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175012/sister-act-11-most-famous-celebrity-sister-sets-including?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:00:22 +0000