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Andrew Wright

The latest news and top stories on Andrew Wright. As head coach for the Triathlon Association of Hong Kong China, he leads the national team, preparing athletes for major competitions including the 2025 National Games and future Olympics. A former athlete himself, he returned to the Hong Kong Sports Institute in 2020, having previously helped secure triathlon's Tier A status. Wright is focused on developing a competitive environment and has been working to fine-tune strategies for upcoming events. His responsibilities include securing medals for Hong Kong and reviewing the sport’s performance following the 2024 Olympics. He advocates for shorter, more spectator-friendly race formats.

Bailee Brown (second from right) competing in the cycling leg at the Lianyungang Asia Triathlon Cup. Photo: Weibo

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong triathletes’ performances ‘nothing to write home about’ at Asia Cup

Top city pair, Oscar Coggins and Bailee Brown, finished 12th and ninth, respectively, after health issues in qualifier event for Asian Games.

23 May 2026 - 7:29PM

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong triathletes told to ‘step up’ in Asian Games qualifying hunt in China

22 May 2026 - 5:30PM

Triathlon

Hong Kong triathletes’ World Cup efforts provide Asian Games boost

9 May 2026 - 4:43PM

Triathlon

Hong Kong triathlon star following blueprint for success in Asian Games quest

Oscar Coggins sticking to ploy that delivered National Games medal as he eyes defining Triathlon World Cup performance in Chengdu.

7 May 2026 - 8:00AM

Oscar Coggins, here leading Robin Elg on his way to National Games bronze, is trusting in an increasingly familiar process for the World Triathlon Cup leg in Chengdu on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee

Triathlon

Hong Kong’s Oscar Coggins’ World Cup effort sends message to Asian Games rivals

City athlete comes home 15th out of 56 starters in loaded Hainan Island field, as Robin Elg makes encouraging return to competition.

21 Mar 2026 - 6:03PM

Triathlon

Hong Kong triathlete set to withdraw during World Cup race in China

Robin Elg will pull out of Haikou event after swim and bike legs, as coach calls for signs of progress from squad following altitude camp.

20 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM

Triathlon

Hong Kong’s triathlete association ‘found out’ by poor junior results, coach says

Senior team head coach Andrew Wright wants policy change after under-23 and junior squad return one medal from Asian Championships.

22 Mar 2026 - 12:01AM

Triathlon

Hong Kong triathlon star aiming for Asian glory as dissertation deadline looms

Tallulah Wright juggling closing months of international relations degree with quest to improve on Asian under-23 silver she won last year.

13 Mar 2026 - 8:30AM

Triathlon

Hong Kong triathletes served early Olympic warning, as Bailee Brown hits form

Head coach satisfied with ‘good hit out’ to start year, but Putrajaya event serves as reminder over Los Angeles 2028 qualifying challenge.

7 Feb 2026 - 2:36PM

Triathlon

Hong Kong squad warned Asia Triathlon Cup is ‘as serious as they come’

Head coach Andrew Wright tells triathletes they owe it to taxpayers to take their ‘A’ games to Malaysia, as launch pad to 2028 Olympics.

6 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM

Bailee Brown (far left) and Oscar Coggins (second right), here with Robin Elg and Cade Wright after claiming National Games silver, will lead the Hong Kong charge in Malaysia on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee

Triathlon

Hong Kong triathlon seeing National Games legacy benefits, rules out Haughey move

Sport introduced to school programmes and competitor numbers increase, but head coach Andrew Wright issues note of caution.

20 Jan 2026 - 6:17PM

Bailee Brown (left), Oscar Coggins, Cade Wright and Robin Elg (back to camera) after capturing National Games mixed-relay silver. Photo: Eugene Lee

Triathlon

Hong Kong triathlon coach to lay down key Olympics message, signpost LA route

Andrew Wright urges talented city squad to take advantage while going is good – ‘we don’t know what future looks like’.

