Hong Kong
Chile and Hong Kong to stage next two editions of IRB junior event
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has furthered its quest to develop the sport in Asia and South America by announcing that Chile and Hong Kong will host the Junior World Rugby Trophy in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
Hong Kong and Lincoln awarded World Youth Championships
The World Tenpin Bowling Association (WTBA) has awarded the 2014 and 2016 WTBA World Youth Championships to Hong Kong and Lincoln, Nebraska respectively.
Hong Kong tennis event called off after sponsor setback
The annual Hong Kong Tennis Classic has been postponed due to a lack of sponsorship, organisers of the event confirmed on Tuesday.
United plans $1 billion Far East flotation – reports
Manchester United’s mooted partial stock market flotation in the Far East is targeted towards the club’s huge Asian fanbase, according to a financial expert.
ESPN Star Sports links up with Now TV in Hong Kong
Asian sports broadcaster ESPN Star Sports (ESS) has launched ESPN HD and ESPNews on IPTV platform Now TV in Hong Kong.
Cathay Pacific and HSBC restore Hong Kong Sevens co-title sponsorship
Cathay Pacific and HSBC have signed up as the new co-title sponsors of the world-famous Hong Kong Sevens from 2012-15, the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) has announced.
Singapore and Hong Kong leave Japan as sole 2019 Rugby World Cup host
Japan has been confirmed as the sole host country of the 2019 Rugby World Cup after Hong Kong and Singapore withdrew as potential destinations for matches.
UEFA awards Champions League rights in Hong Kong
UEFA announced on Wednesday that i-Cable had retained its exclusive broadcast rights for the 2012-15 Champions League and Europa League in Hong Kong.
Asia Jet pens Sauber F1 deal
Hong Kong-based Asia Jet has penned a sponsorship deal with the Sauber Formula One team.
Lions announce first ever Hong Kong fixture
The British and Irish Lions yesterday announced they will launch their 2013 tour to Australia with a match in Hong Kong. The game, which will see the Lions line up against the Barbarians, will be the first time they have played in the region.
Hong Kong Bledisloe Cup will go ahead despite ticket sales
Next month’s rugby union Test between Australia and New Zealand in Hong Kong will go ahead despite reports the match may be moved because of poor ticket sales.
Hong Kong to host SPORTELAsia 2011
SPORTEL’s next spring event has been confirmed to the InterContinental Hotel in Hong Kong, from March 16 to 18, 2011.
Epsom Derby generates £4.5m in Hong Kong
UK horse-racing event the Derby at Epsom, which took place last Saturday, generated £4.5 million in betting revenues in Hong Kong, after it was shown live on television in the country for the first time in nine years.
ESS renews MLB rights in Asian markets
Pan-Asia sports broadcaster ESPN Star Sports has renewed its television rights in several Asian markets for Major League Baseball through the 2013 season.
Hong Kong finally gets free-to-air World Cup deal
The owner of the television rights for the 2010 football World Cup has agreed to sub-license some matches to local free-to-air operators after weeks of disputes between the parties.
PCCW signs exclusive deal for French Ligue 1
Hong Kong telecoms provider PCCW has acquired the rights for the French top-tier football division, Ligue 1, in a two-year deal with the MP & Silva agency from 2010-11 to 2011-12.
Extreme Sailing Series attracts world’s top sailors
Olympics and World and European Championships-winning sailors have signed up for the new Extreme Sailing Series Asia, which begins today in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong.
Emirates Airline Champion Stakes televised live in Hong Kong
Phumelela Gold Enterprises (PGE) has signed a deal with the Hong Kong Jockey Club for the Group 1 showpiece Emirates Airline Champion Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday to be broadcast live in Hong Kong for the first time.