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Why Trump tariffs could make sports gear made in Asia pricier – for Americans
Hong Kong economists expect pain for US consumers, with likes of Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and Hoka making goods in China or Southeast Asia.
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US-China relations
Zambia withdraws US-based footballers from China tournament over travel limits
4 Apr 2025 - 10:06AM
ITTF
Weibo split after Wang Chuqin enrols for master’s degree as Olympic champion
3 Apr 2025 - 4:40PM
NBA
Chinese player Cui Yongxi vows return to NBA after recovering from knee injury
The 21-year-old, who was cut by the Brooklyn Nets after a season-ending ACL injury, now back in New York after recuperating in his hometown.
3 Apr 2025 - 9:12PM
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Brooklyn Nets guard Cui Yongxi high-fives teammates in an NBA match against the Memphis Grizzlies in October. Photo: AP
2025 Asian Winter Games
China stint means Miller ineligible to represent Canada, Ice Hockey bosses say
Hannah Miller played for China at 2022 Winter Olympics under name Me Li, so Vancouver native cannot play for Canada at World Championships.
2 Apr 2025 - 9:25PM
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2025 National Games
‘Like home’: Groot Baltink set to give up Dutch passport to play for Hong Kong
The Dalian-born 18-year-old with a father from Netherlands hopes to be selected in the under-22 basketball team for November’s National Games.
2 Apr 2025 - 8:11PM
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2025 Asian Winter Games
China’s Xu wins women’s aerials silver at Freestyle World Ski Championships
One of three Chinese skiers in the final, Xu finishes second to Kaila Kuhn of the US.
31 Mar 2025 - 5:51PM
Silver medallist Xu Mengtao poses during the aerials podium ceremony on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand women beat Australia to complete ‘three-peat’
The Olympic champions’ first two victories were at Hong Kong Stadium and they follow that up with the first title at Kai Tak.
30 Mar 2025 - 9:23PM
Hong Kong Sevens
China’s dramatic win sees them avoid ‘worst team’ tag at Hong Kong Sevens
Defeat by USA in their final pool fixture leaves China on brink, before they rescue their tournament with triumph over Great Britain.
29 Mar 2025 - 6:50PM
Hong Kong Sevens
China target win over USA at Hong Kong Sevens to help series survival hopes
Fan Shun-kei, the team’s technical coach, is hopeful his team can beat the Americans despite two defeats on Friday.
29 Mar 2025 - 9:00AM
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Sevens 2025: Australia, New Zealand women shine, China in trouble
Australia bolstered by the return of Maddison Levi, who missed the Vancouver leg because of injury.
28 Mar 2025 - 10:24PM
Australia’s Isabella Nasser in action against Spain on day one of the Sevens. Photo: Sun Yeung
2025 Asian Winter Games
ISU sorry for displaying Taiwan rather than Chinese Taipei flag at World Champs
The Taiwan flag was displayed on the video screen behind skater Li Yu-Hsiang when he was introduced ahead of his short programme on Thursday.
28 Mar 2025 - 3:41PM
Trending in China
Wu Yanni wants Asian 100m hurdles record, but admits Olympics a step too far
Chinese athlete says she can’t compete with Western counterparts, targets top eight finish at LA Games in 2028.
25 Mar 2025 - 7:00PM
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
Hangzhou becomes sea of red as China fans brace for decisive World Cup qualifier
China must beat Australia on Tuesday to have any chance of securing automatic qualification to 2026 tournament.
25 Mar 2025 - 4:11PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Black Ferns skipper backing her side to beat Aussies ‘any day of the week’
Sarah Hirini will lead New Zealand out at Kai Tak Stadium with a third consecutive Hong Kong Sevens title in her sights.
26 Mar 2025 - 7:46AM
New Zealand captain Sarah Hirini is in confident mood ahead of this year’s Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Eugene Lee
Swimming
Olympic swim champ Zhang: just looking at pool made me feel sick, now ‘I’m back’
Zhang Yufei took five-month break to decide if she wanted to continue in the sport, but is now eyeing a place at 2028 LA Olympics.
24 Mar 2025 - 8:04PM
Trending in China
Tearful Wu Yanni’s 60m hurdles Worlds failure sparks furious social media debate
Despite setting a new national record time of 8.01 seconds, the 27-year-old missed out on qualification by 0.01 seconds.
24 Mar 2025 - 3:30PM
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Swimming
China swim star Qin back in Olympic gold form, eyes World Championships glory
The 25-year-old hits gold-medal speed in 100m breaststroke, says he’s getting back to his best ahead of defence of three titles in Singapore.
23 Mar 2025 - 2:26PM
Qin Haiyang is getting back to his best ahead of the World Championships in July. Photo: Xinhua
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Chinese Grand Prix: what’s special about Shanghai’s F1 race, and how to catch it
The China leg has got off to an inauspicious start with eights cars arriving late, but we get you up to speed on the season’s second race.
21 Mar 2025 - 4:12PM
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
China will fail to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup, DeepSeek predicts
The team, who are bottom of their group and face Saudi Arabia, have only a 2.6 per cent chance of finishing in the top two, it says.
20 Mar 2025 - 10:00PM
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
Chinese footballer injured on trip to Spain dies hours before 19th birthday
Guo Jiaxuan had been in hospital in Beijing since returning from Madrid after head injury during match left him brain-dead.
20 Mar 2025 - 9:25PM
ITTF
Wang Chuqin overcomes family trauma to beat Lin in WTT Champions Chongqing final
Wang’s second title of the year, which also gives him No 1 spot, comes after a ‘very tough week’ for his family.
18 Mar 2025 - 5:27PM
Sun Yingsha (left) and Wang Chuqin hold their trophies after the WTT Champions Chongqing finals. Photo: Xinhua
Formula One (F1)
Hong Kong-born driver Xie racing at Australian Grand Prix as he chases F1 dream
Hitech TGR’s Gerrard Xie makes his Formula 3 debut at Albert Park as he begins bid to follow in Zhou Guanyu’s footsteps.
14 Mar 2025 - 6:47PM
2025 National Games
Here’s how you can represent Hong Kong in National Games mass participation events
The Games, taking place in Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau in November, will include 23 competition and demonstration events for the public.
13 Mar 2025 - 9:12PM
Swimming
Decision day nears for Haughey return, but coach says no plans beyond this year
Siobhan Haughey to start training April 1, coach Tom Rushton says Olympian will go to world championships only if she thinks she can medal.
13 Mar 2025 - 9:19AM
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