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China’s victory over Great Britain has left them fighting for ninth place against Spain on Sunday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens

China’s dramatic win sees them avoid ‘worst team’ tag at Hong Kong Sevens

Defeat by USA in their final pool fixture leaves China on brink, before they rescue their tournament with triumph over Great Britain.

Hong Kong Sevens

China target win over USA at Hong Kong Sevens to help series survival hopes

Kai Tak Sports Park

Fijian rugby fans revel in Hong Kong Sevens’ new home, and its air con

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens ready to grow into new home, New Zealand eye double three-peat

Organisers hail ‘incredible milestone’ as event kicks off Kai Tak era with a record crowd, music and pyrotechnics.

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The men’s and women’s team captains assemble at Kai Tak Stadium on the eve of the tournament. Photo: May Tse
The men’s and women’s team captains assemble at Kai Tak Stadium on the eve of the tournament. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens guide to day 1: tickets, schedule, how to get there on Friday

From transport to who plays when and the dos and don’ts at Kai Tak Stadium, here’s our handy guide to the event.

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Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens facts and figures, from how much beer to fan village surprises

The tournament’s new home at Kai Tak Stadium will make this the biggest edition in its 49-year history.

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Hong Kong Sevens

Black Ferns skipper backing her side to beat Aussies ‘any day of the week’

Sarah Hirini will lead New Zealand out at Kai Tak Stadium with a third consecutive Hong Kong Sevens title in her sights.

New Zealand captain Sarah Hirini is in confident mood ahead of this year’s Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Eugene Lee
New Zealand captain Sarah Hirini is in confident mood ahead of this year’s Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Eugene Lee
ATP

Coleman Wong hails ‘special week’ at Miami Open, says he needs to be stronger

Hongkonger has historic run ended by Australian Adam Walton, says he needs to ‘give credit to myself’ for performance.

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong snooker, tennis avoid funding axe, elite status rules change

Under threat sports spared from loss of financial support after failing to meet Tier A criteria, city’s elite athletes get funding boost.

Coleman Wong Chak-lam

Wong needs to be flawless to beat Shelton at Miami Open, coach says

City’s top player faces world No 14 in second round, with coach James Allemby saying he’ll need to make his first serve count.

Ben Shelton will be Coleman Wong’s toughest test of the year. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Snooker, tennis to be spared funding axe, chiefs eye change to elite status rule

Two sports were in danger of losing vital support after athletes fell short of required success, but Hong Kong officials could tweak criteria.

Shaun Liu is among the next generation of Hong Kong snooker players who would lose funding if the sport lost its Tier A status. Photo: Elson Li
Shaun Liu is among the next generation of Hong Kong snooker players who would lose funding if the sport lost its Tier A status. Photo: Elson Li
World Snooker

Hong Kong snooker event’s crowds ‘met expectations’ despite no world record

World Grand Prix drew at times sparse attendances to Kai Tak Arena, but organisers ‘confident and determined’ for the future.

Coleman Wong Chak-lam

Coleman Wong becomes first Hongkonger to win ATP Masters 1000 tournament match

Wong, who entered the tournament as a wild card, beats German world No 82 Daniel Altmaier in straight sets in the first round of Miami Open.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: city’s men ‘hurting’ from Cape Town, told to fight for spots

‘Anyone could take anyone’s place,’ captain James Christie says as coach Jevon Groves calls for response to Challenger Series exit.

The city’s players get combative in training ahead of next week’s Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: city’s women learned from Challenger Series losses, coach says

Andy Vilk says lessons from Cape Town setbacks will serve players well at home tournament and National Games.

Chong Ka-yan in possession as the city’s players train ahead of next week’s Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
Chong Ka-yan in possession as the city’s players train ahead of next week’s Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
2025 National Games

Hong Kong triathletes urged to book National Games spots at Asian Sprint event

Head coach Andrew Wright says a top-five finish will earn automatic selection, but warns that the standard will be the most competitive ever.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong young gun wants to help put city basketball ‘on the map’

Ivan Yang says representing the city at National Games would be an honour, and wants to inspire the next generation to play the sport.

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WNBA

WNBA star Ionescu tells Hong Kong pupils to ‘dream big’ on third leg of Asia tour

New York Liberty point guard runs through some drills with Heep Yunn School pupils, then watches them win inter-school championship.

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Heep Yunn School pupils watch on as WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu runs through some drills. Photo: Eugene Lee
Heep Yunn School pupils watch on as WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu runs through some drills. Photo: Eugene Lee
World Snooker

Hong Kong’s teen sensation snooker player eyes pro status even if funding cut

Shaun Liu moved to England in 2023 to pursue a snooker career, and the 14-year-old is not going to abandon his dream.

Formula One (F1)

Hong Kong-born driver Xie racing at Australian Grand Prix as he chases F1 dream

Hitech TGR’s Gerrard Xie makes his Formula 3 debut at Albert Park as he begins bid to follow in Zhou Guanyu’s footsteps.

Hong Kong Soccer Sevens

Aston Villa, Brighton to resume Soccer Sevens rivalry in Hong Kong

Five English Premier League clubs and one from the Netherlands will battle it out in the city’s annual tournament in May.

Brighton will be abck to defend the Hong Kong Soccer Sevens title they won last year. Photo: Jonathan Wong
2025 National Games

Here’s how you can represent Hong Kong in National Games mass participation events

The Games, taking place in Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau in November, will include 23 competition and demonstration events for the public.

The new Kai Tak Sports Park will host the handball, rugby sevens and fencing competitions, and the mass participation bowling event. Photo: Sam Tsang
The new Kai Tak Sports Park will host the handball, rugby sevens and fencing competitions, and the mass participation bowling event. Photo: Sam Tsang
Swimming

Decision day nears for Haughey return, but coach says no plans beyond this year

Siobhan Haughey to start training April 1, coach Tom Rushton says Olympian will go to world championships only if she thinks she can medal.

Hong Kong sports

No one happy over slashing of cycling’s Nations Cup, Hong Kong head coach says

City has eight riders at lone Nations Cup leg in Turkey, as wait for National Games schedule clouds star rider Ceci Lee’s 2025 plans.

World Snooker

World Grand Prix snooker at Kai Tak tipped to inspire next Marco Fu or Ng On-yee

Tournament’s losing finalist Stuart Bingham tells young local players that ‘one day they could be here playing in their hometown’.

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Stuart Bingham plays Neil Robertson in Sunday’s final at Kai Tak Arena. Photo: Dickson Lee
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