https://www.scmp.com/rss/515688/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa On the first night of the Rolex China Sea Race – Asia’s premier offshore yacht race in March – Tiger Mok’s autopilot gave out 60 nautical miles off Hong Kong’s coast. The 565-nautical-mile journey from Victoria Harbour to the Philippines’ Subic Bay is the kind of challenge usually shared by a team of eight experienced sailors. For Mok, who had chosen to take it on solo, the autopilot was indispensable for rest, navigation and sanity. Without it, he’d have to steer by hand, meaning little to no... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3348350/hong-kong-sailor-tiger-mok-made-history-sea-after-his-autopilot-failed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3348350/hong-kong-sailor-tiger-mok-made-history-sea-after-his-autopilot-failed?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:15:10 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Coco Tsoi Lai-wing will reach a significant staging post on her remarkable and uplifting golf journey next week, eight years after suffering a life-altering injury in preparation for an international taekwondo competition. Poised for her overseas debut in the Glico Paragolf Championship in Japan, Hongkonger Tsoi “stubbornly” continued to compete in the combat sport during the roughly two years she waited for a definitive diagnosis; a period when “I knew I had some limitations, but I didn’t want... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3348003/hongkonger-set-next-step-golf-journey-after-suffering-life-altering-taekwondo-injury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3348003/hongkonger-set-next-step-golf-journey-after-suffering-life-altering-taekwondo-injury?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:09 +0000 Stephy Zhang Stephy Zhang Spanish partnerships claimed both major titles from the FIP Bronze tournament in Hong Kong on Sunday, before they tipped their Asian rivals to start challenging them on the European padel circuit. Patricia Araus Lopez secured her second success in the city, joining debutant Cristina Carrascosa Cazorla to claim the women’s crown at Go Park Sai Sha. In the men’s division, Pablo Reina Ambel and Hector Vazquez Lopez shared their first success together. Intense sun and gusty winds added a layer of... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3347498/spanish-stars-dominate-hong-kong-padel-finals-eyeing-olympic-games-inclusion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3347498/spanish-stars-dominate-hong-kong-padel-finals-eyeing-olympic-games-inclusion?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:13 +0000 Joyce Yip Joyce Yip Summer Wong Man-ting, 31, was ready to sprint into her final race at the 2025 World Obstacle – UIPM OCR World Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, last September. Coming off a race in Barbados less than a month before, however, she was still recovering from both jet lag and injuries, and the relentless rain and 12-degree Celsius temperature had aggravated her cold. The horn blared, and the chorus of Banners’ “Someone to You” ripped through the tense air. Wong had one shot against Melia Ochsner,... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3345559/meet-summer-wong-face-hong-kongs-growing-ocr-scene?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3345559/meet-summer-wong-face-hong-kongs-growing-ocr-scene?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:09 +0000 Ada Li Ada Li Hong Kong should consider entering a team in the Chinese Ice Hockey League if it is serious about growing the sport in the city, one of the game’s top officials has said. With several world championships being staged across Hong Kong this month and next, Aivaz Omorkanov, the International Ice Hockey Federation’s vice-president for Asia and Oceania, told the South China Morning Post exposure to a higher level of competition could improve the standard rapidly. In an interview during a brief stop... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3346087/hong-kong-needs-cross-border-challenge-ice-hockey-teams-get-better-official-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3346087/hong-kong-needs-cross-border-challenge-ice-hockey-teams-get-better-official-says?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:08 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial The hosting of the star-studded LIV Golf tournament was seen as a coup for Hong Kong when it was first announced in 2023. The city was just beginning to bounce back from the Covid-19 years and urgently needed mega-events to boost its economy and international reputation. Since then, great strides have been made, especially after the opening of the Kai Tak Sports Park last year. A variety of elite sports events have been staged and more are on the way. But the LIV Golf Hong Kong competition, held... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346120/hong-kongs-draw-elite-sports-event-host-display-liv-golf-tournament?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346120/hong-kongs-draw-elite-sports-event-host-display-liv-golf-tournament?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:45:08 +0000 Cat Nelson Cat Nelson Strong women run throughout this issue. It is International Women’s Day today, after all. In our cover story, Salomé Grouard meets filmmaker Elizabeth Lo, whose documentary Mistress Dispeller was shortlisted in December for the Best Documentary Feature Oscar – a first in the category for a Hong Kong director. The film explores China’s strange and little-known industry of “mistress dispellers”, professionals hired to end extramarital affairs. What I found extraordinary was the sensitivity with... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3345750/week-postmag-celebration-women-film-sport-science-and-life?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3345750/week-postmag-celebration-women-film-sport-science-and-life?