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Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China

The latest news and top stories on the Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China (BAHK). A Hong Kong-based sports association, the BAHK is dedicated to promoting basketball development. Its main areas of focus include organising local and international competitions, fostering player development through various training programmes and engaging the community.

South China will have a busy start to their 2026-27 season after winning the Basketball Champions League Asia - East. Photo: Handout

Fiba

War in Middle East leaves South China facing basketball fixtures pile-up

Moving Basketball Champions League Asia to October could see competition clash with domestic league in Hong Kong.

31 May 2026 - 8:03AM

Chinese Basketball Association

Chinese basketballer Guo Ailun reportedly lost 10 million yuan in investing scam

6 Apr 2026 - 6:20PM

Fiba

South China call on some old hands as they start Champions League Asia campaign

4 Apr 2026 - 5:35PM

Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong basketball ‘not giving up’ on Asian Games spot, top official says

Governing body’s chairman Chan Chi-hung says they have written to organisers stating a ‘strong desire to participate’.

13 Mar 2026 - 10:52AM

Hong Kong’s men have continued to slide down the regional rankings, meaning they did not automatically qualify for the Asian Games. Photo: Handout

Chinese Basketball Association

Make Hong Kong basketball China’s G League to save sport in city, local star says

Domestic clubs should join forces with Chinese Basketball Association counterparts, according to Canadian international Tyler Kepkay.

11 Mar 2026 - 5:30PM

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Naturalised players, expanded league among ideas to ‘save’ Hong Kong basketball

City teams’ failure to make the cut for Asian Games will mean a rethink on how to improve the sport – but it may not be all doom and gloom.

6 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM

Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong players ‘sad but not surprised’ after learning about Games axe

Members men’s and women’s basketball teams react to news city will not be involved in the Asian Games in Japan later this year.

4 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM

Glen Yang was called up for Hong Kong training even though officials may have known the city would not be playing at the Asian Games this year. Photo: EASL

Hong Kong basketball chairman Norman Chan steps down after 35 years at the helm

Departure comes months before deadline for National Sports Associations to meet new Code of Governance requirements that included term limits.

12 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

BWF announces Hong Kong Badminton Open to be upgraded to second-tier event

The city’s tournament has been awarded the BWF750 status, an upgrade from the previous BWF500, along with Shenzhen, Paris, New Delhi and Tokyo.

10 Feb 2026 - 10:30AM

Trending in China

China basketball hall of fame honours pioneer wife of infectious disease expert

Household name blazed a sporting trail then branched out into health, sports science; fans say she should be hailed for her own achievements.

8 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM

In December 2025, China’s Basketball Hall of Fame inducted nine new members, including Li Shaofen, one of the first female basketball players in the country. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/nfnews

NBA China games

Editorial | NBA’s Macau games are a bright spot amid US-China tensions

With ties between Washington and Beijing tense and uncertain, the nations’ shared passion for basketball can provide a valuable link.

19 Oct 2025 - 7:15AM

Former NBA player Yao Ming (second from left) and Patrick Dumont (left), CEO of Las Vegas Sands and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, follow the NBA pre-season game between the Phoenix Suns and the Brooklyn Nets at The Venetian Arena in Macau on October 12. Photo: AFP

NBA

Nets ditch China’s Zeng days after disappointing Macau outing against Suns

Brooklyn Nets waive Zeng Fanbo, who appeared in only one of team’s three pre-season matches.

16 Oct 2025 - 12:30PM

2025 National Games

Hong Kong hosting National Games could be the start of ‘bigger’ things for basketball

City officials say just playing host to better sides will not only improve the team but also lead to more tournaments in the future.

11 Oct 2025 - 12:07PM

SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Basketball in Hong Kong set for ‘serious’ funding after city legalises betting

Jockey Club poised to announce significant investment to develop the sport’s grass roots, sources say.

12 Sep 2025 - 1:53PM

Children playing basketball at Choi Hung Estate, Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li