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Japan’s Riko Ueki (number 9) heads past Philippines’ goalkeeper Nina Meollo in their 7-0 quarter-final win in Sydney on Sunday. Photo: AP

Women’s Asian Cup: Japan have no fears about defence before South Korea semi

Two-time champions have not let in any goals in four games while scoring 24, but in Sydney will face a strong team that have scored 16.

China consumption

Shanghai sees massive F1 turnout, boosting city’s sports economy ambitions

Doing Good

Hong Kong has more coral reef species than the Caribbean – and they’re worth saving

Hong Kong goalkeeper ‘winning bet’ after quitting school for football

Pong Cheuk-hei pushing for first international cap after excellent start with new club Kitchee following three years ‘learning how to lose’.

Pong Cheuk-hei is currently the No 1 for a record-breaking Kitchee side that beat Kowloon City 4-0 on Saturday. Photo: Kitchee SC

Newnham bids to bounce back in championship battle with strong Happy Valley team

Australian handler aims to recapture top form with a full card of runners at city circuit.

Verstappen slams F1 as ‘joke’ after being forced to retire from Chinese Grand Prix

Four-time world champion says new rules are ‘fundamentally flawed’ and fans who like the new overtaking rules ‘don’t understand racing’.

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Iran says women’s football captain has withdrawn Australia asylum bid

Zahra Ghanbari is the fifth member of the delegation to change her mind amid claims players had received threats against their families.

Iranian women’s football team captain Zahra Ghanbari at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia on March 1. Photo: AAP Image / Dave Hunt via Reuters

Coleman Wong encouraged to ‘use racquet to express values’ ahead of Miami Open

Hongkonger’s coach James Allemby believes player is moving in the right direction maturity-wise on return to event where he beat Ben Shelton.

Hong Kong triathlon quartet claim Asia bronze as teenage gem confirms potential

Junior Andy Wong joins Cade Wright, Tallulah Wright and Nick Yip to help city team reach podium; Japan win gold and silver goes to China.

Superstar jockey McDonald confirmed to ride Seraph Gabriel in Derby

Champion rider hops off Beauty Bolt to team up with David Eustace’s stayer in city’s most coveted race.

James McDonald will team up with Seraph Gabriel in the Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Smart Golf excites for Lor as Bentley, So, Size and Teetan double up

The top trainer warmed up for a huge week, including a Derby bid, with another of his smart prospects saluting.

Smart Golf salutes at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Promising sprinter Turquoise Velocity’s dead heat caps doubles for Lui and Yeung

Local trainer and jockey combine for a brace with surprise debutant and four-year-old straight specialist.

LIV Golf Singapore: DeChambeau wins to deny wild card, Westwood place in history

American pips Canadian Richard T Lee, who misses out on becoming first wild card LIV winner, and English veteran, who would have been oldest.

Kimi Antonelli wins Chinese Grand Prix to become second-youngest Formula 1 victor

Mercedes teammate George Russell finishes second, followed by Lewis Hamilton, who claims his first podium for Ferrari.

Race winner Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes kisses the trophy as he celebrates winning the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday. Photo: AP

Women’s Asian Cup: ‘resilient’ China do not fear hosts, Japan smash Philippines

Holders meet Australia at 60,000-capacity Perth Stadium in Tuesday’s semi-final, while Japan will face South Korea in Sydney on Wednesday.

Defending champions China needed extra time to beat Chinese Taipei 2-0 in their quarter-final on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua

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.

Formula 1 cancels races in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia due to conflict in Middle East

Formula 2, Formula 3 and F1 Academy rounds will also not take place during their scheduled slots in the countries.

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She didn’t ignore her brain fog – now she’s helping others with perimenopause

Femtech pioneers are tackling perimenopause with bold new tools, breaking long-standing taboos and empowering women.

Mayra Hurtado, co-founder of Hormony. Photo: courtesy Hormony

Chinese Grand Prix: Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli youngest to take F1 pole position

Italian teen leads front-row lockout with teammate George Russell, erases record of Sebastian Vettel, who was 21 when he took pole in 2008.

SCMP Best Bets: Sea can part for Red hot prospect at Sha Tin

Hong Kong to field strongest team for ‘hardest of the season’ UCI Track World Cup

Head coach Herve Dagorne says competition is getting tougher, while Ceci Lee and men’s pursuit team hope to better their Perth leg results.

Hong Kong head coach Hervé Dagorne (extreme right) says the team “really need to be at our best” to do well at the UCI Track World Cup in Hong Kong next month. Photo: HKCA

LIV Golf Singapore: Westwood set for career’s ‘best win’ after taking joint lead

Holder and joint leader Joaquin Niemann also on track to make history at Sentosa Golf Club, as is Canadian wild card Richard T Lee.

Lee Westwood (left) with his caddie during the third round of LIV Golf Singapore at Sentosa Golf Club on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Coleman Wong’s epic week ended by Belgian after another titanic three-set battle

Hongkonger loses Copa Cap Cana quarter-final, competed for 11 hours and 48 minutes on court over five days in the Dominican Republic.

In their words: Douglas Young, founder of Hong Kong lifestyle brand G.O.D

The creative entrepreneur often adds a humorous slant to his homeware and apparel, and cites local icons from Bruce Lee and Labubu to Cathay Pacific and Chow Tai Fook as inspirations.

China and South Korea power into Women’s Asian Cup semis, book World Cup spots

Holders set up match with hosts Australia, while Chinese Taipei will vie with other ‌losing quarter-finalists ‌for two more World Cup places.

China’s Shao Ziqin (centre) scores her team’s first goal during the Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final against Chinese Taipei in Perth on Saturday. Photo: AP

Hong Kong draw Asia triathlon blank as star laments ‘pretty mediocre result’

Cade Wright delivers honest verdict despite delivering best city finish, while Nick Yip was sixth in men’s race after rivals’ late burst.

Cade Wright tries to make up ground on the closing run before coming home fifth. Photo: Elson Li

Eustace and Browne McMonagle combine with solid chances at Sha Tin

British handler and Irish jockey look to strike with Riding Together and Helene Supafeeling.

Obstacle course racing is heading to the Olympics – are Hong Kong’s ninjas ready?

Ninja sports and obstacle course racing hone confidence, courage and problem-solving – and a local giant is making our tiny city proud.

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Sport & Sporting Events
The latest news on sports, including football, basketball, golf, tennis, swimming, esports, the Olympics and other major sporting events around the world. Also covers famous sports personalities, plus stories on sports clubs, associations and sports governing and regulatory bodies.