Asia Sports Weekly News Bulletin – ISSUE 24 Week of 21 July 2025
(1) Liverpool arrives in HK with star-studded squad for Asia Tour
Liverpool’s full-strength squad has arrived in Hong Kong for their Asia tour, where they will face AC Milan on 26 July 2025 before heading to Japan to play Yokohama F. Marinos.
(2) National Games tickets to cost as little as cup of coffee, Hong Kong chief says
Tickets for the National Games in Hong Kong this November will be affordably priced, with over 300,000 available and most costing between HK$50 and HK$500.
(3) Ronnie O’Sullivan opens Chinese 8-Ball Centre in Kwun Tong, eyes more visits to Hong Kong
Ronnie O’Sullivan opened a Chinese 8-Ball Centre in Hong Kong and shared his excitement for the upcoming Shanghai Masters.
(4) Ryan Choi makes history as Hong Kong’s first fencing world champion with gold medal triumph in Georgia
Hong Kong’s Ryan Choi won the men’s foil gold at the World Fencing Championships, marking the city’s first-ever world title in the sport.
(1) Liverpool arrives in HK with star-studded squad for Asia Tour
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Liverpool, the 2025 Premier League champions, have arrived in Hong Kong for their Asia tour, bringing a 29-man squad that includes star players Mohamed Salah and Luis Díaz, as well as new signings Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez. The team is staying in Tsim Sha Tsui and will be joined by club legends such as Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush and Lucas Leiva, along with senior executives Billy Hogan and Ben Latty.
Before departing for Hong Kong, Liverpool played a closed-door friendly in England, defeating Stoke City 5-0 with Darwin Nunez scoring a hat-trick. Federico Chiesa and Rio Ngumoha also scored, although Chiesa did not travel with the squad due to fitness concerns. On 24 July 2025, the team will hold a press conference and open training session at Kai Tak Sports Park.
Liverpool will face AC Milan in a friendly match on 26 July 2025 at 7.30 pm, with Milan expected to arrive in Hong Kong on 24 July 2025. Following the match, Liverpool will continue their tour in Japan, where they are scheduled to play Yokohama F. Marinos on 30 July 2025.
News Source: https://www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-news/article/307145/Liverpool-arrives-in-HK-with-star-studded-squad-for-Asia-Tour
(2) National Games tickets to cost as little as cup of coffee, Hong Kong chief says
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Tickets for the National Games in Hong Kong, taking place from 9 to 21 November 2025, will be priced affordably, ranging from HK$50 to HK$500, with higher prices reserved for finals. Around 300,000 tickets will be available for the eight events hosted in the city, with 65 per cent allocated to the public and the rest reserved for athletes, coaches and guests. Events exclusive to Hong Kong, such as rugby sevens and fencing, will have locally set prices, while shared events with Guangdong and Macau will follow a coordinated pricing approach.
The Games will feature over 400 events across 34 sports and are expected to attract around 100,000 visitors from mainland China and overseas. Tickets will be sold from August through a unified platform using a real-name system. A 100-day countdown ceremony will be held on 2 August at the Hong Kong Velodrome, with a public challenge encouraging people to collectively complete one million kilometres through physical activity.
With no athletes’ village in place, up to eight hotels across Kowloon, the New Territories and Hong Kong Island will accommodate the 1,700 to 1,800 visiting athletes and officials. More than 15,000 volunteers have been recruited, with an additional 1,000 expected. Ten local companies have been authorised to produce official merchandise, with over 60 types of products already made and more featuring Hong Kong elements planned.
News Source: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3319259/national-games-tickets-cost-little-cup-coffee-hong-kong-chief-says
(3) Ronnie O’Sullivan opens Chinese 8-Ball Centre in Kwun Tong, eyes more visits to Hong Kong
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Seven-time world snooker champion Ronnie O’Sullivan attended the opening of a new Chinese 8-Ball Centre in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, where he is also an investor. The event drew over a hundred fans, and O’Sullivan spoke about his excitement for the upcoming Shanghai Masters, expressing particular interest in a potential rematch with Zhao Xintong, who beat him in the World Championship semi-finals.
O’Sullivan confirmed he is fully prepared for the tournament, highlighting his dedication to training and maintaining top form. He also shared plans to spend more time in Hong Kong, aiming to engage with local fans and take part in future snooker events.
At the ceremony, he thanked attendees for their support and delivered his closing remarks in Mandarin, showing appreciation for the warm welcome and enthusiasm from the Hong Kong snooker community
News Source: https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/ronnie-osullivan-opens-chinese-8-ball-centre-in-kwun-tong-eyes-more-visits-to-hong-kong/#google_vignette
(4) Ryan Choi makes history as Hong Kong’s first fencing world champion with gold medal triumph in Georgia
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Hong Kong fencer Ryan Choi made history by winning the gold medal in the men’s foil event at the World Fencing Championships in Georgia, defeating Russian neutral athlete Kirill Borodachev 15–9. This marks Hong Kong’s first-ever gold in the men’s foil category at the tournament.
Choi’s path to victory was remarkable, having considered leaving the sport after failing to qualify for the Vancouver World Cup in May 2025. He bounced back with wins at the Shanghai Grand Prix and the Asian Championships, then beat Hungarian fencer Gergo Szemes in the semi-finals before overcoming Borodachev in the final with a strong and tactical performance.
His success builds on previous achievements by Hong Kong fencers Edgar Cheung and Vivian Kong, who earned bronze medals in past championships. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law congratulated Choi, praising his perseverance and expressing confidence in the Hong Kong fencing team ahead of the upcoming National Games.
News Source: https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/ryan-choi-makes-history-as-hong-kongs-first-fencing-world-champion-with-gold-medal-triumph-in-georgia/