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:45:11 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Tired of the stereotypical expectations imposed on her as a young girl, Yvette Kong Man-yi “cut my hair short and looked like a little boy”. “I was from that era where they forced me to take ballet classes,” said 2016 Olympic Games swimmer Kong. “I wasn’t into wearing skirts and dresses … I was very into soccer, and a huge fan of Michael Owen. “During the 2002 World Cup, I was wearing a jersey with his name on the back and blended into a bunch of boys playing on a small football court. If they... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3345800/hong-kong-olympic-swimmer-yvette-kong-happy-keep-defying-traditional-limitations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3345800/hong-kong-olympic-swimmer-yvette-kong-happy-keep-defying-traditional-limitations?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:12 +0000 Lily Canter Lily Canter “Should you be out here in such rough conditions?” is the kind of patronising comment women in outrigger canoeing still hear regularly – especially when they are part of a crew whose members are all above the age of 50. “The boat doesn’t care about your gender. It only cares that you show up and put in 110 per cent effort,” says Eva Lind-Mallo, 53, who was on a Masters team of six Hong Kong women who raced at the World Distance Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, last year. “And in our ohana... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3345509/these-hong-kong-women-are-showing-whats-possible-their-sports?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3345509/these-hong-kong-women-are-showing-whats-possible-their-sports?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:15:08 +0000 Ada Li Ada Li Hong Kong lawmaker Kenneth Fok Kai‑kong welcomed the government’s HK$1.2 billion investment in sports development as “a timely boost that will inject fresh momentum”, while also urging a more strategic approach to building a sustainable sports industry. Fok, who is also vice-president of the city’s Sports Federation and Olympic Committee (SF&OC), said details on how the money could be spent would be decided following “a comprehensive review of athlete support planned after the Asian... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3344744/fok-welcomes-inspiring-budget-says-asian-games-will-be-part-hk12bn-funding-review?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3344744/fok-welcomes-inspiring-budget-says-asian-games-will-be-part-hk12bn-funding-review?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:13 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial If cautious optimism is the prevailing sentiment in a troubled world, the city could not have wished for a more auspicious launch to the Year of the Horse than the race meeting at Sha Tin on the third day of the Lunar New Year. Amid a crowd of 92,612, the biggest since the Covid-19 pandemic, it was Hong Kong in exuberant and resilient form. Punters pressed against the rails in balmy weather and an estimated 20,395 mainland visitors helped pack the stands. Thoroughbreds charging down the straight... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3344128/record-post-covid-horse-race-attendance-kicks-auspicious-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3344128/record-post-covid-horse-race-attendance-kicks-auspicious-year?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:45:08 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial Hong Kong’s reputation as a sporting city has strengthened in recent years, with strong performances from the city’s athletes and the hosting of elite international events, but the successful development of sport also depends on wider public participation. Easy access to facilities is essential, but venues are in short supply and demand is high, providing fertile ground for touts. Over the years, the government has introduced a series of measures to combat touting. These include real-name... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3343435/growing-hong-kong-sporting-culture-means-beating-booking-touts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3343435/growing-hong-kong-sporting-culture-means-beating-booking-touts?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:45:08 +0000 Ada Li Ada Li Hong Kong handball will take a big step forward in its development next month, when the men’s team join China’s professional league. The city’s squad of part-timers proved they could compete with some of the country’s best with a fourth-placed finish at the National Games last November. While the Chinese Handball Super League’s season has already started, with the first stage presently taking place in Rongchang, Hong Kong could compete at legs in Foshan in March, Jinjiang in April and at home,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3342470/hong-kong-men-get-development-boost-offered-spot-chinese-handball-super-league?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3342470/hong-kong-men-get-development-boost-offered-spot-chinese-handball-super-league?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:02:40 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung As Hong Kong’s equestrian events scene grows – the city’s team scored a record seven medals at the 2025 FEI Asian Championships – a new generation of local riders is cantering onto the international stage. Among them is Fu Ka-ching, who, at 17, has already notched up much overseas competition experience while navigating her academic studies. Daughter of actor Alex Fong Chung-sun and former actress Hoyan Mok, Ka-ching has made a name for herself on the show jumping circuit. In the last year... