TOPIC

Lacrosse

Lacrosse
One of several sports bidding to become an Olympic event at the LA Games in 2028, Lacrosse is becoming increasingly popular globally. Long considered the preserve of elite schools and colleges in the United States, its demographic is changing as more people take up the game.
Hong Kong’s Hon Cheunk-yee takes a shot under pressure from JLA’s Korogi Riho (right) during the women’s bronze medal match at the Hong Kong International Lacrosse Sixes. Photo: Sun Yeung

Hong Kong’s men and women miss bronze, but seal best finishes at lacrosse sixes

Fourth places for city’s teams mark new high at Hong Kong International Lacrosse Sixes tournament.

Hong Kong’s men and women to battle for bronze in lacrosse sixes tournament

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Hong Kong Lacrosse Sixes a ‘chance to test strategies’ for 2028 Olympics

Lacrosse boss upbeat as ‘legendary’ Japanese coach makes Hong Kong debut

Takeshi Sato will make his competitive start for the city’s teams at the Hong Kong International Lacrosse Sixes this weekend.

Japanese lacrosse coach Takeshi Sato with the Hong Kong team. Photo: HKLAX
Hong Kong Football Club

Hong Kong’s Super Sixes lacrosse event returns with more teams, new venue

Teams flying in from the United States, South Korea and New Zealand for the first time as tournament moves to Hong Kong Football Club.

Hong Kong teams beaten at Lacrosse Open but Olympics gives youngsters a pathway

Double final defeat for home sides, with men unable to repeat last year’s triumph after women and under-20s see signs of progress.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

Hong Kong beat Singapore in nail-biter at Lacrosse Open, Japanese rivals await

Chan Hon-kei fears Japanese side despite his team’s perfect start on day one, while hosts’ women also lay down a marker.

Hong Kong’s men began their campaign with victory over Chengdu University. Photo: Hong Kong Lacrosse Open

Hong Kong Lacrosse Open: city’s women confident of making final with young team

Head coach says ‘mix of some veteran and younger players’ will hope to go one better than last year while the men’s team defend their title.

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Lacrosse bosses eye place among Hong Kong elite, as LA Olympics loom

Governing body chairman Raymond Fong hopes strong showing at national championships will earn lacrosse a place at Sports Institute.

Go Park Olympic-quality field can make lacrosse ‘major sport in Hong Kong’

Former captain hails ‘huge milestone’ for Hong Kong lacrosse, as city teams get ready to pursue 2028 Los Angeles Olympic ‘dream’.

Carrie Hui in action during the Hong Kong Lacrosse Open women’s final in 2019. Photo: Felix Wong
Fame and celebrity

Is The Crown’s Vanessa Kirby engaged? Meet Paul Rabil, her rumoured fiancé

Rabil, whose exes include Eiza González and Kelly Berger, retired from lacrosse in 2021 and now actively promotes the sport; he and Kirby have been dating for 2 years – but are they engaged?

Meet the man dubbed “The LeBron of Lacrosse”, Paul Rabil, rumoured to be Vanessa Kirby’s new fiancé. Photo: @paulrabil/Instagram

Saudi Arabia sets sights on becoming lacrosse power, with Olympics on horizon

Officials believe teams can be competitive sooner rather than later, despite admitting people in country know very little about the sport.

Philippines vow to take final step in Hong Kong after tight Super Sixes loss

The Filipinos fall 2 goals short against Japanese powerhouses Fogostealers, while Hong Kong lose to Germany again to finish fourth.

Lacrosse newbies Philippines confident they have chance of making 2028 Olympics

They may have started playing years after their regional rivals but have improved quickly – and are a step away from the Super Sixes final.

The Philippines’ Chase Ladrido (centre) is flanked by Hong Kong’s Cheung Wing (left) and Lo Tin-chiu in the Filipinos’ 20-8 win at Wong Chuk Hang Sports Ground on Saturday. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong eye World Lacrosse Super Sixes as testing ground for 2028 LA Olympics

Both the men’s and women’s teams have been promised plenty of overseas exposure before the World Championships in 2027 and the LA Games.

Hong Kong’s Haydn Cheung (right, in white) in action in the 20-9 win over China at the World Lacrosse Super Sixes in Aberdeen. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong confident about holding on to World Lacrosse Super Sixes hosting rights

Sport’s local governing body expects event to remain in city until Los Angeles Olympics, where short-format lacrosse will make its debut.

Hong Kong’s men guaranteed best-ever finish at World Lacrosse Box Championships

Sunday’s 23-7 victory over Mexico was preceded by a 13-5 triumph against Belgium the previous day.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Hong Kong sports

US confirm status as world’s best, as lacrosse chief calls tournament ‘huge success’

Hong Kong lacrosse boss Raymond Fong says thousands of fans watched games across 10 days of action in city.

Kori Edmondson (centre) of the USA powers past several Canada players in the final of the World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship at Mong Kok Stadium. Photo: Dickson Lee
World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

China prove ‘best of the rest’, Hong Kong falter at lacrosse U20 Championship

Ninth place improves on China’s 2019 debut, but Hong Kong lose again.

US-China relations

China-US divide bridged as adopted kids return to play lacrosse for motherland

Four teens who left China as babies are representing their country of birth in Hong Kong – cheered on by their American adoptive parents.

World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

Japan complete double over England to reach World Lacrosse U20 semi-finals

Second victory over the English in four days guarantees Japan’s best showing at the tournament.

Megan Kitagawa (front row, third from right) with her teammates after Japan reached the semi-finals for the first time. Photo: HKCLA
World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

England lacrosse trio hoping to make most of ‘home advantage’ in Hong Kong

Co-captains say support has been hugely exciting and chance to return to ‘amazing’ Mong Kok Stadium motivation to beat Japan in last 8.

Action from England’s 13-8 win over Ireland in the World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship match at Football Club. Photo: Hong Kong China Lacrosse Association
World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

Ireland, England set for blockbuster clash, China last 8 hopes hang by thread

Tight 16-11 defeat leaves China needed a miracle, but coach says battling for ninth place was what they expected at start of tournament.

World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

China try to limit damage in World Lacrosse U20 loss before Puerto Rico clash

United States win with ease, Australia and Canada also stay unbeaten, while Chinese Taipei vow to ‘just go hard’ despite skill gap.

World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

Hong Kong lacrosse player aiming to maintain Olympic link at U20 Championship

The Games is in her blood and Kallie Wong is targeting a place at the 2028 edition in Los Angeles.

Kallie Wong (right) in action at Hong Kong Football Club. Photo: Mike Chan
World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

Hong Kong in peril after Japan cause upset in Women’s U20 Championship lacrosse

Ireland deal blow to hosts Hong Kong, then Japanese make their task more difficult by beating England.

Ireland’s Bridget Valentine, who scored four goals, tries to breach Hong Kong’s defence. Photo: HKLAX
World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

England overpower Hong Kong, Puerto Rico ‘inspire’ in loss to US at U20 lacrosse

But home team Hong Kong are on course, coach says, as they aim to better past showings.

World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship

Jamaicans reap benefits of embracing lacrosse at U20 championship in Hong Kong

Players gaining opportunities to further their education as lacrosse gains a foothold in a country more renowned for athletics.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement