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Hong Kong marathons throughout the years – SCMP archive
Ahead of Sunday’s Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, the Post looks back at the city’s marathon history.
34 minutes ago
Young Hong Kong fencers win 4 medals at FIE Junior and Cadet Épée World Cup
41 minutes ago
‘Death, taxes, Chinese basketball’ certainties in life, match fixer told friend
5 hours ago
Other Sport
Quest for greatness in the pool driving Olympic swimming champion Zhang Yufei
The 27-year-old is the most decorated Olympian in Chinese history, with 10 medals across the past two Olympic Games.
16 Jan 2026 - 9:25AM
Zhang Yufei is aiming to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong
Hong Kong cyclist plans interior design career – but first, LA Olympics
To Cheuk-hei is taking ‘basic courses’ as he makes flying start to new year at Asean Track Series after a grueling 2025 season.
16 Jan 2026 - 7:42AM
Golf
O’Neil bullish about LIV’s future, reveals plan for International Series growth
New strategy will bring national opens around the world into Asian Tour’s elevated series of tournaments.
16 Jan 2026 - 2:46AM
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Outdoor
North Korean quintet among overseas runners invited for Hong Kong Marathon
Two runners from world’s top 100 will lead elite group in Sunday’s race, while popular Japanese athlete Yuki Kawauchi makes return.
15 Jan 2026 - 10:33PM
North Korea’s Asian Games silver medallist Han Il-ryong will be running on Sunday, along with four female compatriots. Photo: AFP
Rugby
Rugby and racing join forces to bring bigger and better sevens week to Hong Kong
Hong Kong China Rugby, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong Football Club hope to bring more cohesion to biggest week in city’s sports calendar.
15 Jan 2026 - 9:17PM
Racing
‘He’s exactly where I want him’ – Hayes bullish as Ka Ying Rising wins trial
The world’s best sprinter will bid for history in the Group One Centenary Sprint Cup (1,200m) next week.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:47PM
Other Sport
Katie Ledecky continues ‘ownership’ of 1,500m freestyle with second-fastest swim
The American Olympic champion wins US Pro Swim Series event easily and has now clocked 24 of the top 25 times for that distance.
15 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
Football
China make history by advancing to quarter-finals of AFC U-23 Asian Cup
The team finishes second in the group behind Australia with one win and two draws, will play Uzbekistan in the quarter-finals in Jeddah.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:10PM
China’s under-23 football team (orange) finished second in their group at the AFC U-23 Asian Cup. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong holds out hope for ‘lucky loser’ spot at Australian Open
Hongkonger loses in third qualifying round of year’s first grand slam but could still make the main draw should there be withdrawals.
15 Jan 2026 - 7:44PM
Racing
Superstar McDonald ‘rapt to get call’ for Beauty Bolt ride in Classic Mile
The world’s best rider has been snapped up by the Kwok family to ride Tony Cruz’s consistent galloper in next month’s feature.
15 Jan 2026 - 12:28PM
International Rugby
All Blacks fire coach Robertson less than two years before World Cup
The 51-year-old said he was ‘gutted’ to be leaving the team; former Australia coach Dave Rennie has been linked to the job.
15 Jan 2026 - 11:04AM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong triathlon coach to lay down key Olympics message, signpost LA route
Andrew Wright urges talented city squad to take advantage while going is good – ‘we don’t know what future looks like’.
15 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
Cade Wright hands over to Robin Elg after her outstanding leg in the National Games relay. Photo: Eugene Lee
HK Sevens
Hong Kong aim to close ‘intensity’ gap, season hangs in balance at HSBC SVNS 3
With 2026 only two weeks old, failing to make the top two in Dubai will end Hong Kong’s interest in the world series for another year.
15 Jan 2026 - 7:00AM
Racing
Lui joins elite group of trainers on 1,000 wins after Dragon’s Valley victory
Veteran becomes sixth handler to reach major milestone after bagging a double at city circuit.
15 Jan 2026 - 8:44AM
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Football
Who keeps the floodlights on in Hong Kong football’s financial black hole?
Burning cash and sharing pitches with the public, city’s teams are ill-equipped to play in mainland China and resistant to forcing change.
20 Jul 2024 - 2:12PM
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Outdoor
F1 star Bottas among those embracing fast-growing sport of gravel riding
Thirty-four cyclists competed in the first edition of Dirty Kanza in 2006 – this year 5,000 riders started the race, now renamed Unbound Gravel, with many more left out.
24 Jun 2024 - 3:08PM
Health & Wellness
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Hong Kong Macau Grand Prix star on using her pain to drive herself forwards
Vivian Siu went through a ‘dark time’ after her mother died of cancer. But the Hong Kong native got her life back on track, became a racing-car driver and in 2023 made history at the 2023 Macau Grand Prix.
31 May 2024 - 11:30AM
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Outdoor
From street culture to Paris Games: how Japan’s skateboarding youth turned tide
Children as young as six can be seen zipping up ramps and grinding down rails at skate parks all over the country, with instructors teaching tricks while parents wait patiently nearby.
4 Jul 2024 - 3:32PM
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OPINION
Sam Agars
Opinion
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No Calandagan leaves Hong Kong Cup wanting, but HKIR fields still excite
27 Nov 2025 - 6:32PM
Paul McNamara
Opinion
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What Hong Kong’s next football coach must do differently from Westwood
26 Nov 2025 - 9:33AM
Josh Ball
Opinion
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From flights of fancy to reality, National Games paves way for a bright future
22 Nov 2025 - 1:30PM
Nicholas Fang
Opinion
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Singapore minister’s comments a reminder that emotions can run very high in sport
22 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
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MULTIMEDIA
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Victoria Harbour swim returns with thousands taking part
02:30
Infographics
The rise of fencing, a Hong Kong sport obsession – an infographic
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Watch Team Hong Kong compete in 15th National Games
03:08
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Early wins for Hong Kong as Chinese National Games officially open
05:17
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