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3341789/17-year-old-hong-kong-show-jumper-making-name-home-and-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3341789/17-year-old-hong-kong-show-jumper-making-name-home-and-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:15:09 +0000 Ada Li Ada Li Hong Kong handball captain Freddie Tse Wing-fai said the attention generated by his side’s National Games run had changed the way the sport was seen in the city, pointing to the interest generated by the Asian Men’s Championship. Set a target of finishing 11th at the biennial tournament in Kuwait, the team went one better last week, and that was three places higher than they managed at the 16-team competition in 2024. And Tse, who was competing at the championship for a fourth time, said that as... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341978/hong-kong-handball-getting-more-respect-ever-mens-captain-tse-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341978/hong-kong-handball-getting-more-respect-ever-mens-captain-tse-says?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:14:37 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Hong Kong authorities have uncovered robot-operated accounts booking public indoor sports venues just a week after a new anti-touting policy took effect, prompting experts to call for stronger measures against scalping. A Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) spokesman told the South China Morning Post that authorities had detected bots being used to book public indoor sports venues on its SmartPLAY app. “We have identified accounts using different means, computer programs or other... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3341941/calls-stricter-rules-after-bot-bookers-detected-hong-kong-sports-app?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3341941/calls-stricter-rules-after-bot-bookers-detected-hong-kong-sports-app?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:18 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen Hong Kong authorities have signalled openness to expanding the city’s annual marathon, suggesting future routes could bring runners closer to the public, allowing residents to cheer them on with “egg waffles and milk tea” along the way. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui told lawmakers that the government maintained a “positive and open” attitude towards expanding the capacity of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon or even turning it into a two-day event, an... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341458/hong-kong-eyes-bigger-marathon-egg-waffles-and-milk-tea-cheer-runners?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341458/hong-kong-eyes-bigger-marathon-egg-waffles-and-milk-tea-cheer-runners?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:27:32 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, which saw 74,000 runners of different abilities race through the heart of the city, has long been recognised as a signature event. But the importance of the competition, first staged in 1997, has grown in recent years as Hong Kong’s bid to become a leading host of elite international events gathers momentum, along with efforts to develop sport at all levels. The races, including the flagship marathon, half-marathon, 10km contest and wheelchair trial,... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3340543/time-hong-kong-marathon-pick-pace-and-evolve?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3340543/time-hong-kong-marathon-pick-pace-and-evolve?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:15:15 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara After reaching the end of last year physically and mentally drained, and fed up with racing his bike, To Cheuk-hei prescribed himself a long holiday in New Zealand. A shock keirin gold medal from last weekend’s Asean Track Series (President Cup 2) handsomely validated the 26-year-old’s judgment. Refreshed and emboldened, To is plotting to secure the continental medals that have eluded him since he began competing full-time straight out of his secondary education at Sha Tin’s Lam Tai Fai... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3340016/hong-kong-cyclist-plans-interior-design-career-after-sport-first-2028-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3340016/hong-kong-cyclist-plans-interior-design-career-after-sport-first-2028-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:00:13 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen About a quarter of the runners for the coming Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon are from outside the city, a record for the annual race, the organiser has said. Authorities also warned that road closures for Sunday’s marathon will affect services along 269 bus and 40 minibus routes, and called on residents to plan their trips in advance. The Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates, which organises the event, said on Monday that among the 74,000 people set to take part this year,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339619/record-setting-marathon-attracts-1-4-runners-outside-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339619/record-setting-marathon-attracts-1-4-runners-outside-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:53:38 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport The New Year may have been a little low key as far as sport in Hong Kong is concerned, but 2026 is promising to be just as busy as the past 12 months. Along with major events such as the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, LIV Golf and the return of the World Table Tennis Finals, there is something for almost everyone in the coming year. And while there is still no word yet on whether the hugely successful Football Festival will be back again, here are some of the events we do know about so you can... