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Josh Ball
News Editor, Sport & Racing
A journalist for 25 years, Josh arrived in Hong Kong in March 2018 having spent the previous 10 years in Bermuda. He has worked all over the world in a variety of roles, while covering some of the biggest events in international news and sport.
A journalist for 25 years, Josh arrived in Hong Kong in March 2018 having spent the previous 10 years in Bermuda. He has worked all over the world in a variety of roles, while covering some of the biggest events in international news and sport.
Areas of Expertise:
Editing, production, sports writerLanguages Spoken:
English
League’s investment bankers will begin formally presenting plan to potential backers on Thursday, sources say.
Event CEO says bringing the sport to city had been on his mind for some time – in the end it all ‘came together pretty fast’.
‘Formula 1 on water’ co-founder Russell Coutts says next year’s calendar marks the sport’s ‘most ambitious global expansion to date’.
With 53 players in action, head coach Logan Asplin said there were ‘big opportunities’ for the young players and members of the senior team.
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HKJC trails only NFL and NBA, as global sports revenues hit a record US$174 billion in 2025, according to a report.
Limited depth in an ageing front row and financial restrictions of governing body are proving troublesome ahead of the showpiece tournament.
Hur In-hoi finished in a three-way tie for first in the Maekyung Open, but missed play-off after being punished for incident a day earlier.
Song Min-hyuk claims maiden title, but Hur In-hoi’s fury over 2-shot penalty takes shine off play-off drama at Maekyung Open.
Saudi Arabia backers say supporting league long term is ‘no longer consistent with the current phase’ of its investment strategy.
Record numbers show up to watch world-class action over three days, with more in store for city with September’s WXV Global Series Challenger.
Hong Kong will host some of the world’s best women’s teams in two-week WXV Challenger tournament in September.
Not even a leaky roof at Kai Tak Stadium can put a dampener on proceedings as 34,368 fans pass through gates on day one.
As the city celebrates a half-century of rugby, a record crowd is set to take the event to its next level.
Speculation over future of tour has swirled online for past day, but LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil strikes bullish tone in message to staff.
Women’s player Haruka Uematsu, four men to make debuts at Kai Tak Stadium; Happy Valley to stage meeting on Wednesday.
The tournament marks the circuit’s debut in Africa, while return of Phil Mickelson adds relegation battle subplot for crowd in Johannesburg.
American’s six-under-par 65 at Sentosa Golf Club takes him to 10 under, with five players, including Jon Rahm, Thomas Detry, tied for second.
Trio share opening-day lead with Bryson DeChambeau at Serapong Course, where changing winds and fast greens made for a tricky test of golf.
LIV Golf will return to Korea in May after signing a multi-year deal with Asiad Country Club.
Spaniard beats Thomas Detry by three shots at Hong Kong Golf Club, snapping individual drought dating back almost 18 months.
Mainland Chinese, overseas visitors among crowds for event, which tourism chief says has become ‘one of the city’s most significant events’.
Jon Rahm, Thomas Detry tied for lead in Hong Kong alongside Harold Varner III. Spaniard very proud of teammates Surratt, McKibbin.
Temperatures may be lower these days compared with when the new league broke through, but there is no doubting the commitment to its mission.
Thomas Detry enjoys attacking ‘gettable’ Hong Kong Golf Club course, although forecast could make things tricky.
Carlos Ortiz fires a first-round 10-under 60 at Hong Kong Golf Club, while defending champion Sergio Garcia goes bogey free again.
Australian has finished in top 10 in season’s first two events, while his Ripper GC team will try to win third tournament in a row at Fanling.
Spaniard’s private plane dispatched to collect teammates and others caught in travel limbo because of conflict in region.
The American’s win in Adelaide last month was his first for 16 years, he heads into Hong Kong with an unfamiliar feeling but no expectations.
Spaniard says he won’t allow European tour to dictate where and when he plays, says officials want to have their cake and eat it.
