page_title: Sport in Hong Kong
section_title: Participant sports
hierarchical_section_title: Sport in Hong Kong / Participant sports
caption_attribution_description: Around the Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Author:Wenzi MHTI
context_page_description: Sports in Hong Kong are a significant part of its culture. Due to British influence going as far back as the late 19th century, Hong Kong had an earlier introduction to Western athletics compared to other Asia regions. Horse racing has most spectators, while football, basketball, swimming, badminton, table tennis, cycling and running have the most participants. Golf is an increasingly popular sport, despite the relatively few number of courses in the city. In 2009, Hong Kong successfully organised the V East Asian Games and it was the biggest sporting event ever held in the territory. Other major international sporting events including the Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Olympics, the Hong Kong Open Golf Championship, the Hong Kong Sevens, Hong Kong Marathon, AFC Asian Cup, EAFF East Asian Cup, Hong Kong Badminton Open, Hong Kong Tennis Classic, Premier League Asia Trophy, and Lunar New Year Cup. Hong Kong athletes have improved in worldwide rankings. As of 2010, there are 32 Hong Kong athletes from seven sports ranking in world's Top 20, 29 athletes in six sports in Asia top 10 ranking.
context_section_description: A variety of sports are available in Hong Kong, with most having their own association, and many clubs and groups, along with provision by bodies such as YWCA and YMCA. There are also local organisations that strive to help Hong Kong residents identify sports that are not broadly advertised enough. The Hong Kong Government is also known for its proactive approach towards sporting events prior to the Beijing Olympics.
  There are many sports available in Hong Kong for participation by residents, including:
  Baseball
  Cycling
  Table tennis
  Badminton
  Cricket
  Bowling
  Tennis
  Fencing
  Football
  Basketball
  Windsurfing
  Unicycling
  Shooting
  Rugby
  Rock climbing
  Running
  Swimming
  Volleyball
  Ice skating
  Judo
  Karate
  Muay thai
  Boxing
  Hockey
  Squash
  Taekwondo
  Lacrosse
  Handball
  Wing Chun
caption: Queen Elizabeth Stadium basement facilities
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