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Asian Games 2026

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Asian Games 2026
The 20th edition of the Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. It will be the third time Japan has hosted the multi-sport event, after previously doing so in 1958 and 1994.
Hong Kong’s Julia Mibuy Mba Oyana (with ball) is tackled by two Thailand players in their match on Saturday while her teammates offer support. Hong Kong lost 24-12. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong women’s 7s team coach sees gains of Thai rivalry despite missing final

Andy Vilk says their close matches bring out ‘the best of both teams’, will help prepare for the Asian Games rugby in Japan in six months.

Swimming

Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey swims fastest 200m freestyle in 2 years in Norway

World Table Tennis (WTT)

Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi-kem gears up for world team table tennis event with 2 silvers

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Decorated Hong Kong swimmer Ho eyes Asian Games joy, but PhD defence comes first

Mechanical engineering student Ian Ho aiming to build on historic National Games gold when he travels to regional version in September.

In November, Ian Ho became the first Hong Kong man to win swimming gold at a National Games. Photo: Elson Li
World Boxing Organization

Chinese Taipei Olympic champion boxer Lin Yu-ting targets Asian Games gold

Her coach called winning bronze at Asian Elite Championships this week a ‘breakthrough’ after she stepped up to a new weight class.

International Cricket Council

Japan to host T20 World Cup qualifiers at new Asian Games cricket stadium

The biggest East Asia-Pacific tournament ever will see nine teams battling to reach the showpiece event in Australia and New Zealand.

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Badminton World Federation (BWF)

Hong Kong badminton star duo Tang and Tse considering a shot at LA Olympics

Mixed doubles pair considering keeping their careers going beyond Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya this year to reach the 2028 showpiece.

Tang Chun Man (left) and Tse Ying Suet, seen here at last month’s All England Open, were knocked out of the Badminton Asia Championships by China’s Chen Xing and Zhang Chi on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Ceci lee

Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee defends title at Asian cycling event as teammates also shine

The 24-year-old reaches podium in every event she enters while Law Ching-kiu, 16, emerges as a breakout star.

Swimming

Hong Kong star Haughey to use ‘race as training’ approach in Asian Games build-up

The 28-year-old Olympic medallist says she has been using the new method since returning from injury about six months ago.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong sevens head has unfinished business, underlines world and Olympic aims

Welshman Paul John, city team coach of year, ‘hungry to achieve more’ as he approaches decade in role, prepares for Hong Kong Sevens.

Paul John won his award for the Hong Kong sevens team’s success at the National Games and in the Asia Rugby Sevens Series last year. Photo: Karma Lo
Armand Duplantis

Asian Games athletes to stay on cruise ship, in wooden huts for ‘unique experience’

Half of the 15,000 athletes and officials will live in the temporary quarters during the Games, which start in Aichi-Nagoya on September 19.

At least 4,000 Asian Games athletes and officials will stay on the Italian cruise ship Costa Serena, which will be docked at Nagoya Port during the event. Photo: AFP
Zhang Boheng

Hong Kong padel players eye Asian Games selection as FIP Bronze event gets under way

Sport will be a medal event at the multi-sport event in Japan later this year, adding extra motivation to this week’s tournament.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong boss hopes Asian Games nod helps usher in professional women’s game

Ricardo Rambo plotting to deliver performances in Japan that accelerate process of introducing full-time women’s football to the city.

Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong basketball ‘not giving up’ on Asian Games spot, top official says

Governing body’s chairman Chan Chi-hung says they have written to organisers stating a ‘strong desire to participate’.

Hong Kong’s men have continued to slide down the regional rankings, meaning they did not automatically qualify for the Asian Games. Photo: Handout
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballers given go-ahead for Asian Games in Japan

Fears over city teams’ participation quashed as local association reveals green light after successfully petitioning Olympic Council of Asia.

Hong Kong players celebrate their shock Asian Games quarter-final win over Iran in 2023. Photo: Dickson Lee
FIBA

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.

FIBA

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

Number of men’s and women’s sides for 2026 Games in Japan cut to 12 with Fiba rankings to be used to select who will play.

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Marathons

Japanese spur Feng Peiyou to break He Jie’s Chinese record at Tokyo Marathon

China runner puts Asian Games rivals on notice at year’s first major race with a time that crushed previous mark set at Wuxi Marathon in 2024.

China’s Feng Peiyou (centre) breaks away from Japan’s Suguru Osako in a sprint finish to the Tokyo Marathon, but finishes just behind 10th-place Shifera Tamru of Ethiopia. Photo: Xinhua
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 Jockey Club

Hong Kong equestrian learns age is no barrier to success at inspiring 5-star show

Clarissa Lyra treasures opportunity to watch likes of Roger-Yves Bost and Olympic silver medallist John Whittaker in action at horse show.

Hong Kong Marathon

Hong Kong pair hope half-marathon finishes can give Asian Games dreams a boost

Gi Ka-man and Crystal Vut both finish on the podium, and in the twilight of their careers are chasing one last hurrah in Japan this September.

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China’s Chen Yufan wins the men’s half-marathon. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong Marathon

Wong Tsz-to, Tsang Hiu-tung not getting carried away with 10km wins

In race that also featured movie star Chow Yun-fat, Hong Kong triathlete Wong repeats 2023 victory, while Tsang wins for third straight year.

Hong Kong triathlete Wong Tsz-to reaches the 10km finish line first at Victoria Harbour Park. Photo: Dickson Lee
2025 National Games

Haughey ‘happy, satisfied’ with National Games results, turns focus to Asian Games

City’s top swimmer added to earlier two gold medals with two bronze medals several minutes apart, heaps praise on teammates’ performances.

Sun Hung Kai Properties

Padel to the metal: sport sets record in Hong Kong, on track for Asian Games

Tournament held in city attracts highest number of players in Asian event for the fast-growing racquet sport.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong’s role in National Games as part of GBA one of ‘immense significance’

City playing host reflects government’s trust and reliance and could see region taking on events such as World University Games, Asian Games.

A Chinese sailboat with a giant poster for the 15th National Games and the Special Olympics sails through Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
India

India aiming for record medal haul at Asian Games, but LA 2028 the real target

The world’s most populous nation hope to do better than the 107 medals won at Hangzhou in 2023.

India’s Manu Bhaker, seen here competing at the Paris Olympics, is set to defend her Asian Games team gold in the 25m pistol in Japan next year. Photo: AFP
2025 National Games

Hong Kong Olympian Chiu eyes National Games glory as next step on road to LA 2028

Two World Cup silver medals last month have given Chiu Hin-chun’s confidence a big boost.

Asian Games athletes to be housed on ‘floating village’ cruise ship in Japan

Organisers defend cost-cutting move, with 2,400 to stay in converted shipping containers.

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