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The annual Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Day blends high-stakes thoroughbred competition with high fashion. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Sha Tin Racecourse was transformed into an open-air fashion show on Sunday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Across the forecourt and grandstands, attendees embrace the occasion. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Ladies’ Purse Day feels more like a vibrant social event than a sporting spectacle. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Ladies’ Purse Day features pink-hued installations and plush mascot displays. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong racing

Horses, hats and high fashion: Ladies’ Purse Day attracts stylish crowd to Sha Tin

Racecourse is transformed with pink-hued installations and plush mascot displays as local and international women take centre stage.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Philippines’ Eala wins stop-start rainy affair to book Hong Kong Open final spot

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong star retains passion for ‘brutal’ triathlon after World Cup setback

Swimming

Hong Kong grows in popularity for open water swimmers despite some logistics issues

Emeric Payer breaks record for official 45km swim days after four others independently circumnavigate Hong Kong Island, all for charity.

Support paddler Jean-Francois Tremblay guides Emeric Payer and monitors his pace from an escort canoe. Photo: Kajsa Svedlund Kylsjo
Support paddler Jean-Francois Tremblay guides Emeric Payer and monitors his pace from an escort canoe. Photo: Kajsa Svedlund Kylsjo
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong triathlon coach’s Hyrox fear, as World Cup arrives in city

Andrew Wright concerned over trend of triathletes drifting towards fast-growing indoor fitness race series.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Hong Kong tennis chief eyes training centre in Spain to improve young players

Michael Cheng also explains reasons for withdrawals at city’s WTA tournament and believes tour calendar is not to blame.

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Fencing

Trailblazing World Fencing League sticking to guns ahead of Hong Kong debut

Disruptor organisation in ‘constructive discussions’ with global governing body as relations thaw, city ‘obvious choice’ for WFL Asian bow.

Miles Chamley-Watson (left) and Ryan Choi battling for a US$10,000 prize in the inaugural World Fencing League event in April. Photo: Getty Images
Miles Chamley-Watson (left) and Ryan Choi battling for a US$10,000 prize in the inaugural World Fencing League event in April. Photo: Getty Images
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

‘Challenging year’ for China’s Wang Xinyu as her season ends at Hong Kong Open

Sixth seed admits there is much work to do after loss to player more than 40 spots below her who now plays Alexandra Eala in quarter-finals.

NBA

NBA star Yao says children should have a hobby, not rely on sport to handle stress

Former Houston Rockets player is joined by Olympic gymnast champion Li Xiaopeng and table tennis legend Deng Yaping at event in Hong Kong.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Alexandra Eala ‘super happy’ to be back, aims to finish on high at Hong Kong Open

Filipino star tells passionate crowd after first-round win there are ‘few places in the world that would be better’ for her to end season.

Alexandra Eala was set to face keen rival Alycia Parks in first round, but faced replacement player Emerson Jones instead in the first round on Tuesday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong handball looks ahead with passion and optimism despite uncertain future

Win over rivals Anhui in Chinese Super League play-off has been a long time coming, but now comes long ‘empty period’ before they play again.

Hong Kong celebrate their victory over Anhui to clinch third place in the Chinese Super League at Ma On Shan Sports Centre on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong celebrate their victory over Anhui to clinch third place in the Chinese Super League at Ma On Shan Sports Centre on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
ATP

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong loses at Seoul Open for another Challenger defeat

Loss to French world No 90 pushes Hongkonger’s record to 1-7 on the ATP’s second-tier circuit, his only win coming in Jiujiang, China in May.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Hong Kong Open: Eala on collision course with Sun, Williams drawn against Stoiana

The main draw starts on Monday with the singles and doubles first rounds; meanwhile, Coleman Wong is into the ATP Challenger final in Seoul.

Trail running and hiking

Onifa gunning for hat-trick of MoonTrekker titles, despite long-term back injury

John ‘Stingray’ Ray Onifa is back to take on Lantau Island in one of Hong Kong’s most popular trail races.

John Ray Onifa has a perfect record to defend at the Barclays MoonTrekker. Photo: Edmond So
Marathons

Officials pledge to quell dog attacks before first Northern Metropolis Marathon

Extra precautions have been put in place along the route for the event, which has drawn about 15,000 runners across four categories.

Chief Inspector Ng Hing-cheong, Acting Chief Inspector Cheung Ho-wai, New Territories Heung Yee Kuk chairman Kenneth Lau and Northern Metropolis Marathon co-ordinator Ricky Chan. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Chief Inspector Ng Hing-cheong, Acting Chief Inspector Cheung Ho-wai, New Territories Heung Yee Kuk chairman Kenneth Lau and Northern Metropolis Marathon co-ordinator Ricky Chan. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Asian Games 2026

‘Passing down of torch’ to young Asian Games winners bodes well for city: John Lee

Chief executive proud of athletes who competed in Japan, notably those who contributed to record medal haul and produced ‘historic moments’.

Hong Kong Open

John Catlin basks in ‘truly special’ win as he joins greats on Hong Kong Open list

American’s five-shot victory lands him his sixth national open on a day Matthew Cheung delivered the best result by a Hong Kong player.

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Professional Pickleball Association

Pickleball getting into Hong Kong mainstream as world’s top players, fans gather

City emerging as a key regional hub for the sport in Asia, shown by Kai Tak Arena hosting region’s largest professional tournament.

Australia’s Andie Dikosavljevic (right) won the Hong Kong Slam 2026 women’s singles final against Spain’s Judit Castillo at Kai Tak Arena on Sunday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Australia’s Andie Dikosavljevic (right) won the Hong Kong Slam 2026 women’s singles final against Spain’s Judit Castillo at Kai Tak Arena on Sunday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong end Asian Para Games on high note, with boccia gold, fencing silver

Leung Yuk-wing, Cheung Yuen take title in mixed pairs, while women’s sabre team add silver to city’s haul of 41 medals.

Asian Games 2026

Asian Para Games: no gold for Hong Kong, but table tennis team keep medals coming

Wong Ting-ting leads way with her third medal at Aichi-Nagoya as she partners Ng Mui-wui to doubles silver; badminton also wins bronze.

Fencing

Fencing risks global divide as top official fires off world league threats

Governing body boss sends letter warning World Fencing League is not official event, hints at potential bans for athletes who take part.

The World Fencing League is the brainchild of American foilist Miles Chamley-Watson. Photo: Handout
Asian Games 2026

Asian Para Games: Hong Kong win gold again as swimmer Chan Yui-lam defends title

City’s para athletes also win medals, two silver and three bronze, in table tennis and fencing at the Aichi-Nagoya event.

Asian Para Games record-holder Chan Yui-lam won the 100m butterfly (S14) to add to her bronze medal in the 100m backstroke on Tuesday. Photo: Handout
Asian Para Games record-holder Chan Yui-lam won the 100m butterfly (S14) to add to her bronze medal in the 100m backstroke on Tuesday. Photo: Handout
Asian Games 2026

Asian Para Games: Hong Kong fencers win silver, gain valuable preparation for LA

Women’s foil team go down in final to China for third straight Games, but learned lessons from format to be used for 2028 Paralympics.

Hong Kong sports

Charity football event offers hope, ‘reduces stress’ for marginalised in Hong Kong

Featuring 16 teams and around 250 players, the seven-a-side contest expects to raise more than HK$1 million for good causes in the city.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Kai Tak chiefs should target NFL, monster trucks, says stadium designer

Company responsible for designing city’s newest sports park also takes charge of staging American football events around the world.

Fireworks light up Kai Tak Stadium on the final day of this year’s HSBC/Cathay Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
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