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Glen Yang was called up for Hong Kong training even though officials may have known the city would not be playing at the Asian Games this year. Photo: EASL
Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong players ‘sad but not surprised’ after learning about Games axe

Members men’s and women’s basketball teams react to news city will not be involved in the Asian Games in Japan later this year.

Asian Games 2026

Asian Games basketball axe leaves Hong Kong teams on the outside looking in

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Cycling coach says professor role will not compromise Hong Kong’s hunt for glory

Fencing

City fencers enjoy best medal haul at Asian Cadet and Junior Championships

The record-breaking team finished with six gold, six silver and eight bronze medals during the event, winning most in the cadet category.

Hong Kong ended the 2026 Asian Cadet and Junior Fencing Championships in Jakarta with an impressive medal haul. Photo: FIE
Hong Kong ended the 2026 Asian Cadet and Junior Fencing Championships in Jakarta with an impressive medal haul. Photo: FIE
2026 Olympic Winter Games

Hong Kong skaters see bright future after Milano-Cortina but hurdles still remain

Despite the success of Joey Lam’s seventh-place finish, no Olympic-size rink and limited access to ice make competitiveness an uphill struggle.

Cricket Hong Kong

‘Exceptional’ Hong Kong teen cricketer faces crunch local, overseas study choice

Gifted batsman Shiv Mathur, who is establishing himself in city team, says cricket would be a ‘big thing’ in his choice of university.

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FIBA

Hong Kong’s South China face tough start in return to elite regional competition

Domestic champions to play three home matches in four days in the qualifying stages of the Basketball Champions League Asia in April.

South China guard Kelvin Tsang (right) says the chance to play against full-time professionals will be a “very special experience”. Photo: Handout
South China guard Kelvin Tsang (right) says the chance to play against full-time professionals will be a “very special experience”. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong sports

Fok welcomes ‘inspiring’ budget, says Asian Games will be part of funding review

Lawmaker Kenneth Fok says September’s multi-sport Games in Japan will provide ideal opportunity to look into support for athletes and teams.

Professional Pickleball Association

City’s pickleball players set to compete against world’s best at Hong Kong Slam

Ryan Lam, world No 1 in WPC rankings, views the season-ending event as ‘a valuable experience and real challenge’ in front of a home crowd.

ATP

Coleman Wong loses to Valentin Vacherot in Mexican Open first round

The 21-year-old, who was well beaten in qualifiers, received a second chance as a lucky loser after Gabriel Diallo withdrew from the tournament.

Coleman Wong, here in action at the Delray Beach Open, failed to capitalise on his lucky loser opportunity at the Mexican Open. Photo: Getty Images
Trail running and hiking

Hong Kong 4 Trails Ultra Challenge finisher to ‘do something else with my life’

‘Completely dedicated’ Englishman Scott Pugh says everything came right on the day as he completes the race in less than 60 hours.

It took Scott Pugh three attempts and seven-and-a-half years, and quitting alcohol, to get to the pinnacle of the Four Trails challenge. Photo: HK4TUC
It took Scott Pugh three attempts and seven-and-a-half years, and quitting alcohol, to get to the pinnacle of the Four Trails challenge. Photo: HK4TUC
2026 Olympic Winter Games

Winter Olympics: China enjoy best overseas medal haul as Eileen Gu looks ahead

The 22-year-old is the most decorated freestyle skier in Games history, while Hong Kong speed skater Joey Lam claimed city’s best finish.

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Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising gallops into the racing record books with 18th consecutive win

David Hayes-trained thoroughbred claims Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup to surpass Hong Kong great Silent Witness for most victories in a row.

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong racing hits record high for tourists in flying start to Year of Horse

More than 92,000 fans, including at least 20,000 tourists, make the trip for the first meeting of the Lunar New Year.

The opening race day of the Year of the Horse drew large crowds to Sha Tin Racecourse. Photo: Eugene Lee
2026 Olympic Winter Games

Hong Kong skier Eloise King intent on ‘finding the rhythm’ on her Olympics debut

The 21-year-old has gone from family ski trips to becoming a city flag bearer and competing in the women’s slalom at the highest level.

Eloise King at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, where she finished 13th in the slalom – the best result by a Hong Kong skier. Photo: SF&OC
Eloise King at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, where she finished 13th in the slalom – the best result by a Hong Kong skier. Photo: SF&OC
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong cycling head coach Dagorne plans legacy goals after signing new deal

Frenchman wants to create booming city cycling department, raises doubts over future of sprint coach.

Professional Pickleball Association

Shot in arm for Hong Kong pickleball as city player Ryan Lam tops global rankings

Bottom of the top 100 two years ago, Hongkonger makes it to No 1 in World Pickleball Championship men’s 19-plus combined rankings.

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Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong basketball chairman Norman Chan steps down after 35 years at the helm

Departure comes months before deadline for National Sports Associations to meet new Code of Governance requirements that included term limits.

Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China chairman Norman Chan (left) at a Hong Kong Bulls event on Tuesday. Photo: Handout
Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China chairman Norman Chan (left) at a Hong Kong Bulls event on Tuesday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

On This Day | 1 runner resuscitated, 22 hospitalised in 2006 marathon – from the SCMP archive

Twenty years ago on February 12, 2006, amid the worst air pollution in months, multiple participants in city’s annual race sought medical attention.

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong cycling star Chloe Leung’s ‘mental gains’ spark Olympic Games belief

Increasingly consistent 29-year-old aiming for world tour recognition following Asian Championships golden breakthrough.

Hong Kong racing

3 Hong Kong jockeys on ‘Ben Ming Nian’ and what Year of the Horse means to them

Despite sharing the same birth year, Vincent Ho, Karin Teetan and Matthew Chadwick have taken very different paths to the top.

Hong Kong jockeys (from left) Karis Teetan, Vincent Ho and Matthew Chadwick were all born in the Year of the Horse 36 years ago. Photo: HKJC
Badminton World Federation (BWF)

BWF announces Hong Kong Badminton Open to be upgraded to second-tier event

The city’s tournament has been awarded the BWF750 status, an upgrade from the previous BWF500, along with Shenzhen, Paris, New Delhi and Tokyo.

The tournament upgrade marked the first time that the city will be hosting a BWF750 event. Photo: Edmond So
The tournament upgrade marked the first time that the city will be hosting a BWF750 event. Photo: Edmond So
Siobhan Haughey

Hong Kong star Siobhan Haughey makes record-breaking start to Asian Games year

Olympic medallist wins two gold medals at Dubai meet, setting a record in doing so, six months out from facing key rivals in Nagoya Games.

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong cyclists ‘not proud of themselves’ after missed medal opportunity

City squad finish Asian Road Cycling Championships women’s road race empty-handed after missing pivotal breakaway.

World Snooker

Zhao Xintong wins Hong Kong World Grand Prix title to keep finals record intact

Victory over Zhang Anda in first all-Chinese ranking tournament final since December 2024 gives him fifth title in as many finals.

Zhao Xintong acknowledges the Kai Tak Arena crowd after winning the World Grand Prix title on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
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