Jorn Andersen led Hong Kong to the AFC Asian Cup finals, but the FA have not made any moves to retain the head coach beyond his current contract. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA)

Coach plots World Cup upset as Hong Kong FA stays silent over contract talks

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Jorn Andersen has heard nothing about his future from the city’s football bosses since January’s AFC Asian Cup finals, but is now focused on side’s qualifying campaign.

Jorn Andersen led Hong Kong to the AFC Asian Cup finals, but the FA have not made any moves to retain the head coach beyond his current contract. Photo: Reuters

Coach plots World Cup upset as Hong Kong FA stays silent over contract talks

Jorn Andersen has heard nothing about his future from the city’s football bosses since January’s AFC Asian Cup finals, but is now focused on side’s qualifying campaign.

3 hours ago

Hong Kong side to play in Basketball Champions League for first time in 22 years

Eastern will play in the first round next month, grouped with NS Matrix Deers of Malaysia, Prawira Harum Bandung of Indonesia and the league runners-up from Mongolia.

18 Mar 2024 - 7:30PM

HK racing’s softer tracks and slow times: overwatering, jockeys or seasonal?

Term’s first 55 meetings see a significant drop in good-to-firm surfaces and a remarkable percentage of races run outside standard time

18 Mar 2024 - 7:04PM
Hong Kong Eastern have borrowed Yip Yiu-pong from rivals South China for their Champions League push. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong side to play in Basketball Champions League for first time in 22 years

Eastern will play in the first round next month, grouped with NS Matrix Deers of Malaysia, Prawira Harum Bandung of Indonesia and the league runners-up from Mongolia.

18 Mar 2024 - 7:30PM
Hong Kong racing

HK racing’s softer tracks and slow times: overwatering, jockeys or seasonal?

Term’s first 55 meetings see a significant drop in good-to-firm surfaces and a remarkable percentage of races run outside standard time

Term’s first 55 meetings see a significant drop in good-to-firm surfaces and a remarkable percentage of races run outside standard time

18 Mar 2024 - 7:04PM
Commonwealth Games

Malaysia looks at ‘downsized’ Commonwealth Games, or collaborating with Singapore

Country says it could hold fewer sports or not build a games village, while leading sports official says collaborating with neighbouring Singapore is a ‘possibility’.

Country says it could hold fewer sports or not build a games village, while leading sports official says collaborating with neighbouring Singapore is a ‘possibility’.

18 Mar 2024 - 7:01PM

Former Test cricket star Taibu wants elite chances for sides like Hong Kong

Former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu is urging governing body the ICC to provide more opportunities for associate nations to play against Test match countries.

18 Mar 2024 - 6:00PM
Former Test cricket star Taibu wants elite chances for sides like Hong Kong

Hong Kong boss gets footballers suited up, but does dressing well mean success?

Hong Kong national team’s stylish travelling attire is the brainchild of coach Jorn Andersen, who wants players to be more professional in every way – but it’s nothing new.

18 Mar 2024 - 5:00PM
Hong Kong boss gets footballers suited up, but does dressing well mean success?

Malaysia looks at ‘downsized’ Commonwealth Games, or collaborating with Singapore

Country says it could hold fewer sports or not build a games village, while leading sports official says collaborating with neighbouring Singapore is a ‘possibility’.

18 Mar 2024 - 7:01PM

Former Test cricket star Taibu wants elite chances for sides like Hong Kong

Former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu is urging governing body the ICC to provide more opportunities for associate nations to play against Test match countries.

18 Mar 2024 - 6:00PM

Hong Kong boss gets footballers suited up, but does dressing well mean success?

Hong Kong national team’s stylish travelling attire is the brainchild of coach Jorn Andersen, who wants players to be more professional in every way – but it’s nothing new.

18 Mar 2024 - 5:00PM
Hangzhou Asian Games

South Korean tennis player destroys racquet in Asian Games meltdown

Kwon Soon-woo smashes his racquet to pieces and refuses to shake hands with Thailand’s Samrej Kasidit after three-set loss in Hangzhou.

