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Zhong Tianshi (left) and Bao Shanju of China win women’s team sprint gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Photo: EPA-EFE
2025 National Games

China can’t rule Olympic cycling until provinces put own agendas aside: coach

National Games prove ‘big frustration’ for China’s coach Benoit Vetu, who says he must start from zero to chase world domination.

Fencing

New fencing competition aims to drag ancient Olympic sport into modern era

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Sporting passion of Hongkongers is an inspiration

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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
IOC

Majority of Berlin residents against bid to host Olympic Games, survey finds

German Olympics body plans to decide next year which city or region will bid for 2036 – for which Hong Kong might bid – 2040 or 2044 Games.

Turkey

Opinion | Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area must seize chance to bid for 2036 Olympics

With the IOC having paused the bidding process, it is a good time to investigate the feasibility of hosting the event and to align stakeholders.

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Art

Profile | Why is Cai Guo-qiang such a famous artist, and why is he so controversial?

The Chinese artist, known for setting his gunpowder art alight, has stunned many with his work but has also drawn criticism over the years.

Outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx worked with Chinese artist Cai Guo-qiang to set off fireworks at the foot of the Himalayas in a publicity stunt. We delve into who Cai is and why he is sometimes seen as controversial. Photo: Handout
IOC

Fears over crocs, tides allayed as Australian river approved for 2032 Olympics

Queensland senator says Fitzroy River is a ‘great place’ for Jesus Christ to come back to ‘because it’s flat enough to walk on’.

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.

Alibaba

Alibaba Cloud inks landmark multi-year collaboration with NBA China

‘It is an exciting time at the intersection of sports and technology,’ Alibaba chairman and Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai says.

The partnership with NBA China marks Alibaba’s latest major sports-related collaboration. Photo: Shutterstock
Greater Bay Area

Opinion | Greater Bay Area can unite and inspire residents with 2036 Olympic bid

Hosting the games will allow the region’s cities to show global leadership while forging stronger, healthier cross-border connections.

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Olympic gold medalist in fencing Vivian Kong Man-wai (right) interacts with runners after finishing the Honorary Cup event of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Half Marathon on January 5. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

Fencing

How Enzo Lefort got over losing to Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long in home Olympics

The French Olympic and world champion is a man of many other talents who says he ‘always sees my glass as half full’.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why the Greater Bay Area should host the 2036 Olympics

With most of the infrastructure required already in place, resources can go towards enhancing the experience for athletes and spectators.

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Boxing

‘It belongs to you’: S Korean boxer ‘returns’ 1988 Olympic gold medal to Jones Jnr

Park Si-hun travels to Jones’ ranch in Pensacola, Florida, to give him medal from fight most observers believe the American won.

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South Korea’s Park Si-hun (left) delivers a left jab to Roy Jones Jnr of the US during their fight at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Photo: AP
Hong Kong sports

Editorial | World Games a chance for lesser-known sports to shine

Featuring events not included in the Olympics, the games are an opportunity to attract new fans and increase international engagement.

HSBC SVNS Series

Does rugby sevens’ future lie in franchise teams? 2026 launch may reveal answer

Tom Burwell, a former executive director of Emirates Dubai 7s, is driving a professional tournament based on clubs, not nations.

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IOC

‘New milestone’: 2022 World Cup host Qatar bids to stage 2036 Olympics

If selected, the wealthy Gulf state would become the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to hold the four-yearly Games.

Traditional dhow boats anchored in front of the Doha skyline. Qatar has made an official bid to host the 2036 Olympics. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong sports

Opinion | Hong Kong should seek Olympic gold with a bid for 2036 Summer Games

With strong backing from the mainland, the city has a good chance to host the event and boost its global profile in the process.

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IOC

2032 Brisbane Olympics: US$2.25 billion funding confirmed for Games venues

Organisers welcome ‘significant shift in forward momentum’ as decision clears way for building to begin.

Wellness

He was one of the world’s most successful surfers. Then came a brain tumour

Jeremy Flores was diagnosed with a brain tumour in his early 30s. Many surgeons considered it inoperable. Yet Olympic glory was to follow.

(FILES) French surfer Jeremy Flores raises his arms as he competes in the finals of the men’s championship tour ninth stage of the World Surf League on October 11, 2019 in Capbreton, southwestern France. Europe’s most prized surfer, Jeremy Flores, stepped away from competitive surfing in 2021, only months before a shock tumor diagnosis, which he reveals today in a documentary titled “Dos au mur” (back against the wall). (Photo by GAIZKA IROZ / AFP)
IOC

Olympic great Simone Biles enjoys Hong Kong visit, shares snaps on Instagram

US gymnast took part in the UBS Asian Investment Conference, inspiring 600 young athletes.

United States gymnast Simon Biles poses with the World Sportswoman of the Year award during the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid. Photo: Xinhua
Doping in sport

German anti-doping body has not been publishing names of drug cheats, report says

About 90 per cent of doping-related offence cases – involving 70-130 athletes – have not been made public in the past five years, ARD says.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Joy Beune, world champion speed skater and Playboy cover girl

The athlete, who is dating fellow speed skater Kjeld Nuis, is a former junior world champion and has her eye next on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Volleyball

China women’s volleyball coach Zhao says ‘hard work’ can take team back to top

Zhao Yong is overhauling the squad, bringing in youngsters as they aim for medal at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Zhao Yong, the new head coach of China’s women’s national volleyball team, held his first training session on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
Outdoor & Extreme

Video | Hong Kong now has a competition-class skate bowl

It took about two years to build the 3,800 square metre (40,900 sq ft) facility, which now has an international governing body certification

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Swimming

Haughey’s historic Tokyo swimsuit sells at auction for more than Phelps’ Speedos

HK$180,000 bid buys Arena swimsuit and team cap Haughey wore to earn Hong Kong’s first Olympic medal in swimming.

IOC

IOC reveals new swimming, table tennis, golf, athletics events for 2028 Olympics

World’s leading short-distance swimmers delighted, while women athletes will exceed men for the first time.

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