Hockey Ladies
The 6th Asia Cup Women’s Hockey Tournament is the only
pre-Olympic tournament featuring the top Asian teams - China (silver medalist in the last Olympics) and perennial world top 10 teams Japan, South Korea and India. The nine team tournament field is rounded out by Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. All the action takes places at Kings Park where eight days of pool play will sort out who plays who in the knockout stages. This is the largest women’s hockey event in Asia before the 2008 Olympics and should be a closely fought event. Entry is free to see some of the top names in Women’s hockey, so check it out.
What: 6th Asia Cup Women’s Hockey Tournament When: September 1-9 Where: King’s Park Hockey Ground How Much: Free to watch Enquiries: 2782 4932, www.hockey.org.hk.
Boxing Day
For something to really get the adrenaline pumping, look no further than the Inter-Club Boxing and Muay Thai Tournament on September 2. Organized by the Hong Kong Boxing Association, the tournament is sure to be a bruising event at the Pei Ho Street Sports Centre Complex indoor games hall. Free for everyone, it runs all afternoon until 6:00pm.|
What: Inter-Club Boxing and Muay Thai Tournament When: September 2, 2:30-6:00pm Where: Pei Ho Street Sports Centre Complex Indoor Games Hall How Much: Free to watch Enquiries: hkboxing.org.hk
Field and Track
You may have missed the first two rounds of the 2007 Hong Kong Athletic League, but you can still go for one of the three medals for each event in the 3rd round being held on September 8 and 9 at the Shing Mun Valley Sports Ground. And if you are more of a track and field spectator than competitor, you can go to cheer your favourite athletes on without paying a cent for the privilege. The fourth and penultimate round will be held on November 3 and 4.
What: Hong Kong Athletic League 2007 Round 3 When: September 8 and 9 Where: Shing Mun Valley Sports Ground How Much: Free to watch Enquiries: www.hkaaa.com
Run ‘n Bike Asia
What has Gatorade got in common
with mountain biking? Dig out those running shoes, shake out the bike and drop into South Lantau Island on September 9 and you’ll find out the hard way. It is, of course, the Gatorade AA Off Road Series Race with an 8km trail run and 15km of mountain biking to get through. The race is open to everyone and will be held in two categories – individual and a relay team of two. An application form has to be submitted online, followed by payment before September 5 or a $100 fee will be charged for late entry.
What: Gatorade AA Off Road Series Race When: September 9, 9:30am Where: Pui O Beach, South Lantau Island How Much: $200 for individuals, $400 for relay team of two Enquiries: www.actionasia.com
Racing for Charity
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is going all fuzzy hearted before the serious business of the new horse racing season and organizing a charity race for trainers on September 9 with a prize of $200,000 going to the charity of the winner’s choice. The contest will be run at the Sha Tin course just before the opening race of the new season and, in the spirit of generosity, no betting will be accepted for this one race on the day. That doesn’t mean, of course, it will necessarily be without excitement – take your pick of the field and you can still yell for your favourite till blue in the face as the horses barrel over 800 metres to the finish line.
What: Trainers racing for charity When: September 9 Where: Sha Tin straight course How Much: $10 Enquiries: www.hkjc.com
Squash World
The 3rd Crocodile Squash Challenge Cup 2007 will be played in Hong Kong with world-class players from the Women’s International Squash Players Association (WISPA) and the Professional Squash Association (PSA) competing for total prize money of $160,000. A qualifying draw on 12 September precedes the main draw on September 13. No doubt the matches will all be highly competitive but are free to watch – will Asian Games silver medalist Rebecca Chiu Wing-yin, with home support, retain her title for the third time?
What: The 3rd Crocodile Squash Challenge Cup 2007
When: September 12-16 Where: Hong Kong Squash Centre, 23 Cotton Tree Drive, Admiralty How Much: Free Enquiries: www.hksquash.org.hk |
