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Mike Chan
Correspondent, Sport
Mike joined SCMP in 2022 with 20 years of experience in sports journalism across various platforms. Previously working in Singapore as a producer with ESPN, Mike is a true sports lover with a particular interest in basketball and football, and has been a Liverpool fan since 1988.
Mike joined SCMP in 2022 with 20 years of experience in sports journalism across various platforms. Previously working in Singapore as a producer with ESPN, Mike is a true sports lover with a particular interest in basketball and football, and has been a Liverpool fan since 1988.
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World No 2 was speaking ahead of team rapid and blitz championships in Hong Kong, featuring rivals Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann.
Duo won WTT Contender title in Croatia and Li Ching is delighted to see the positive traits when they are faced with challenges in tournaments.
Social media users also pointed out the large number of empty seats at the stadium and suggested that China should host all future tournaments.
Yang Shuyu, who plays for in the Australian league, aims to outdo elder sister Yang Liwei, who led China to silver at the previous World Cup.
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Ex-world No 4 suffers third opening-round exit in seven tournaments, and some fans suggest she may be having ‘psychological issues’.
The 18-year-old states that biggest improvements in past year are mental and how the sport has helped him become enlightened and form habits.
Olympic champion will join Bundesliga team in July after successful stint at 1. FC Saarbrucken, which included a historic treble.
One of the six newcomers in the university basketball league, Chinese University of Hong Kong will compete in the 12-team event this summer.
Heep Yunn School to get opportunity to see what ‘absolute highest standard looks like’ in Singapore tournament.
World Table Tennis’ season-ending tournament is moving to Kai Tak Arena, but new venue could see loss of thousands of seats.
Moving Basketball Champions League Asia to October could see competition clash with domestic league in Hong Kong.
Fifa Museum boss Marco Fazzone, who is here for the site’s grand opening, says the city is ‘full of energy’ and ‘you have everything here’.
Legendary French and Arsenal striker also tells 600 pupils at UBS event at Hong Kong Jockey Club to evolve and be open to advice.
Players bonded away from the table, with China’s Olympic champion described as being sensitive, open-minded and always looking to learn.
The Italian is among a group of as-yet unnamed current or retired football legends and players at the Soccer Sevens appearing at ceremony.
Chinese table tennis player had to rely on his teammates to help secure the Champions League title for his German side 1. FC Saarbruecken.
Greg Koenig believes the foil quartet he has selected for Asian and World Championships can achieve ‘beautiful things’ over next two months.
China Billiards Club Professional League starting next week should be viewed more as another pathway into elite ranks than a direct rival.
Fung, who coached the 22-year-old for 13 months in 2024, says youngster is better than other world champions when they were at the same age.
Coach Greg Koenig admits having to select from a squad including Leung Chin-yu, Cheng Tit-nam and Lam Ho-long is ‘a happy problem’ to have.
Gold medallist has not played for country since winning in Paris two years ago, but remains active with German club side 1. FC Saarbrücken TT.
World Championship wins by Wu Yize and the previously banned Zhao Xintong can also ‘remove bad memories’ of corruption.
Hong Kong ranked fourth ahead of staging World Fencing Championships this summer, with Italy, US and France the top three.
Li Ching happy with women reaching quarter-finals and performance of the men’s players ahead of September Asian Games.
City’s basketball team also moved closer to finding a permanent home with renovation discussions on Southorn Stadium in Wan Chai ongoing.
The 22-year-old’s win at the sport’s ‘spiritual home’ has propelled him to superstardom, shines spotlight on his parents’ role in his success.
There is no rest for the 21-year-old after his maiden triumph on Sunday, with the tour staying in mainland China and heading to Wuxi this week.
Men beat North Korea 3-0 in first knockout stage, while women labour to 3-2 victory over Wales in London.
Wu Yize takes three-frame lead into Monday’s last session, could become only second Chinese player to claim title.