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3338401/ice-hockey-sevens-heres-some-what-lies-ahead-hong-kong-sport-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3338401/ice-hockey-sevens-heres-some-what-lies-ahead-hong-kong-sport-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:30:09 +0000 Alexander Mak Alexander Mak For nearly 50 years, the New Year Winter Swimming Lifesaving Championships have represented a tradition of courage in Hong Kong, challenging participants with a 600-metre course from Middle Bay Beach to Repulse Bay Jetty. The fastest swimmers are crowned champions in various age groups and categories, including student and open divisions. Join us as we delve into the South China Morning Post’s picture archives, featuring generations of brave swimmers plunging into icy waters on the first day of... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3338235/pictures-hong-kong-swimmers-braving-cold-new-years-day-1970s-2000s?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3338235/pictures-hong-kong-swimmers-braving-cold-new-years-day-1970s-2000s?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:00:10 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial Disabled athletes from Hong Kong deserve admiration and praise for their historic showing at the National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the Special Olympic Games. They stood out in the biggest edition yet of China’s equivalent of the Paralympics and the first to be hosted jointly by Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau. The Hong Kong squad arrived at the closing ceremony on December 15 with 140 medals, a record haul including 51 golds, 49 silvers and 40 bronzes. The city’s para-sports... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3337032/disabled-athletes-success-inspiration-all-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3337032/disabled-athletes-success-inspiration-all-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Dec 2025 23:15:12 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press A Chinese tennis player who competed in Hong Kong last year has been banned for 12 years and fined US$110,000 for a match-fixing spree involving 22 matches over a five-month period. The International Tennis Integrity Agency said Pang Renlong had admitted to fixing five of his own matches in lower-level events and making “corrupt approaches” to players in 11 more matches, six of which were also fixed. Officials said the match-fixing happened from May through September 2024. During that period,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3337156/chinese-tennis-player-pang-renlong-banned-12-years-fined-us110000-match-fixing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3337156/chinese-tennis-player-pang-renlong-banned-12-years-fined-us110000-match-fixing?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Dec 2025 04:30:09 +0000 Mike Rowse Mike Rowse The recent flurry of sporting events has thrown up a number of aspects which I found particularly inspiring. With much of the media focus on China’s 15th National Games naturally on the sporting contests, less attention was paid to the fact that the event could only have been successfully organised with the support of local volunteers. The Agency for Volunteer Service appealed for help in marshalling competitors and spectators, and tens of thousands of ordinary Hongkongers applied. The target... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3334397/sporting-passion-hongkongers-inspiration?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3334397/sporting-passion-hongkongers-inspiration?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Nov 2025 21:30:09 +0000 Bernard Chan Bernard Chan China’s National Games marked a historic milestone this year: for the first time since the event’s inception in 1959, competitions were held throughout the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area – a clear sign of the region’s increasing connectivity and spirit of cooperation. Hong Kong achieved its highest medal tally, with nine golds, two silvers and eight bronzes, fostering pride in a city discovering a new level of confidence through sport. Behind every medal lies a personal story of... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3334268/national-games-underscored-ties-bind-hongkongers-rest-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3334268/national-games-underscored-ties-bind-hongkongers-rest-china?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:30:11 +0000 Stephy Zhang Stephy Zhang With the curtain coming down on BT100 Hong Kong, the ITF Beach Tennis World Tour event that was held in Discovery Bay and finished on Sunday, Hongkongers have expressed interest in the sport but admitted there were hurdles around playing on the city’s beaches. The event first came to Hong Kong in April this year as the city’s first international beach tennis tournament sanctioned by the sport’s global governing body. The return of the three-day event – this time as a higher-level tournament –... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3333969/itf-beach-tennis-event-hong-kong-piques-interest-sport-among-residents?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3333969/itf-beach-tennis-event-hong-kong-piques-interest-sport-among-residents?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:00:09 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Seven runners’ personal belongings are still missing after a chaotic baggage collection process at the Kerry Hong Kong Streetathon, which the organiser blamed on a Wi-fi system failure. Andes Leung Pak-hang, CEO and co-founder of event organiser RunOurCity, apologised on Monday for the chaos, which left runners scavenging through thousands of bags for hours after the race to find their belongings. Leung said the team had wanted to “race against time” and decided to use a new technology this year... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3333887/7-hong-kong-streetathon-runners-still-missing-bags-wi-fi-failure-blamed-chaos?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3333887/7-hong-kong-streetathon-runners-still-missing-bags-wi-fi-failure-blamed-chaos?