Lunar New Year Cup
This is the sports event of February. For this year’s Lunar New Year Cup, Olympic football teams from Australia, China, and Jamaica will compete against each other and the Hong Kong League XI. The teams may not be all that strong, but the thing about the Lunar New Year Cup is that we want to watch great games with big stars, but we don’t want to see the Hong Kong team lose too embarrassingly. The line-up for the first match day will be HK League XI vs Jamaica Olympic Team at 3:15pm and China Olympic Team vs Australia Olympic Team at 5:15pm.
What: Lunar New Year Cup
When: February 18 and 21
Where: Hong Kong Stadium
How much: HK$80/$100/$160/$200 for one day and $130/$160/$260/$320 for a two-day package. Tickets available from HKFA Office (55 Fat Kwong Street, Homantin) and HK Stadium.
Enquiries: www.hkfa.com

BMA Cup
And then there is more football. The South China Football Club is playing against J League team Yokohama F. Marinos on February 23 at 8:15pm. And before the real action starts, the 92/93 SC stars team will play a friendly match against the 06/07 elite team, so both new and die-hard fans can watch their favourite players. Curiously only members of the South China Football Club can redeem tickets, so start knocking on your friends’ doors!
What: BMA Cup When: February 23 Where: Hong Kong Stadium How much: Free for members who can redeem tickets with their membership card on February 14-16 and 22 at the BMA Office (1001-7, Lippo Sun Plaza, 28 Canton Rd)
Enquiries: 2378 3129

Race Museum
Watch one of Hong Kong’s favourite sporting pastimes from a different angle – a photo exhibition at the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Racing Museum displays the history of this popular sport from its beginnings in the 1840s to its era of expansion in the ’50s and ’60s. The photos provide a revealing look at the changes through time and are sure to delight historians and racing enthusiasts alike. The collection currently numbers 80 photos and is only on display for another two weeks – so drop by and learn something about Hong Kong’s racing heritage.
What: Moments in Racing – A Collection of Historical Photos When: Until March 4 Where: HK Jockey Museum, 2/F, Happy Valley Racecourse Stand, Happy Valley How Much: Free
Enquiries: 2966 8065

Hill Running
A bit of an adventure junkie? Then you’ll want to know about the series of five races starting on February 25 as part of the PowerBar Bonaqua Action Sprint. Running in a Sprint series race means braving rocky coastlines, river gorges, technical trails and many other off-road courses. While it’s not the most exhaustive of races, it’s good preparation for those who want to get into longer adventure races. Registration has already begun, with the entry fee going up three days before the first race, so get in there quick! You’ll need a good pair of running shoes, a helmet and a hydration pack.
What: PowerBar Bonaqua Action SPRINT When: February 25 Where: Repulse Bay How Much: $200 per person per race, $300 per person per race (within three days of the race) Five race special: HK$725 per person if paid before February 23
Enquiries: 3158 0251 or sprint@actionasia.com