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Ronnie O’Sullivan in action during this year’s World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. Photo: Action Images via Reuters
World Snooker

Ronnie O’Sullivan has options in Hong Kong despite Middle East hint, sources say

Snooker insiders warn against treating O’Sullivan’s quote about relocating from London as his final decision.

2025 National Games

Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long to miss Hong Kong’s National Games test event

Hong Kong Athletics Championships

Taiwanese sprinter Yang Chun-han shocked by reaction to him in Hong Kong

2025 National Games

Hong Kong’s triathletes given ultimatum as clock ticks to National Games

None of city’s squad achieve selection for November’s Games at Chengdu World Cup.

Jason Ng, Hong Kong’s highest finisher in Chengdu, is fighting for automatic National Games selection. Photo: Eugene Lee
Jason Ng, Hong Kong’s highest finisher in Chengdu, is fighting for automatic National Games selection. Photo: Eugene Lee
UCI Track Cycling World Cup

Hong Kong cycling body could be told to reopen Paris Olympics selection probe

After association ruled out wrongdoing, anonymous complaint to media maintains there was a plan to gain extra Games spot.

IOC

Hongkonger Lee hoping to use new IOC role to inspire next generation to greatness

Bonnie Lee has been named an International Olympic Committee young leader for the next three years.

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World Snooker

Hong Kong resident Judd Trump to headline local snooker tournament in June

Exhibition event at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium will also include two Chinese players as well as local veteran Ivan Chan Kwok-ming.

Judd Trump, in action here during the World Championships, will headline a June exhibition tournament in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters
Judd Trump, in action here during the World Championships, will headline a June exhibition tournament in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong triathletes pause friendships as National Games selection gets serious

Head coach Andrew Wright says training together can be a disadvantage, but is optimistic about progress at Chengdu World Triathlon Cup.

Swimming

How I went from fear of the water to completing a 1.5km swim at Deep Water Bay

Almost half of the city’s children, and most domestic workers, cannot swim, but our reporter shows that is easily rectified, even at 32.

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Cricket Hong Kong

Kai Tak’s lack of cricket ground is missed opportunity: governing body’s ex-CEO

‘Lack of facilities is one of the biggest barriers to progress,’ former Cricket Hong Kong chief executive Tim Cutler argues.

Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground is set up for athletics, rugby and football, but not cricket. Photo: Sam Tsang
Fencing

Cheung Ka-long ‘committed’ to Olympic defence in 2028, coach says

Greg Koenig confident he will keep Cheung ‘motivated during the next three years’.

Cheung Ka-long on his way to beating Tommaso Martini at the World Cup in Vancouver on Saturday. Photo: FIE
Cheung Ka-long on his way to beating Tommaso Martini at the World Cup in Vancouver on Saturday. Photo: FIE
Muay Thai

Hong Kong fighter chases late bout fee, as promoter threatens legal action

Muay Thai fighter Emily Chong says she and others owed tens of thousands of dollars. Promoter Space One says it is owed money by partners.

NBA

Former NBA star Rose could play for Yao Ming foundation in China charity match

The All-Star and World Cup winner visits Hong Kong for basketball clinic after trip to mainland China.

Oxfam Trailwalker

Hong Kong’s Oxfam Trailwalker set to welcome back elite overseas entrants

‘We hope to have five to 10 elite overseas teams this year,’ official says, with entries poised to open.

Last year’s edition of the popular Oxfam Trailwalker was oversubscribed. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong sports

United States beckons as basketball scholarship opens doors for Hong Kong teen

Candice Tsiang is first Hongkonger to receive the Joe Tsai Basketball Scholarship, and will hone her skills at high school in Texas.

Candice Tsiang of Hong Kong’s Heep Yunn School will move to the US in August. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Candice Tsiang of Hong Kong’s Heep Yunn School will move to the US in August. Photo: Jonathan Wong
2025 National Games

Can Hong Kong’s Olympic gold formula for fencing work again in cycling?

City’s cycling bosses are following a blueprint in pursuit of global success that they say they learned from the fencing team.

ITTF

Table tennis bosses sign 3-year deal to bring world-class events to Hong Kong

Head of game’s governing body in city says agreement will bring big tournaments in 2026 and 2027, after WTT Finals this December.

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World Athletics Championships

100 metres in 9 seconds? Usain Bolt’s record may be beaten thanks to Hongkonger

Times could soon be 20 per cent quicker, according to entrepreneur Alvina Chen, whose company has made ‘world’s fastest running surface’.

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Jamaica’s Usain Bolt (centre, in yellow) crosses the finish line in a new world record time to win global 100m gold in 2009. Photo: AFP
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt (centre, in yellow) crosses the finish line in a new world record time to win global 100m gold in 2009. Photo: AFP
2025 National Games

Asian Games gold medallist Yang sets new goals, felt lost during brief retirement

Hong Kong’s Yang Qianyu has returned to the track and is aiming to support Ceci Lee’s bid for National Games glory.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong cycling queen Sarah Lee hoping an heir is crowned at National Games

Retired two-time Olympic medallist tipping new era to begin this year – ‘my story has gone on too long’.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong’s Ng wins gold at velodrome, Ceci Lee has career ‘turning point’

Ng savours scratch race glory in front of proud parents, while National Games chief hails ‘smooth’ test event.

Ng Pak-hang (second from left) rides in the Hong Kong International Track Cup on Monday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
ITTF

Hong Kong to host table tennis’ WTT Finals, city’s ‘global reputation’ hailed

‘The infrastructure and the passion to deliver’ cited by WTT, with likes of Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha to play at Coliseum in December.

Wang Chuqin is expected to be among the players heading to Hong Kong in December. Photo: Xinhua
Wang Chuqin is expected to be among the players heading to Hong Kong in December. Photo: Xinhua
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Eastern boss Losada ‘very angry’ despite Hong Kong FA Cup semi-final win

Late winner sends Eastern into showpiece against BC Rangers, ending double dream for league leaders Tai Po.

2025 National Games

Sand in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park? Beach volleyball event brings seaside to city

Three-day competition continues preparations for November’s National Games.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong riders claim honours as National Games test event gets under way

Heavy police and security presence for Hong Kong velodrome event, as city’s women’s and men’s sprint teams also win silver and bronze.

Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee (white helmet) won a bronze medal in the elite omnium at the Hong Kong International Track Cup on Saturday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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