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Julius Brian Siswojo at his skate shop 8Five2 in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay neighbourhood. The hip hop artist, actor, skateboarder and entrepreneur talks about using skateboarding to roll away the pounds and how changing his diet helps him stay fit at 52. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Wellness

52, fit and still skateboarding: the longevity secrets of Julius Brian Siswojo

Skateboarding pioneer Julius Brian Siswojo talks about how the sport and diet changes have helped him stay fit into his fifties.

Trending in China

China mourns death of music legend Liu Huan, voice of 2008 Beijing Olympic theme song

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Pentathletes test American Ninja Warrior skills in Beijing as warm-up for Olympics

Wealth: Alternative Investments

China’s soft power play: how investing in sport is changing the game

Sport is becoming a global asset class, where China is expanding from manufacturing to backing teams, pioneering tech and trading media rights.

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NBA star Kyrie Irving (right), the chief creative officer of Chinese sportswear brand Anta, at an event with fans in Chengdu in June. Photo: Hector Retamal/AFP
Singapore

On This Day | Singapore wins first ever Olympic gold in 2016 – SCMP archive

On this day 10 years ago, Joseph Schooling outswam Michael Phelps to bring Singapore its first Olympic gold medal.

Get to Know

Who is Olympic skating champion Alysa Liu’s transgender sibling Jaylin Liu

The younger sibling of the US figure skating prodigy is also good at sports, loves going to concerts and has met Laufey backstage.

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Hong Kong sports

Opinion | How Hong Kong’s five-year plan could get ball rolling on Olympic bid

To achieve the plan’s proposed sport-related objectives, focused action in areas such as facilities development and talent cultivation is needed.

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Hong Kong triathletes (from left) Jason Ng Tai-long, Bailee Brown and Hilda Choi Yan-yin train at the Hong Kong Sports Institute on August 21, 2023. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong sports

On This Day | Windsurfer wins Hong Kong’s first Olympic gold in 1996 – SCMP archive

On this day 30 years ago, Hong Kong won its first Olympic gold. It would take almost exactly 25 years to win another one.

IOC

IOC breaks with tradition to offer Olympic competitors US$10,000 in cash grants

IOC head Kirsty Coventry, who has consistently opposed paying athletes, says the US$140m put aside will not affect funding to national bodies.

IOC

IOC accepts charter change on sports programme from 2032

Individual disciplines, rather ⁠than entire ⁠sports, will ‌be evaluated for ‌selection in future Olympics, as ⁠of 2032 Brisbane Games.

IOC president Kirsty Coventry says the Olympics “can’t continue growing indefinitely, bigger, bigger, bigger” and the reform process will include “uncomfortable” measures. Photo: EPA

China’s newest skating star landed quad jump at just 12, trains with Valieva coach

Alice Liu, 13, is targeting world junior championships next year en route to securing a place at the Winter Olympics.

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Alice Liu was the first Chinese women’s singles skater to land a quadruple jump. Photo: Chinese Figure Skating Association
Timepieces

Why white ceramic watches are such a bold fashion choice

The bold watches are challenging to work with and even seen as ‘offensive’ by some … so why do brands like Omega, Cartier and IWC Schaffhausen seem to love them? Chris Rovzar finds out.

From TikTok to Team USA: the women training for Olympic sport they’d never heard of

A handful of women have joined the handball national residency programme in Florida hoping to be selected for 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Lindsey Vonn’s rumoured new fellow Olympian boyfriend, Matthieu Bailet

The Olympic champion – who previously dated Tiger Woods, PK Subban and Diego Osorio – is said to be ‘getting to know’ the ski racer from Nice.

Lindsey Vonn is rumoured to be seeing fellow Olympian Matthieu Bailet. Photos: @lindseyvonn, @matthieu_bailet/Instagram
Career paths

Reality bites for ‘immature’ Sun, ‘masculine’ Wang in life after Olympic glory

Gold medallists learn harsh lesson about life out of sporting spotlight after appearing on Chinese television shows.

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Wang Meng featured in Sisters Who Make Waves 2026, a talent competition centered on the comeback of female celebrities over the age of 30. Photo: Weibo
World Snooker

Snooker’s Olympics push gets a jolt from China’s back-to-back world champions

Governing body head says IOC ‘has got eyes on our sport’; meanwhile, Shaun Murphy says Britain’s youngsters must work harder to match China.

Doping in sport

Indian athletes face tougher dope tests as federation moved to highest-risk rank

World’s most populous country ranked in top two for most anti-doping violations in the sport in 2022-2025, Athletics Integrity Unit says.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Liu Shaolin and Liu Shaoang, the Olympians who made their runway debut

The brothers, who were born to a Chinese father and Hungarian mother, now represent China in sport – and appeared at Shanghai Fashion Week.

Liu Shaoang and Sandor Liu Shaolin made their runway debut at Feng Chen Wang’s 10th anniversary show, staged at Shanghai Fashion Week. Photo: @shaolinliu/Instagram
Health & Fitness

Obstacle course racing is heading to the Olympics – are Hong Kong’s ninjas ready?

Ninja sports and obstacle course racing hone confidence, courage and problem-solving – and a local giant is making our tiny city proud.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s CC League empowers women athletes on and off the field

The initiative promotes confidence and camaraderie among sportswomen including Hong Kong’s Cindy Cheung and Janelle Leung.

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France eyes badminton success at Olympics as long rebuild starts to pay off

The French believe that in Christo Popov, Alex Lanier and the pair of Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue, they have launch pad for Games glory.

France’s Christo Popov won the biggest title of his career at the World Tour Finals in Hangzhou in December. Photo: Reuters
2026 Olympic Winter Games

Meet hockey player Jack Hughes, who scored the winning goal for Team USA

Hughes, who comes from a family of hockey players and may be dating Tate McRae, broke two of his teeth shortly before winning the Olympic gold for his team.

Jack Hughes receiving his gold medal after the US defeated Canada in the men’s ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Photo: AP
2026 Olympic Winter Games

13 dazzling looks at the Winter Olympics 2026, from Mariah Carey to Usher

Vittoria Ceretti donned an Armani Privé gown in tribute to the late Giorgio Armani, while Deanna Stellato-Dudek wore Oscar de la Renta on the ice.

Fame and celebrity

Meet US figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The California-born Olympian was raised by her lawyer dad alongside 4 siblings, and just struck gold at Milano Cortina 2026.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Video | Hong Kong alpine skier competes in 2026 Winter Olympics

The 21-year-old alpine skier is among six athletes competing in Italy as part of Hong Kong’s largest Winter Olympics delegation in history.

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Meet Sturla Holm Lægreid, the Olympian who admitted to cheating on his girlfriend

After winning a bronze medal in the men’s 20km biathlon, Lægreid admitted the transgression on live TV – so who is he?

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Sturla Holm Lægreid celebrating his Olympic broze medal win. Photo: @biathlonworld/Instagram
Trending in China

China buzzes as Quan Hongchan named Sports Person of the Year, makes magazine debut

Nation’s Olympic diving darling marks her move into adulthood by showcasing photographs which cast her in a new light.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Meet Alex Hall, Team USA freestyle skier at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The Switzerland-raised gold medallist, who’s in a long-term relationship with a fellow skier, says he’s prioritising fun over defending his title.

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