The 2016 Olympic gold medallist Alicia Lucas hails first women’s sevens event in Singapore, and revels in rampant Aussie displays, while legend Bryan Habana praises ‘superstar skill and athleticism’.

Great Britain staring at prospect of world series relegation playoff following unfavourable sequence of results in Singapore, while Aussie 15s legend Michael Hooper opens sevens try account in Canada victory.

Young Hong Kong talent Yu vowing to wait for right time to move abroad, with head coach Losada insisting slight stature will not hold back midfielder.

Ireland are piecing together a formidable HSBC SVNS Series campaign after shedding ‘impostor syndrome’ over five years on elite circuit, said legend Brian O’Driscoll.

Interim head coach Kim Dong-jin confident chances of claiming post on permanent basis unharmed by Eastern defeat that essentially handed title to Lee Man

Eastern midfielder Barak Braunshtain is resurrecting his career in the Premier League, but still hears the sirens from the early days of the war in Gaza.

Hong Kong defender Helio Goncalves is urging the city’s football authorities to redouble efforts to attract world-renowned clubs for friendly matches, says more needs to be done to grow the game.

Rugby bosses seeking out next generation of stars as drubbing in Australia highlights need for larger player pool, while elite coach Paul John wants to see ‘as many sevens tournaments as possible’ played domestically.

Head coach Gregory Koenig is bracing Cheung Ka-long for having a target on his back in Paris this summer, when he will defend his gold medal.

Oscar Coggins tackled feelings of hatred for triathlon after a ‘crushing’ Asian Games experience, with the help of a clinical psychologist he is in the best mental and physical shape of his life.

Gregory Koenig immediately spells out plans to claim a fourth straight coach of the year prize, after receiving 2023 award for overseeing more success for star fencer Cheung Ka-long

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China are talking to their English counterparts to try to break through red tape stalling Ellison Tsang Yi-hang’s career, young defender stunned by BN(O) visa confusion.

Englishman says the feats of Croatia, Iceland and Ireland should inspire Hong Kong, which has a larger population than all three countries.

New technical director John Morling says qualification for the 2034 World Cup remains a primary ambition for the Hong Kong FA.

Julio Baptista acknowledges the fixture would ‘lose part of its magic’ if played overseas, but transferring game elsewhere will help boost league.

Head coach Herve Dagorne is beginning to make his mark on Hong Kong cycling, initiating a series of changes and urging the city’s chiefs to think big.

Kenyan marathon specialist Lukas Wambua Muteti understands why two of his compatriots might have allowed a Chinese rival to win the Beijing Half Marathon.

Future of Kitchee striker Kim Shin-wook uncertain, as head coach Kim Dong-jin says he does not know if fellow South Korean will see out expensive three-year contract.

Head coach Simon Willis says all players must pull their weight if Hong Kong are to become regular tournament contenders.

Head coach Andrew Wright believes Jason Ng’s main challenger for Olympic qualification, Ayan Beisenbayev, is wilting under the pressure of the Paris chase.

Leading Hong Kong track cyclist Ceci Lee is trying to overcome the worry and fear that continue to accompany her on the start line of major omnium events

Head coach Simon Willis is striving to instil a ‘winning culture’ in Hong Kong cricket, a long-term goal given behaviours deeply ingrained in some players.

David James says online trolls aiming spiteful comments and racist abuse at Asian fans of Premier League clubs are stupid and ignorant, as he hails the passion and dedication of overseas supporters.

Ceci Lee, Hong Kong’s lone track cycling hope for the Paris Olympics, makes changes to try to overcome the inner demons that have plagued her in elite competition.

City’s team fighting to raise profile of the sport locally and attract investment by performing well at the ACC Premier Cup in Oman.

Seeing USA play on same stage as men in Hong Kong was ‘cool’, while Olympic inclusion has made the 2028 LA Games a major draw for teenage girls, Abby Gustaitis says.

Jakob Jantscher says personal reasons responsible for imminent departure from Kitchee, club denies fallout after Austrian excluded from squad for weekend clash.

Fouls by Kitchee players and a handball in the penalty area that was missed and not investigated by the officials leave Premier League club furious.

Enterprising Tai Po produce fictional movie in attempt to generate interest in local game, goalkeeper Tse Ka-wing makes big screen debut in Dreams of Glory.

CEO Alan Gilpin says there is ‘a lot of confidence’ in talks about the move in 2025 for the tournament, which is ‘definitely back’.