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The start of the men’s race at this month’s Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships on Hong Kong’s harbourfront. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong sport should be run like HSBC, be more professional: triathlon coach

City’s triathletes challenged to meet higher standards or lose taxpayer funding, as coach says ‘that’s not harsh, it’s how the world works’.

Swimming

Haughey’s historic Tokyo swimsuit sells at auction for more than Phelps’ Speedos

Coleman Wong Chak-lam

Miami upset shows Hong Kong tennis belongs but I must conquer clay: Coleman Wong

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Man United tickets sell in Hong Kong, but will Singapore steal thunder in July?

Arsenal and AC Milan to play in Singapore days before Hong Kong festival, as cheaper tickets are snapped up for United’s match in May.

Manchester United will play a friendly match at Hong Kong Stadium in May. Photo: AFP
Manchester United will play a friendly match at Hong Kong Stadium in May. Photo: AFP
2025 National Games

Triathlete wants to ‘repay Hong Kong’ after giving up French passport

Asian under-23 champion Robin Elg obtaining Hong Kong citizenship to further career, hoping for National Games opportunity.

Hong Kong Squash Open

Hong Kong’s Simmi Chan runner-up at Under-23 World Squash Championships

Chan beaten by Fayrouz Aboelkheir of Egypt – and qualification rules could deny her a place in senior world championships next month.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

No Messi repeat: Manchester United vow to bring their stars for Hong Kong match

Promoter promises ‘basically the whole team’, while United’s director of tours says ‘you can trust us – we will put on a show’.

Hong Kong Stadium will host Manchester United next month. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Stadium will host Manchester United next month. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Athletics Championships

Why Hong Kong could see boom in athletics for veterans who won’t stop competing

City expects to send large team of senior track-and-field competitors to World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu next year.

UCI Track Cycling World Cup

Hong Kong cycling confident of being asked to host new Track World Cup event

City’s record in hosting major events has given sport’s world governing body ‘confidence’ in its readiness, says cycling boss Leung Hung-tak.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong triathletes earn relay bronze, say ‘phenomenal’ China now team to beat

City’s leading quartet finish third in Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships amid internal battle for National Games spots.

Zhang Xirui crosses the finish line to claim gold for Team China in the relay event at the Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships . Photo: Jonathan Wong
ATP

Hong Kong to host Ultimate Tennis Showdown, with Zhang, Rublev confirmed

Kai Tak Arena will stage a leg of fast-paced format in October between city’s WTA 125 and 250 tournaments.

Zhang Zhizhen will be heading to Hong Kong in October. Photo: Reuters
Zhang Zhizhen will be heading to Hong Kong in October. Photo: Reuters
2025 National Games

Hong Kong’s ‘bad day all round’ at Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships

Jason Ng and Cade Wright both come ninth, as city fails to have any finishers inside top eight for first time since 2021.

Hong Kong Tennis Association

Tennis’ version of rugby’s Hong Kong Sevens? New beach tournament spreads word

Fast-paced game aims for party-like atmosphere at city’s first fully fledged international tournament, in Discovery Bay.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong cycling coach wants repeat of 4-medal haul at National Games

Herve Dagorne warns that competition will be tough, with some athletes considering the Games ‘even more important than the Olympics’.

Lee Sze-wing wins gold for Hong Kong at the 2021 National Games in Shaanxi. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong cyclists storm to Tour of Thailand glory under new Australian coach

Ceci Lee claims second in general classification following trio of encouraging performances, head coach ‘encouraged’ for National Games.

The triumphant Hong Kong quintet celebrate with their team prize, alongside runners-up Thailand Women’s Cycling Team (left) and Li Ning Star Ladies, who came third. Photo: CAHKC
The triumphant Hong Kong quintet celebrate with their team prize, alongside runners-up Thailand Women’s Cycling Team (left) and Li Ning Star Ladies, who came third. Photo: CAHKC
Triathlon

Hong Kong coach tips sprint triathlon for Olympics as team readies for Asian meet

Andrew Wright expects ‘fast and entertaining’ distances to eventually rule triathlon, challenges home athletes to perform under pressure.

2025 National Games

‘Like home’: Groot Baltink set to give up Dutch passport to play for Hong Kong

The Dalian-born 18-year-old with a father from Netherlands hopes to be selected in the under-22 basketball team for November’s National Games.

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Swimming

Haughey flags return to pool in Instagram post, says ‘here we go again’

The decorated Olympian has ended her months-long break and is now training for the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore this July.

Siobhan Haughey ended her months-long break from swimming, announcing her return to the pool in a social media post with the caption “Here we go again”. Photo: Handout
Siobhan Haughey ended her months-long break from swimming, announcing her return to the pool in a social media post with the caption “Here we go again”. Photo: Handout
Coleman Wong Chak-lam

Wong says public cash crucial to athletes’ security, ‘motivates me even more’

Coleman Wong says tennis keeping its Tier A status will make ‘a huge difference’ in his bid to mix it with the world’s best.

Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong’s sporting future: 5 major events the city could be hosting

The Sevens has happened, the football is coming, but here are five more world-class sports we think should make Hong Kong a home.

Hong Kong Sevens

History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain

Despite problems for fans including long queues for food and drinks, Hong Kong has reinforced its place as a premier spot for rugby sevens.

The men’s and women’s champions, Argentina and New Zealand, share the limelight on the final day of the Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand women beat Australia to complete ‘three-peat’

The Olympic champions’ first two victories were at Hong Kong Stadium and they follow that up with the first title at Kai Tak.

New Zealand’s women are now familiar with lifting the winners’ trophy at the Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Sam Tsang
New Zealand’s women are now familiar with lifting the winners’ trophy at the Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong coaches lay out year’s plans after winning Melrose Claymores double

Both Hong Kong and China will play in series in UK as they prepare for November’s National Games, with some training camps thrown in.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand face women’s semi with Canada, Australia v France

A New Zealand v Australia final remains on the cards as both sides continue to flex their muscles.

Hong Kong Sevens

New Zealand star has another special reason to enjoy Hong Kong Sevens this year

Besides the chance to play at the new stadium, Jazmin Felix-Hotham also gets the opportunity to have a happy reunion with a now-local figure.

Jazmin Felix-Hotham with her father, Nigel Hotham at Kai Tak Stadium on Friday. Photo: Sam Tsang
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