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Mike Chan
Reporter, Sport
Mike joined SCMP in 2022 with 20 years of experience in sports journalism across various platforms. Previously working in Singapore as a producer with ESPN, Mike is a true sports lover with a particular interest in basketball and football, and has been a Liverpool fan since 1988.
Herve Dagorne warns that competition will be tough, with some athletes considering the Games ‘even more important than the Olympics’.
‘Let’s worship the master of time management’ is just one of the many reactions to the news on Chinese social media.
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.
The decorated Olympian has ended her months-long break and is now training for the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore this July.
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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.
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.
City’s men overturn half-time deficit to beat Japan and secure final spot, while women’s hero Sabay Lynam plans passport switch.
City’s men recover from early setback to beat China, while women rally to overcome Kazakhstan.
Regulars to the tournament, as well as those making their first visit, marvel at new Kai Tak venue, especially the technology it comes with.
Chinese athlete says she can’t compete with Western counterparts, targets top eight finish at LA Games in 2028.
Two sports were in danger of losing vital support after athletes fell short of required success, but Hong Kong officials could tweak criteria.
World Grand Prix drew at times sparse attendances to Kai Tak Arena, but organisers ‘confident and determined’ for the future.
Andy Vilk says lessons from Cape Town setbacks will serve players well at home tournament and National Games.
Head coach Andrew Wright says a top-five finish will earn automatic selection, but warns that the standard will be the most competitive ever.
Ivan Yang says representing the city at National Games would be an honour, and wants to inspire the next generation to play the sport.
Wang’s second title of the year, which also gives him No 1 spot, comes after a ‘very tough week’ for his family.
Shaun Liu moved to England in 2023 to pursue a snooker career, and the 14-year-old is not going to abandon his dream.
Snooker bosses and officials from Kai Tak Sports Park could have avoided embarrassing incident altogether, source tells the Post.
Man with the mic hopes to see local attendees ‘explode into energy’ at Kai Tak Arena during quarter-finals on Friday.
China’s Wu Yize backed to achieve big things after battle of world champions goes John Higgins’ way at Kai Tak Arena.
Simon Brownell says the record crowd at Coliseum for 2022 exhibition final between Marco Fu and Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘changed our minds’.
World No 35 only discovers he has made tournament in city at 7.15am on Monday, and makes flight at Heathrow with five minutes to spare.
The 37-year-old told a blogger he would love to face the world No 2 and would come out on top if he had time to prepare for the encounter.
Three-time Olympian and Asian Games gold medallist Shek Stone has retired and is now the coach of the city’s women’s team.
Governing body chairman Raymond Fong hopes strong showing at national championships will earn lacrosse a place at Sports Institute.
Hurdler and long-jumper have their sights set on personal bests as well as National Games medals.
Sunday’s 99-83 loss to Chinese Taipei at Tsuen Wan Sports Centre marks a sixth consecutive defeat and missing out on regional event again.
Wang Chuqin beat compatriot Liang Jingkun 4-0 in the men’s final, while Wang Manyu defeated world No 1 Sun Yingsha, also in four games.
Leanne Szeto takes third place in women’s race as Shenzhen-Hong Kong Marathon, and officials happy as everything goes smoothly.
