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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.
The Philippines’ Jon Dugenio (left) battles with Hong Kong’s Lai Kwok-wang during a World Lacrosse Super Sixes game at Wong Chuk Hang Sports Ground last December. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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’

Fame and celebrity

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

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.

Ray Porcellato has been tasked with turning Saudi Arabia into a lacrosse power. Photo: Mike Chan

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.

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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.

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.

China’s Teagan Ng in action against Ireland at the World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship in Hong Kong. Photo: HKCLA
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.

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.

Action from China’s game against Puerto Rico at Hong Kong Football Club. Photo: Hong Kong China Lacrosse Association
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.

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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.

US ‘can improve’ on 33-0 rout in women’s U20 lacrosse, as Australia also shine

Japan suffer upset against Ireland, while MVP Ocea Leavy leads the way for the Australians against New Zealand.

Sienna Neill (in black) of New Zealand in possession against Australia at Sham Shui Po Sports Ground on Friday. Photo: Vivian Lee
Joe Tsai

Olympics in 2028 is target for Hong Kong as city hosts global lacrosse event

Women’s U20 Championship ‘will raise awareness’ of the sport, chairman of local governing body says as it eyes qualifiers for LA Games.

The opening day of the World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship brought victory for Hong Kong over Jamaica at Mong Kok Stadium. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Hosts Hong Kong make winning start to World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship

City’s team beat Jamaica on tournament’s opening day, but sterner test awaits next as they face England.

Doing better than last outing is Hong Kong’s aim at World Lacrosse U20 event

City’s team will rely on home crowd as they face strong England and Japan in group stage, with powerhouses US and rivals Canada also lying in wait.

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Hong Kong’s men avenge Fogo Japan loss, but women lose crown at Lacrosse Open

Third time’s a charm for city’s men, who finally get better of arch-rivals after losing finals in 2023, 2019, but women’s no match for Japanese club side boasting six national team players.

Hong Kong’s men celebrate winning the city’s Lacrosse Open at HKU Stanley Ho Sports Centre. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hosts eye success at Hong Kong Lacrosse Open after beating defending champions

Home men’s team see off Fogo Japan to raise hopes of making it third time lucky should they meet them in Sunday’s final.

Hong Kong’s Jeffrey Fung (white) has been a stand-out performer. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Belgium

Hong Kong’s main teams in fine start to Lacrosse Open, development side struggles

Hong Kong’s senior women started the defence of their title with two easy wins, while the U20 women and senior men also won their matches.

Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

Low-key Hong Kong Open paying price for lacrosse’s inclusion in 2028 LA Olympics

Head of city’s lacrosse association says focused has switched to Sixes format, as hosts target finals rematch against Fogo Japan.

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