Kwon Soon-woo smashes his racquet to pieces and refuses to shake hands with Thailand’s Samrej Kasidit after three-set loss in Hangzhou.

29 Sep 2023 - 11:48AM

Asian Games: Andersen’s best laid plans nearly go to waste in Uzbekistan defeat

Hong Kong Kong manager Jorn Andersen had wanted to preserve his players ahead of Wednesday’s round of 16 match, but an early goal from Li Ngai-hoi changed the dynamic for both teams in Hangzhou.

Hong Kong Kong manager Jorn Andersen had wanted to preserve his players ahead of Wednesday’s round of 16 match, but an early goal from Li Ngai-hoi changed the dynamic for both teams in Hangzhou.

25 Sep 2023 - 10:20PM

Asian Games: historic fencing gold ‘dream come true’, says Cheung

Cheung Ka-long wins city’s first fencing title at an Asian Games with dominant victory over China’s Chen Haiwei.

Cheung Ka-long wins city’s first fencing title at an Asian Games with dominant victory over China’s Chen Haiwei.

25 Sep 2023 - 9:31AM
Hangzhou Asian Games

South Korean tennis player destroys racquet in Asian Games meltdown

Kwon Soon-woo smashes his racquet to pieces and refuses to shake hands with Thailand’s Samrej Kasidit after three-set loss in Hangzhou.

Kwon Soon-woo smashes his racquet to pieces and refuses to shake hands with Thailand’s Samrej Kasidit after three-set loss in Hangzhou.

29 Sep 2023 - 11:48AM

Asian Games: Andersen’s best laid plans nearly go to waste in Uzbekistan defeat

Hong Kong Kong manager Jorn Andersen had wanted to preserve his players ahead of Wednesday’s round of 16 match, but an early goal from Li Ngai-hoi changed the dynamic for both teams in Hangzhou.

Hong Kong Kong manager Jorn Andersen had wanted to preserve his players ahead of Wednesday’s round of 16 match, but an early goal from Li Ngai-hoi changed the dynamic for both teams in Hangzhou.

25 Sep 2023 - 10:20PM

Asian Games: historic fencing gold ‘dream come true’, says Cheung

Cheung Ka-long wins city’s first fencing title at an Asian Games with dominant victory over China’s Chen Haiwei.

Cheung Ka-long wins city’s first fencing title at an Asian Games with dominant victory over China’s Chen Haiwei.

25 Sep 2023 - 9:31AM
Sport | OPINION
Young Champion salutes at Sha Tin last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Opinion | Pricey Champion backed to drive Racing Club growth after years of mediocre horses

Most expensive purchase to carry the black, red and white colours will become just the second galloper to provide members with a win in Class Two or above if he can salute on Saturday

14 Mar 2024 - 6:47PM

Home from Home | Why Messi is not to blame for the Hong Kong exhibition match fiasco

Lionel Messi sitting out the Inter Miami vs Hong Kong exhibition game was because of an injury and not his fault, and the idea he should have addressed fans to explain the situation is misconceived.

Lionel Messi sitting out the Inter Miami vs Hong Kong exhibition game was because of an injury and not his fault, and the idea he should have addressed fans to explain the situation is misconceived.

9 Feb 2024 - 7:54AM
Why Messi is not to blame for the Hong Kong exhibition match fiasco

Opinion | Hong Kong can put its best foot forward with a revamped marathon

If Hong Kong encourages every resident to attempt a full marathon at least once in their life, the health benefits would be tremendous. To facilitate this, marathon planners must revisit two aspects – the time limit and route.

If Hong Kong encourages every resident to attempt a full marathon at least once in their life, the health benefits would be tremendous. To facilitate this, marathon planners must revisit two aspects – the time limit and route.

28 Jan 2024 - 4:47PM
Hong Kong can put its best foot forward with a revamped marathon

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