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Hong Kong Sevens: Boks hammer Argentina, South Stand nearly full early on day two
It’s day two at Kai Tak Stadium, and the battle to make the quarter-finals begins in earnest for some of sport’s biggest names.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong in Sevens heaven as dazzling display marks start of 50th year
Not even a leaky roof at Kai Tak Stadium can put a dampener on proceedings as 34,368 fans pass through gates on day one.
18 Apr 2026 - 12:21AM
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Fans enjoy the action on day one in the South Stand. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Hong Kong coach sees ‘positive’ in women’s escape
Andy Vilk says Denmark deserves credit for their showing in 14-14 draw, while city’s two-try hero Chong Ka-yan believes team must start better.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:30PM
Hong Kong
‘Epic’ Hongkonger Ceci Lee claims UCI Track World Cup silver for career high
Home star storms to second in elimination race behind Anita Yvonne Stenberg of Norway, while Valentine Fortin is beaten into third.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:05PM
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Hong Kong
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Australia, New Zealand set for inevitable showdown
The Australians will have a tricky final pool match against Canada, while the reigning champions finish up against Fiji before the quarters.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:19PM
Australia’s Kaitlin Shave on her way to the tryline against South Africa on day one of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
HK Sevens
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: German star combining rugby with police duties
Niklas Koch hoping promoted nation’s Hong Kong exploits leave lasting impression in football-mad country.
17 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
Rugby
Rugby fans old and new celebrate ‘best weekend of the year’ at Hong Kong Sevens
K-pop girl group Primrose get spectators in the mood to party after hours of action on the pitch at Kai Tak Stadium.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:23PM
Cricket
ICC to probe Canada’s T20 World Cup loss to New Zealand after corruption claim
Cricket’s governing body to look into allegations highlighted in a documentary aired by Canadian public broadcaster.
17 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
Formula One (F1)
South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula 1, tying up with K-culture
Aim is to see races held on 5km street circuit in the city of Incheon, with hopes to draw up to 400,000 visitors over three-day race weekend.
17 Apr 2026 - 5:59PM
Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany won the Korean Grand Prix in 2011. Photo: AP
Golf
LIV CEO Scott O’Neil claims ‘business as usual’ amid reports of league’s demise
O’Neil seemed to confirm that LIV executives met in New York this week while refuting the idea that they were ‘summoned’.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:37AM
Rugby
Boks chasing first title, tickets sell out: 5 things to know on day 1 of Sevens
Blitzboks have never won Hong Kong title, but go into weekend having won HSBC SVNS Series. Only single-day tickets left, with Sunday almost gone.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
HK Sevens
Hong Kong star aiming to inspire at sevens before plotting Cathay career
Bryn Phillips still has Asian Games, World Cup and Olympic ambitions but scrum-half beginning to plan for life after sport.
17 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
Rugby
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens event planner: your guide to the ultimate sports party
From Hong Kong’s men and women tackling the Melrose Claymores competition, to K-pop and Eurodance, there’s something for everyone.
17 Apr 2026 - 2:20PM
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The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is three days of action on and off the pitch. Photo: Elson Li
China
Zhao values becoming first Chinese player to win Triple Crown over defending world title
Chinese world No 3 says ‘one world title is enough for me’, hopes to see some existing tournaments relocated to new cities in China and Europe.
16 Apr 2026 - 11:30PM
Rugby
From racing Gout Gout to chasing sevens stardom, Aussie teen has ‘gas to burn’
Bailey Roberts-Lintmeijer competed against sprint sensation in 2024; now in Australia 7s fold, he has spent the week playing 10s.
16 Apr 2026 - 10:57PM
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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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No Calandagan leaves Hong Kong Cup wanting, but HKIR fields still excite
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What Hong Kong’s next football coach must do differently from Westwood
26 Nov 2025 - 9:33AM
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From flights of fancy to reality, National Games paves way for a bright future
22 Nov 2025 - 1:30PM
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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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