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:46:38 +0000 Alice Wu Alice Wu The National Games have been a nice distraction, bringing a reprieve from the daily grind and demands of life. Watching competitive sports and sharing in the anticipation, and the highs and the lows, temporarily transports us to another realm. Whether we’re on the edge of our seats in the stands or in the comfort of our homes, we experience something together. There is a sense of community and a moment shared. Perhaps that is why competitive and spectator sports have been part of human existence... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3333698/hong-kong-can-take-inspiration-its-athletes-winning-spirit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3333698/hong-kong-can-take-inspiration-its-athletes-winning-spirit?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:30:09 +0000 Stephy Zhang Stephy Zhang While most cities in the northern hemisphere are already close to winter, the ITF Beach Tennis World Tour finished its three-day event on Sunday under sunny skies and a temperature of around 25 degrees Celsius at Hong Kong’s Discovery Bay with music, beer and cheers. This is the second time the tournament has come to the city, and this year the event reached the BT 100 level, meaning players could earn 100 points by winning the event. The tournament attracted 180 registered players, including... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3333862/beach-tennis-making-steady-progress-hong-kong-higher-level-event-brings-big-guns?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3333862/beach-tennis-making-steady-progress-hong-kong-higher-level-event-brings-big-guns?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:15 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial Hong Kong football fans had high expectations as the city’s team took on Singapore last week in one of the biggest games in years, with a place in the Asian Cup finals beckoning. The team enjoyed a home advantage, roared on by a record crowd of 47,762 at Kai Tak Stadium. But there was heartbreak when a 1-0 lead evaporated during five second-half minutes during which Singapore scored twice. The supporters were stunned into silence. The Lions now head to the finals for the first time since hosting... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3333841/back-drawing-board-hong-kong-football-after-loss-singapore?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3333841/back-drawing-board-hong-kong-football-after-loss-singapore?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 23 Nov 2025 23:15:16 +0000 Matthew Cheng,Fiona Sun Matthew Cheng,Fiona Sun Sports officials have hailed Hong Kong’s success in co-hosting the National Games and said the city will explore running more athletic events with its Greater Bay Area neighbours after the region was named as a possible candidate for staging the Olympics in the future. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui described the concluded 15th National Games in Hong Kong as a success on Saturday, emphasising the events had exposed locals to lesser-known sports, such as beach... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3333782/hong-kong-build-national-games-success-gba-cities-official?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3333782/hong-kong-build-national-games-success-gba-cities-official?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:23:23 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial A colourful, energetic and innovative closing ceremony served as a fitting conclusion to the 15th National Games, which have highlighted China’s sporting excellence and showcased the Greater Bay Area. Co-hosted for the first time by Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong, the country’s biggest multi-sport event is set to leave a lasting legacy, with an impact that transcends sport. The Games opened on November 9 in Guangzhou and closed last night in Shenzhen, with singing, dancing, fireworks, a light... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3333754/national-games-lasting-legacy-will-have-impact-transcends-sport?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3333754/national-games-lasting-legacy-will-have-impact-transcends-sport?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:00:33 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Sharpshooter Rachel Shing Ho-ching made history in Cairo on Monday, becoming the first Hongkonger to win a medal at the ISSF World Championship. Shing scored a total of 241.2 in the women’s 10m air pistol final to claim silver, just 1.8 points behind winner Yao Qianxun of China. “It’s my first time making it to a World Championship final. Achieving a medal is already beyond my expectations,” the 31-year-old said. The Hongkonger, who ranked first after four rounds in the final’s elimination... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3332305/hong-kongs-rachel-shing-raises-bar-citys-shooters-historic-silver-egypt?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3332305/hong-kongs-rachel-shing-raises-bar-citys-shooters-historic-silver-egypt?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:24:49 +0000 SCMP Reporter SCMP Reporter Hong Kong has played host to some of the world’s biggest names in sport, including football greats Pelé and Diego Maradona, boxing legend Muhammad Ali, tennis stars Steffi Graf and Serena Williams, and many more. Here, we delve into the South China Morning Post’s photographic archives to revisit the times when these superstars graced the city’s sporting venues and impressed local fans. https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3331780/pictures-sports-icons-hong-kong-pele-serena-williams?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3331780/pictures-sports-icons-hong-kong-pele-serena-williams?