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People perform resistance band fitness exercises at Kowloon Park Sports Centre on August 3, 2025. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Growing Hong Kong sporting culture means beating booking touts

Beating Hong Kong’s notorious booking touts is necessary to improve access and ensure a thriving sports culture develops.

LCSD

Hong Kong men get big boost, offered spot in Chinese Handball Super League

Hong Kong

This 17-year-old Hong Kong show jumper is making a name at home and abroad

Hong Kong handball getting more respect than ever before, men’s captain Tse says

A 10th place at the Asian Championship after a dream run at National Games has changed the way people view the sport, Freddie Tse says.

Freddie Tse (centre) believes the Hong Kong handball team’s recent run of results has increased recognition of the sport in the city. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Calls for stricter rules after bot bookers detected on Hong Kong sports app

Authorities say they found accounts using computer programs or other automated tools for bookings just a week after new anti-touting policy began.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong eyes bigger marathon with egg waffles and milk tea to cheer runners

Tourism chief Rosanna Law says government open to expanding Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon capacity or turning it into two-day event.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Time for Hong Kong marathon to pick up the pace and evolve

With the popularity of the event growing and competition from other cities, organisers should be open to innovative ideas for improvement.

Athletes run along the Island Eastern Corridor during the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon’s 10km race on January 18. Photo: Eugene Lee
UCI Track Cycling World Cup

Hong Kong cyclist plans interior design career – but first, LA Olympics

To Cheuk-hei is taking ‘basic courses’ as he makes flying start to new year at Asean Track Series after a grueling 2025 season.

Hong Kong Marathon

Hong Kong marathon sets record with 1 in 4 of 74,000 runners from outside city

Authorities warn road closures for Sunday’s marathon will affect services along 269 bus and 40 minibus routes, urge public to plan ahead.

Phil Mickelson

From ice hockey to sevens, here’s what lies ahead for Hong Kong sport in 2026

It might only be the start of the year, but the city already has a packed sporting calendar.

Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli tries a shot in the first half of his side’s Hong Kong Football Festival clash against Tottenham Hotspur at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
From our archives

Hong Kong swimmers braving the cold on New Year’s Day, from the 1970s to 2000s

A perennial test of courage, the city’s New Year Winter Swimming Lifesaving Championships race celebrates its 50th year in 2026.

Young participants in the 1978 New Year Winter Swimming Lifesaving Championships organised by the Hong Kong Life Guard Club, now called the Hong Kong Life Saving Society. Photo: SCMP Archives
2025 National Games

Editorial | Disabled athletes’ success an inspiration for all of Hong Kong

Their achievements should put a spotlight on the contributions people with disabilities across society can make and the support they need.

ATP

Chinese tennis player Pang banned for 12 years, fined US$110,000 for match-fixing

Pang Renlong, who played ITF event in Hong Kong last year, admits to fixing five of his own matches, encouraging others to do same.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Sporting passion of Hongkongers is an inspiration

The enthusiasm of volunteers at the National Games, the energy of the city’s football fans and the dedication of unpaid coaches at the club level are truly impressive.

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Fans erupt in the second half of Hong Kong men’s handball match against Beijing at the National Games at Kai Tak Arena on November 10. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Opinion | National Games underscored ties that bind Hongkongers with rest of China

Through tears and celebrations, the Games highlighted the importance of connectivity and the shared spirit among China’s peoples and regions.

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From the left, Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee Sze-wing, Guangdong’s Wang Xinyu and Macau’s Kuok Kin Hang celebrate at the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games, in Shenzhen on November 21. Photo: Xinhua
LCSD

ITF beach tennis event in Hong Kong piques interest among residents

As international stars praise the city’s conditions, Hongkongers express interest but face hurdles joining the growing sport.

Marathons

7 Hong Kong Streetathon runners still missing bags as Wi-fi failure blamed

Organiser RunOurCity says team was unable to scan QR codes during peak hours due to discrepancy in signal strength and Wi-fi breakdown.

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2025 National Games

Opinion | Hong Kong can take inspiration from its athletes’ winning spirit

Hong Kong competitors at the National Games have not just won medals but have infused the city with renewed energy and drive.

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Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey poses with her medal after winning the women’s 200 metre freestyle at the National Games in Shenzhen on November 13. Photo: Eugene Lee

Beach tennis makes progress in Hong Kong as higher-level event brings in big guns

Discovery Bay tournament still in early stage but aims to make Hong Kong a future ‘grand slam’ destination for the sport.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Editorial | Back to the drawing board for Hong Kong football after loss to Singapore

The team must lick its wounds and learn from the defeat so it can deliver for the fans and the city.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong sets sights on bay area bid for Olympics after National Games success

Joint bid with Guangdong and Macau will be a ‘super-strong alliance’, sports chief Rosanna Law says after ex-IOC chief backs region as host.

Members of the Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macau delegations take part in the closing ceremony of the 15th National Games. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong society

Editorial | National Games’ lasting legacy will have an impact that transcends sport

The breakthrough performance of Hong Kong athletes was mirrored by the city’s success as co-host, providing a platform that can be built on.

Chief Executive John Lee at the Opening Ceremony of the 15th National Games in Guangzhou. Photo: ISD
Triathlon

Video | Post reporter trains with Hong Kong triathlon team

Athletes from Hong Kong’s triathlon team are expected to medal at National Games races on November 15 and 16.

Hong Kong’s Shing raises bar for city’s shooters with historic silver in Egypt

Rachel Shing finishes second in 10m air pistol final at World Championships in Cairo, China’s Yao Qianxun takes gold.

From our archives

In pictures: sports icons in Hong Kong, from Pelé to Serena Williams

From Kobe Bryant to Diego Maradona, these global sports stars found inspiration, fans and unforgettable moments in Hong Kong.

Football legend Pele in action for his team Santos in an exhibition game against British side Newcastle at the Hongkong Stadium in 1972. Photo: SCMP Archives
2025 National Games

Powerhouse provinces: a rundown on the teams that dominate at National Games

Three teams have topped the medal table 11 times across the 14 editions of the event over 66 years, but one is no longer taking part.

The opening ceremony of the 11th Chinese National Games in Jinan, Shandong province, in 2019. Hosts Shandong finished top of the table. Photo: Xinhua
Energy

Letters | Southeast Asia must find its own path to sustainability, as China has

Readers discuss the different pathways to building energy resilience, the worth of investing in youth basketball, and the media hype over Trudeau and Perry dating.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong mega bridge to close as National Games cyclists hit road on Saturday

Journeys to airport could face delays of up to 30 minutes as cyclists race along North Lantau Highway and area surrounding Disneyland.

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