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Syrian refugee girls pursue squash dreams in Hong Kong
As three young Syrian squash players enthusiastically pound the courts in Hong Kong they are clearly enjoying their first ever international tournament. The girls, aged between 11 and 13, are part of a new team called Squash Dreamers, made up of displaced Syrian youngsters who were forced to flee their war-torn homeland. Even after their ...
World Cup crackdown: Hong Kong cops target fake swag, illegal betting
Determined, no doubt, to stop the spread of misspelled players names and slightly off team colors, Hong Kong customs has swooped in and seized some 57,000 fake soccer jerseys in...
(Video) Activist grabbed by the neck at golf club protest
The Labour Party have urged the police to take action after one of its members was assaulted during a protest at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling. The incident happened after...
Boozy rugby fans show off fancy dress at Hong Kong Sevens
Superheroes Thor, Wonder Woman and Batman joined cheerleaders and lifeguards partying alongside anime character Pikachu — just a taste of the whimsical costumes on display...
Former coach of HK athlete arrested for indecent assault after #metoo revelations
The ex-coach of champion Hong Kong hurdler Vera Lui has been arrested for indecent assault, some two months after the athlete posted a #metoo account revealing the alleged abuse....
Gudetama, the lazy egg, spotted running HK marathon
It’s mid-January, which means that this is roughly the time where everyone who pledged in their new year’s resolution to be healthy and active suddenly says “I...
Football: Hong Kong fined for Chinese anthem booing
Hong Kong have been fined $3,000 after fans jeered the Chinese national anthem during an Asia Cup match last month, the third time they have been punished for booing. Fans have...
‘A birthday present for myself’: Hong Kong athlete shares #metoo story
A Hong Kong athlete has revealed that she was sexually assaulted by a former coach, adding to the number of athletes who have spoken out about their experience of being sexually...
Hong Kong fans boo national anthem, again
Well, it was to be expected. As Hong Kong and Lebanon prepared to face off in last night’s Asian Cup qualifier, the Chinese national anthem once again sparked a chorus of boos...
As national anthem law looms, politician warns of ‘gray area,’ calls for assurances
Anyone who disrespects the Chinese national anthem may find themselves in a legal “gray area” starting Saturday, when mainland legislation that criminalizes dishonoring the...