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Nov 2025 02:00:08 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer On November 9, 73 teams and more than 20,000 athletes representing China’s provinces, municipalities and regions will descend on Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong to take part in the 15th National Games. Often referred to as the country’s Olympics, the Games were first held in Beijing in September and October 1959 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Over the decades, the Games have undergone other significant changes. The first four editions were... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3331939/powerhouse-provinces-rundown-teams-dominate-national-games?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3331939/powerhouse-provinces-rundown-teams-dominate-national-games?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Nov 2025 02:00:12 +0000 Letters Letters When I looked at the latest Our World in Data line chart on global electricity generation, one line shot up like the side of a mountain – China’s. At more than 10,000 terawatt-hours, its electricity generation towers over the United States and other countries. For those of us in Southeast Asia, it’s both awe-inspiring and unsettling. Some say this proves China’s unmatched discipline and ambition. But from this side of Asia, I see something more complex. The story is not simply about hard work –... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3331866/southeast-asia-must-find-its-own-path-sustainability-china-has?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3331866/southeast-asia-must-find-its-own-path-sustainability-china-has?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Nov 2025 03:30:10 +0000 Harvey Kong Harvey Kong The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge will be closed to both public and private transport for several hours on Saturday for a National Games road cycling event, and journeys to the city’s airport could face delays of up to 30 minutes due to the race. The 231.8km (144-mile) men’s individual road cycling event will be held across three cities on Saturday, with 55.8km of the race taking place in Hong Kong. The other segments of the race will be held in Zhuhai and Macau. “To facilitate the overall... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3331663/hong-kong-mega-bridge-close-national-games-cyclists-hit-road-saturday?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3331663/hong-kong-mega-bridge-close-national-games-cyclists-hit-road-saturday?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:07:21 +0000 Edith Lin,Wynna Wong,Jiang Chuqin,Mike Chan Edith Lin,Wynna Wong,Jiang Chuqin,Mike Chan Hong Kong joined Macau and two Guangdong cities on Sunday in marking the run-up to the National Games with torch relays featuring top athletes, business leaders and community members, as a minister revealed that about a third of local event tickets had been sold. The relays started in the morning in Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, with acting chief executive Eric Chan Kwok-ki describing the local section as a “city parade” involving 50 torch-bearers passing landmarks and modern sports... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3331240/hong-kong-joins-sister-cities-taking-torch-national-games-relay-events?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3331240/hong-kong-joins-sister-cities-taking-torch-national-games-relay-events?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:45:07 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Kai Tak Sports Park is “operationally sound” with bookings confirmed well into 2027, according to the city’s culture chief, adding that the function of Hong Kong Stadium’s main pitch may be reconsidered and its surrounding facilities repurposed to provide more office space for sports associations. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui on Sunday described the new HK$30 billion (HK$3.86 billion) complex in Kai Tak as having entered an “operationally sound phase” eight... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3331232/kai-tak-sports-park-booked-solid-until-2027-hong-kong-stadium-faces-revamp?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3331232/kai-tak-sports-park-booked-solid-until-2027-hong-kong-stadium-faces-revamp?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:33:02 +0000 SCMP Reporters SCMP Reporters This live blog has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. Top corporate leaders, athletes and members of ethnic minority groups hit the streets on Sunday to carry the torch for the Hong Kong section of the National Games relay. The 90-minute 10km relay began at the government’s headquarters in Tamar Park, passing the Central harbourfront and... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3331197/flame-unity-burns-bright-national-games-torch-relay-hits-hong-kong-streets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3331197/flame-unity-burns-bright-national-games-torch-relay-hits-hong-kong-streets?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 Nov 2025 01:11:45 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial The torch relay through the heart of Hong Kong today will signal the start of the 15th National Games after many months of intense preparations. It will be another week before the opening ceremony in Guangzhou. But some events are already under way and Hong Kong, which has high hopes of winning medals, has made a strong start. Nicholas Halliday won a sailing gold in the men’s ILCA 7 discipline in Shanwei, Guangdong, last week. The victory is a just reward for his dedication to the sport. The... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3331095/torch-relay-will-fuel-hong-kongs-push-make-national-games-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3331095/torch-relay-will-fuel-hong-kongs-push-make-national-games-success?