https://www.scmp.com/rss/513422/feed The Hong Kong Netball Association was founded in 1979 with a mission to raise the standard of netball in Hong Kong and increase participation among local schools, universities and across the community. HKNA has three national representative teams - Open Ladies, Open Men’s and Youth Ladies - that compete in the Asian Netball Championships and Regional World Cup Qualifiers. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Danielle Popov Danielle Popov Hong Kong could benefit from Singapore’s recent move to oust unlicensed cryptocurrency companies, according to analysts, potentially leading to a significant injection of liquidity. On May 30, the Monetary Authority of Singapore instructed cryptocurrency firms incorporated in the city and offering services abroad to acquire a licence or leave the country. Singapore’s central bank subsequently set a June 30 deadline for crypto service providers in the city state to stop offering digital token... https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3316909/singapores-crypto-crackdown-unlicensed-exchanges-could-drive-liquidity-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3316909/singapores-crypto-crackdown-unlicensed-exchanges-could-drive-liquidity-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:00:08 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Hong Kong’s top netball officials said securing the Asian Championships next summer could prove a springboard to qualifying for the next World Cup. The regional championships, expected to be held in August next year, double as the qualifying event for the 2027 World Cup, with the top two teams reaching the finals, held in Sydney. Hong Kong’s netball chief said the organisation had long wanted to host the next Asian Championships and it was only following the opening of Kai Tak Sports Park that... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3312268/hong-kong-netball-chiefs-say-kai-tak-sports-park-could-aid-world-cup-bid?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3312268/hong-kong-netball-chiefs-say-kai-tak-sports-park-could-aid-world-cup-bid?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 May 2025 11:00:08 +0000 World Netball has banned transgender players from international competition with immediate effect under a new participation and inclusion policy issued on Monday. The global governing body of what has traditionally been, and remains at international level, a women’s sport said it had undergone a lengthy consultation before issuing the policy. “Following detailed review of the science and consultation with experts and members, it has determined that international level women’s netball is a gender... https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3258378/world-netball-bans-transgender-players-womens-internationals-immediate-effect-ensure-fairness-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3258378/world-netball-bans-transgender-players-womens-internationals-immediate-effect-ensure-fairness-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:30:11 +0000 It wasn’t the result they wanted, but Hong Kong national netball coach Dion Te Whetu said the team had “set the platform” for future tournaments in the wake of their fourth-place finish at the Asian Netball Championships in Singapore. Te Whetu said that after just one week of being back in competition, the team had strengthened their mindset and court craft, describing their rebound after three years away from the regional circuit as “invaluable” experience. “This will set the platform of... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3192436/asian-netball-championships-hong-kong-push-higher-honours-after?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3192436/asian-netball-championships-hong-kong-push-higher-honours-after?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:21:44 +0000 Hong Kong star Krystie Edwards said “we know we can win” after the side showed lots of fight in their 62-51 group stage loss to undefeated Sri Lanka at the Asian Netball Championships in Singapore on Thursday night. The defending champions and five-time winners of the event took an early lead and looked unstoppable as they forced a less experienced Hong Kong into a lopsided chase. Hong Kong, however, did show signs of brilliance, particularly in the second half where they mounted a comeback to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3191847/asian-netball-championships-hong-kong-know-we-can-win-after-showing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3191847/asian-netball-championships-hong-kong-know-we-can-win-after-showing?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:48:55 +0000 Malaysia’s national netball team was made to sweat before seeing off Hong Kong 55-46 in the third round of the Asian Championships in Singapore on Wednesday. Hong Kong were up 25-21 after the second quarter before Malaysia brought on their senior players, who turned the tide in the match. The win will serve as a warm-up for Malaysia, who lost to Sri Lanka 58-55 on Tuesday, ahead of a crucial match against Singapore, where a win will guarantee them a spot in the regional final. Hong Kong will... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/3191744/asian-netball-championships-hong-kong-falls-short-malaysia-still-face-crucial?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/3191744/asian-netball-championships-hong-kong-falls-short-malaysia-still-face-crucial?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:35:07 +0000 There’s a genuine sense of hunger that surrounds the Hong Kong national women’s netball squad. As they put the finishing touches on preparations for next month’s Asian Netball Championships in Singapore, it’s easy to see why. After three years away from regional competition, the team is fired up and ready to return. Their pathway back, however, has not been easy. As the pandemic kicked in, the bulk of their training facilities were repurposed as either vaccination hubs or testing centres and the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3189619/were-battlers-hong-kongs-national-netball-squad-aim-dominate-asian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3189619/were-battlers-hong-kongs-national-netball-squad-aim-dominate-asian?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Aug 2022 23:30:15 +0000 A gallant Hong Kong fell short in their bid to qualify for the World Cup in Liverpool next year, going down 55-46 to Sri Lanka at the Asian Netball Championships in Singapore on Saturday. After being blown away 71-48 by the Sri Lankans on Thursday, Hong Kong came out firing on Saturday afternoon to lead 14-13 at quarter-time. Asian Netball Championships: towering 208cm Sri Lankan shooter stands between Hong Kong and the World Cup They combated Sri Lanka’s 2.08-metre goal shooter Tharjini... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2163371/asian-netball-championships-gallant-hong-kong-fall-short-world-cup?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2163371/asian-netball-championships-gallant-hong-kong-fall-short-world-cup?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Sep 2018 10:58:13 +0000 Hong Kong face an enormous task in more ways than one as they try to win their way into next year’s World Cup in Liverpool, with Sri Lanka and towering 2.08-metre goal shooter Tharjini Sivalingam standing in their way at the Asian Netball Championships. Hong Kong take on the undefeated Sri Lanka in the semi-finals in Singapore on Saturday for a place in the final, with the top two teams in the tournament booking their ticket to Liverpool. Hong Kong were no match for Sri Lanka and Sivalingam on... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2163271/asian-netball-championships-towering-208cm-sri-lankan-shooter-stands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2163271/asian-netball-championships-towering-208cm-sri-lankan-shooter-stands?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Sep 2018 09:14:35 +0000 Hong Kong have made a dominant start to the Asian Netball Championships in Singapore, breezing through their opening two matches as they look to earn a berth in next year’s World Cup in Liverpool. The top two sides in the 12-team tournament progress to the World Cup and Hong Kong will take confidence from wins over Thailand (65-38) and the Philippines (73-15). They have qualified for the final four and will face Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka in the next three days before moving into... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2162566/asian-netball-championships-hong-kong-make-dominant-start-bid?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2162566/asian-netball-championships-hong-kong-make-dominant-start-bid?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Sep 2018 11:12:54 +0000 Hong Kong were in it throughout against hosts Singapore at the netball Nations Cup on Tuesday, but came up short in a 44-37 loss. Missing midcourter Stephanie Cuvelier after she suffered an ACL injury in Monday’s loss to Cook Islands, Hong Kong struggled early but battled hard to trail only 12-10 at the first break. The second quarter was an even affair and ended with the hosts leading 24-21, before Hong Kong made a move at the start of the third and at one point hit the front. It was short... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2123029/call-composure-improving-hong-kong-come-empty-handed-netball-nations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2123029/call-composure-improving-hong-kong-come-empty-handed-netball-nations?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Dec 2017 14:10:31 +0000