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2026 Olympic Winter Games

Video | Hong Kong alpine skier competes in 2026 Winter Olympics

The 21-year-old alpine skier is among six athletes competing in Italy as part of Hong Kong’s largest Winter Olympics delegation in history.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Meet Alex Hall, Team USA freestyle skier at the 2026 Winter Olympics

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Meet Breezy Johnson, who won the US’ first gold medal at the Winter Olympics

Fame and celebrity

Meet Amber Glenn, first openly LGBT Olympic female figure skater on Team USA

The Texan star athlete just helped the US win gold at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, but has faced ‘scary’ threats online after criticising the Trump administration.

Figure skater Amber Glenn is the first woman to win three consecutive US championships since 2005. Photo: Xinhua
Fame and celebrity

Who is Spain’s Minions figure skater, Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté?

Sabeté is bringing his Minions routine to the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics – he’s also known for skating to ‘Stayin’ Alive’ by the Bee Gees.

Wellness

How people like 70-year-old Chow Yun-fat keep pushing their endurance limits

Chow ran a half-marathon last year, while silver stars like Natalie Grabow, Jeannie Rice and Hiromu Inada are breaking records. Here’s how.

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Fame and celebrity

How Maxim Naumov overcame tragedy to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics

From tragedy to triumph: Maxim honoured his parents Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, both champion figure skaters from Russia, after earning his Team USA jacket.

Maxim Naumov, son of Olympian figure skaters Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, is heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics. Photos: maximnaumov_/Instagram, Getty Images/AFP
Fame and celebrity

Meet Ilia Malinin, figure skating superstar and Winter Olympic gold favourite

Both parents of the record-breaking, two-time World Champion American figure skater represented Uzbekistan in the Winter Olympics.

Fashion

6 sleek Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games fashion collaborations in 2026

From Adidas x Team GB and Lululemon x Team Canada, to Ralph Lauren x Team USA, these are the chicest kits we’ll be seeing in Milano Cortina.

Fame and celebrity

Q&A | Former Olympian Shaun White on life after pro snowboarding

We caught up with the Moncler Grenoble ambassador at the brand’s Aspen show to chat about his viral Central Park stunt and projects The Snow League and Whitespace.

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Shaun White at the Moncler Grenoble fall/winter 2026 show in Aspen, Colorado. Photo: Handout
Icons and Influencers

Meet Gabriella DeGasperis, the teen ‘golfluencer’ playing with famous names

After picking up clubs at the age of 2, DeGasperis turned to social media, using Instagram and YouTube to make golf more accessible and fun for viewers.

Gabriella DeGasperis is one of the biggest golf content creators in the world. Photo: @travismathewwomens/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Byredo founder Ben Gorham, who’s been hanging out with Kendall Jenner

Gorham’s a former basketball player who built the cult fragrance brand Byredo that branched out into make-up and jewellery – he’s also supposedly married.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Marty Reisman, who inspired Timothée Chalamet’s Marty Supreme

The film, slated for a Christmas release in the US, is loosely based on the table tennis legend who was known for hustling and his eccentric style.

Trending in China

China Olympic champion plans to shed 25kg upon retirement before pursuing marriage

‘Masculine’ shot putter who has faced taunts about her looks during star-studded career says she is a ‘little girl’ in her heart.

Chinese Olympic champion Gong Lijiao hopes to lose 25kg to improve her appearance and find love as she plans for her retirement. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua/ifeng
Andre Agassi

Andre Agassi on Hong Kong, his comeback and learning to live in the present

‘[In 1999, Hong Kong] started me off on a path of winning, and [it] didn’t seem like I stopped for a while,’ the tennis legend says.

Andre Agassi and Anna Kalinskaya celebrate during a doubles match against Aryna Sabalenka and Justin Gimelstob at the Prudential NextGen Aces 2025 event in Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy NextGen Aces 2025
Jewellery

Why male celebrities love Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra jewellery

The collection has attracted stars like A$AP Rocky, Offset, LeBron James and Hong Kong Olympic champion fencer Cheung Ka-long – but why?

Fashion

The old-school sportswear brands regaining a stylish, competitive edge

Italian labels Sergio Tacchini and Ellesse, France’s Le Coq Sportif and Britain’s Gola have all found a new fan base interested in their retro appeal.

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Trending in China

Chinese contestant loses consciousness during ‘Power Slap’ contest, sparks debate

Martial arts expert left with broken cheekbone, needs five stitches in face wound; praised as ‘hero’ online despite defeat.

China’s first contestant in a Power Slap competition was knocked unconscious and needed five stitches in a face wound. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/RedNote
Aryna Sabalenka

‘I’m going to kick his a**’: Aryna Sabalenka on her year of fire and fun

The playful world No 1 discusses everything from her US Open triumph to teasing a Battle of the Sexes match with Nick Kyrgios.

Fame and celebrity

Hermès levels up the ‘man purse’ trend – male stars love the Birkin and Kelly

Famous men are embracing their love of Hermès’ coveted bags, with A$AP Rocky, Marc Jacobs and others spotted with pieces from the maison.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Mondo Duplantis, serial pole vault world record breaker?

At the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September, the Swede, who is still coached by his parents, set his 14th world record in the sport.

Two-time Olympic gold-medallist Armand “Mondo” Duplantis with his fiancée, Desiré Inglander. Photos: @mondo_duplantis, @desireinglander/Instagram
WNBA

The young Hong Kong female athletes chasing big basketball dreams

The documentary Tip-Off shines a light on a programme supporting young female basketball players with dreams of competing in America’s WNBA.

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The Strive Gold Team with coach William Lo (front row, centre) pose for a photo at Boundary Street Sports Centre in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The team is the focus of a new documentary by Joanna Bowers. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Timepieces

Serving style: 6 Rolex watches Carlos Alcaraz has worn on and off the court

The Spanish athlete is a Rolex man through and through – his collection features a Cosmograph Daytona with a meteorite dial and other coveted pieces.

Hong Kong

Can Hong Kong make rope skipping an Olympic sport?

Led by Instagram star Cheung Pak-hung and Red Bull athlete Timothy Ho, Hong Kong’s rope skippers are chasing world records — and Olympic recognition.

World Athletics Championships

Lui’s dream comes true after shock World Athletics Championships call-up

The 30-year-old, who becomes the first hurdler from the city to take part in the event in 14 years, got a wild card late last month.

Vera Lui will race in the 100m hurdles at the world championships on Sunday but her eyes are on the National Games in November. Photo: EPA-EFE
Good Schools Guide

5 trailblazing Hong Kong school alumni who have excelled globally

An Olympic fencer, battery recycling CEO, restaurateur and others are all successfully forging their own path.

From left: Annie Lo, Vivian Kong and Sarah Fleischer, three of Hong Kong’s talented school alumni who have achieved success internationally as well as at home. Photos: HKIS, Xinhua, GSIS
Trending in China

Top China athlete praised for looks, talent says she embodies strength, beauty

Striking high-jump prospect hits back at critics who belittle her achievements, say she should cut her hair.

Timepieces

Lionel Messi’s colourful watches – from a ‘Barbie’ Rolex to Flamingo Blue Tudor

The Inter Miami football player rocks a Patek Philippe Cubitus, Rolex Daytonas, and unique Audemars Piguet Royal Oaks.

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