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Nov 2025 23:15:11 +0000 Yuki Tsang,Regina de Luna Yuki Tsang,Regina de Luna The HK4TUC is one of the hardest ultra-marathons on Earth. It connects all four of Hong Kong’s major trails – MacLehose, Wilson, Hong Kong and Lantau in one go. There are no checkpoints or support allowed, though runners have help travelling between the trails. If they reach the end in sub-60 hours, they are deemed a “finisher”. If they reach the end in sub-72 hours, they are deemed a “survivor”. Sarah Pemberton, a Hong Kong-born and raised runner, has attempted to do it not once, but four... https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/extreme-sports/article/3331142/four-trails-one-hardest-ultra-marathons-earth-and-racer-tried-it-4-times?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/extreme-sports/article/3331142/four-trails-one-hardest-ultra-marathons-earth-and-racer-tried-it-4-times?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:38:30 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen Hong Kong’s section of the National Games torch relay will emphasise the city’s financial and cultural characteristics while boosting local tourism, according to a sports official and a lawmaker. Yeung Tak-keung, head of the National Games Coordination Office in Hong Kong, said Sunday’s local relay route would showcase the skyline and Victoria Harbour, reflecting the city’s unique role as a financial centre. During a radio show appearance on Tuesday, Yeung was asked whether the city’s relay... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3330560/hong-kongs-national-games-torch-relay-showcase-financial-cultural-qualities?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3330560/hong-kongs-national-games-torch-relay-showcase-financial-cultural-qualities?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Oct 2025 03:55:14 +0000 Connor Mycroft Connor Mycroft Fifty people will take part in the Hong Kong section of a torch relay to be held on Sunday, a week before the start of the National Games, with the route chosen to showcase “the best side” of the city and arouse the public’s interest. At a briefing on Monday, police expressed confidence in their crowd management arrangements for the relay while transport officials urged members of the public to use the railway system on the day of the event. The November 2 relay will be held seven days before... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3330514/hong-kong-gears-national-games-torch-relay-50-people-take-part?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3330514/hong-kong-gears-national-games-torch-relay-50-people-take-part?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:06:17 +0000 Ada Li Ada Li Hong Kong will host the IBF 2025 World Tenpin Bowling Championships for the first time next month, bringing 300 athletes from 31 countries and regions to the city. Held at the Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP), and a specially constructed venue at Queen Elizabeth Stadium, the championships will involve singles, doubles, trios and team events. Team Hong Kong, led by Asian Games medallist and world champion Wu Siu-hong, are targeting the successful defence of their trios title. Wu, who along with... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3330202/hong-kong-athletes-hope-hosting-world-championships-inspires-tenpin-bowling-boom-city?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3330202/hong-kong-athletes-hope-hosting-world-championships-inspires-tenpin-bowling-boom-city?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:06:08 +0000 Bernard Chan Bernard Chan My previous column explored how the fear of repercussions is driving widespread self-censorship within institutions and public discourse. Yet, at the same time, the world of sports is experiencing a troubling increase in toxic behaviour, where once-unifying arenas are becoming battlegrounds of hostility and division. At the recent Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York, Rory McIlroy and the European team faced relentless abuse, including verbal taunts, homophobic slurs and even outright... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3329131/hong-kong-can-showcase-true-sportsmanship-national-games?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3329131/hong-kong-can-showcase-true-sportsmanship-national-games?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:30:09 +0000 Lam Ka-sing Lam Ka-sing The Hong Kong Jockey Club has expanded its popular Japanese-themed race days from two to four this year, a move aimed at drawing more spectators, including mainland Chinese and overseas visitors, by adding cultural elements from one of residents’ favourite travel destinations. The expansion of the “Japan Nights” event series was highlighted on Thursday in conjunction with the opening of the 2025 “Japan Autumn Festival in Hong Kong”, a two-month programme marking its 10th anniversary. Hanane... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3328426/japanese-themed-race-days-winner-hong-kong-jockey-club-2-more-added?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3328426/japanese-themed-race-days-winner-hong-kong-jockey-club-2-more-added?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:47:12 +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 Jess Ma Jess Ma Hong Kong has formed its largest-ever volunteer corps of more than 16,000 helpers for the coming National Games, with the tourism minister urging them to show the best side of the city’s hospitality. Secretary of Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui officiated at a pledging ceremony on Sunday for the volunteers, aged from 15 to 80, who will help the city in its efforts as a co-host of November’s Games. “Our 16,000 volunteers are our frontline troops as tourism ambassadors. Our hope... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3325512/hong-kong-signs-16000-volunteers-help-national-games?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3325512/hong-kong-signs-16000-volunteers-help-national-games?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:24:59 +0000