Paul McNamara
Senior Reporter, Sport
Paul joined the Post in July 2023 after writing freelance for multiple magazines and national newspapers in England. He covered the 2022 football World Cup for Fifa and was previously senior writer for Everton FC for five years, after time reporting on a number of sports for regional newspapers in the south of England.
Paul joined the Post in July 2023 after writing freelance for multiple magazines and national newspapers in England. He covered the 2022 football World Cup for Fifa and was previously senior writer for Everton FC for five years, after time reporting on a number of sports for regional newspapers in the south of England.
Areas of Expertise:
All sport, primarily football, tennis, rugby and cricketLanguages Spoken:
English
High-achieving Chloe Chan hoping to close gap to China and Japan, help grow the sport and spread positive messages to young girls.
Cyclist putting all her eggs in track basket in pursuit of omnium gold that would establish her as the continent’s best all-rounder.
‘Intense’ city team too powerful for callow Laos, but Kai Tak Stadium less than half full for convincing victory.
Hong Kong open their Fifa Asean Cup against a Laos team where head coach Vladica Grujic is leading a youthful revolution.
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Despite tournament’s shaky foundations, Hong Kong’s past and present coaches welcome opportunity for more football.
Chloe Leung content with bronze after troubled build-up, baton passes to city men on Wednesday as young duo prepare for Games debuts.
While some event organisers ban or limit the presence of mobile phones, many encourage their constructive use.
Eastern in funk following three defeats, manager’s exit, vice-captain’s resignation and player quitting after one match.
Oscar Coggins acknowledges ‘mixed feelings’ as city quartet claim third straight Asiad bronze, athletes hail spirit after injury battles.
Given ‘11 out of 10’ billing by Greg Koenig, Harris Ho announced talent to global audience with flawless world championships final effort.
City team beaten in their second WXV Challenger fixture, poised to complete campaign against Samoa next Saturday.
Hong Kong cyclist Ceci Lee and triathlete Oscar Coggins carry the hopes of the city and are joined by up-and-coming athletes.
City rider expects to shrug off finger injury and go for glory in Japan, while Vincent Lau prepares for potentially his last Games road race.
Fifa president set to visit city for Asean Cup final next month, as chairman hails local association’s close ties with global governing body.
Filipino superstar is ‘super excited’ to return and Michael Cheng is hopeful Leylah Fernandez and Naomi Osaka will also come back.
Hong Kong’s first fencing superstar set for fourth Asian Games but motivation not coming so easily having won it all.
Hosts impress and lay down marker in Mong Kok Stadium stalemate with Gangwon FC, Tai Po lose down under.
Local champions poised to begin continental campaign against Gangwon FC at Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday.
Hongkonger John Han has won 2026 Junior FIA Karting Arrive and Drive Asia-Pacific Championship, a competition aimed at making sport accessible.
City team beat Brazil at the death while Fiji score comeback win over Spain as the WXV Global Series Challenger gets under way at Kai Tak.
Sohgo Ichikawa poised for prominent role in city team’s daunting opener against hosts and country of his birth.
Chloe Leung and Vincent Lau poised to begin city’s medal challenge in Japan following daring reconnaissance mission with coach Herve Dagorne.
Hong Kong rider Jacqueline Lai once feared her first Games appearance would be her last, now she’s ready for a fifth and eyeing loftier goals.
Triathlon coach Andrew Wright laments lack of ‘high-performance thinking’, as city sports institute asks to be judged on more than medals.
Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen will renew their rivalry at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest.
Only appointed in July, Tsang Chiu-tat will not work with his full squad until 24 hours before opening fixture against hosts.
Sabay Lynam balancing veterinary technology degree from University of Queensland with burgeoning international career.
Tipped to follow in American great’s footsteps, Venise Chan spying padel glory after claiming six ITF titles, Pickleball World Cup silver.
Ex-world champion aiming to emerge from injury ready for Asian Games medal quest, music career providing perspective.
