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Hong Kong midfielder Juninho fires a shot across goal during an international friendly against Nepal at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li

Football

Hong Kong footballers to play at condemned Nepal venue, controversial India stadium

Kathmandu’s Dasharath Stadium was deemed unfit to host Asian Cup qualifiers, while kitchen blast killed 1 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Only grand slams and masters tennis tournaments should have ranking points: Medvedev

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

Football

Japan women’s football team ‘have all the ingredients’ to win Asian Cup

Greenland-born coach Nils Nielsen believes players can become fan favourites at tournament because they are hardworking and humble.

Japan are among the favourites for the Asian Cup, with a talented squad featuring no fewer than 16 England-based players. Photo: AFP
Japan are among the favourites for the Asian Cup, with a talented squad featuring no fewer than 16 England-based players. Photo: AFP

Golf

International Series eyes Shanghai for China debut in ‘building year’

First tournament on mainland could be part of pivotal three-week swing that also includes Hong Kong and the Philippines.

Racing

SCMP Best Bets: Fortune Star can shine bright at Happy Valley

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Tennis

Zheng Qinwen sparks split speculation after unfollowing coach on social media

Spanish former player Pere Riba has been widely credited with helping the Olympic champion reach the top level of the women’s game.

Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the last 16 at the Qatar Open by Elena Rybakina earlier in February. Photo: Reuters
Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the last 16 at the Qatar Open by Elena Rybakina earlier in February. Photo: Reuters

Other Sport

LCK star Faker’s absence from Hong Kong hits ticket resale value on Carousell

South Korean and his T1 team failed to qualify for the tournament, leading to a drop in prices of tickets in the secondary market.

Racing

Quality over quantity for Atzeni as he looks forward to strong Valley rides

The Sardinian jockey is hoping all four of his rides at the city circuit can be in the finish on Wednesday night.

Hong Kong

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

Cricket

How political tensions between India, Pakistan might get into English cricket

A BBC report says Indian-owned franchises in The Hundred competition will not be considering any Pakistan cricketers at the player auction.

Shadab Khan, seen here playing a shot against Namibia at the T20 World Cup last Wednesday, has been among the leading Pakistani players to have played in The Hundred. Photo: AP
Shadab Khan, seen here playing a shot against Namibia at the T20 World Cup last Wednesday, has been among the leading Pakistani players to have played in The Hundred. Photo: AP

Racing

Classic Cup top 10: Little Paradise, Numbers stand out in the SCMP’s rankings

Sensational Classic Mile winner and last-start Group Three victor headline ratings for the second leg of four-year-old series.

Boxing

Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in long-awaited Las Vegas rematch in September

Bout announced days after Floyd Mayweather comes out of retirement and will be rematch of blockbuster 2015 clash.

Rugby

Rugby 7s royalty Ben Gollings bringing Chennai Bulls to play in Hong Kong

World Series record points scorer believes sport’s chiefs need to find ‘sweet spot’ to restore shorter format’s charm.

Former England sevens star Ben Gollings (seated, right) with his Chennai Bulls rugby team. Photo: Chennai Bulls

Hong Kong

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

China

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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China

Zhao attributes surge in form to mental toughness after Players Championship win

Snooker star beats John Higgins to join Steve Davis, Mark Williams and Neil Robertson as the fourth player to win first five ranking finals.

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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.

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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.

Health & Wellness

Profile | 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.

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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.

Skateboarding in Japan has risen in popularity and they are expected to dominate the sport at the Paris Olympics. Photo: AFP
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