15 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM

Andrew Wright

Hong Kong triathletes’ performances ‘nothing to write home about’ at Asia Cup

Top city pair, Oscar Coggins and Bailee Brown, finished 12th and ninth, respectively, after health issues in qualifier event for Asian Games.

Hong Kong triathletes told to ‘step up’ in Asian Games qualifying hunt in China

Hong Kong triathletes’ World Cup efforts provide Asian Games boost

Hong Kong triathlon star following blueprint for success in Asian Games quest

Oscar Coggins sticking to ploy that delivered National Games medal as he eyes defining Triathlon World Cup performance in Chengdu.

Hong Kong’s Oscar Coggins’ World Cup effort sends message to Asian Games rivals

City athlete comes home 15th out of 56 starters in loaded Hainan Island field, as Robin Elg makes encouraging return to competition.

Hong Kong triathlete set to withdraw during World Cup race in China

Robin Elg will pull out of Haikou event after swim and bike legs, as coach calls for signs of progress from squad following altitude camp.

Hong Kong’s triathlete association ‘found out’ by poor junior results, coach says

Senior team head coach Andrew Wright wants policy change after under-23 and junior squad return one medal from Asian Championships.

Hong Kong triathlon star aiming for Asian glory as dissertation deadline looms

Tallulah Wright juggling closing months of international relations degree with quest to improve on Asian under-23 silver she won last year.

Hong Kong triathletes served early Olympic warning, as Bailee Brown hits form

Head coach satisfied with ‘good hit out’ to start year, but Putrajaya event serves as reminder over Los Angeles 2028 qualifying challenge.

Hong Kong squad warned Asia Triathlon Cup is ‘as serious as they come’

Head coach Andrew Wright tells triathletes they owe it to taxpayers to take their ‘A’ games to Malaysia, as launch pad to 2028 Olympics.

Hong Kong triathlon seeing National Games legacy benefits, rules out Haughey move

Sport introduced to school programmes and competitor numbers increase, but head coach Andrew Wright issues note of caution.

Hong Kong triathlon coach to lay down key Olympics message, signpost LA route

Andrew Wright urges talented city squad to take advantage while going is good – ‘we don’t know what future looks like’.

Hong Kong triathlon coach sees chance for ‘overnight revolution’ after Games joy

Andrew Wright aiming to accelerate progress as squad attain best-ever standard, says Oscar Coggins and Robin Elg can impress in Olympics.

Hong Kong triathlete’s ‘insane’ nerves before city team’s National Games silver

Bailee Brown helps hosts to second spot after engrossing duel with favourites Shandong, validating head coach Andrew Wright’s methods.

Hong Kong triathletes hungry for more National Games joy after Coggins’ bronze

City quartet aiming high for mixed relay on Sunday, after Olympian Coggins claims first major Games medal.

Hong Kong’s Cade Wright delivers coming-of-age National Games performance

The 22-year-old narrowly misses podium, but coach says this is just the beginning for the Edinburgh University student.

Anxiety to admiration: a day as a triathlon trainee with Hong Kong’s top coach

Post reporter takes a personal dive into elite triathlon training under coach Andrew Wright for a tough – but eye-opening – challenge.

Hong Kong’s triathletes turning National Games pressure into a positive

Head coach Andrew Wright talks up medal prospects, accepts responsibility for delivering on home turf to keep sport in spotlight.

Hong Kong triathlete Coggins escapes demons, ready to peak at National Games

Tokyo Olympian in ‘best condition of my life’ and excited for home Games, as mum jets in to lend support.

Twists and turns of bike leg could decide National Games triathlon, Wright says

Triathlete Cade Wright believes compact course on city’s harbourfront could give Hong Kong team an advantage against mainland rivals.

National Games: politics of performance leaves Hong Kong facing triathlon failure

Head coach Andrew Wright says city is leaving talent untapped by not following mainland China’s lead in how to develop athletes.

From nearly losing a finger to chasing National Games glory for triathlete Choi

Having bounced back from devastating blow on eve of 2023 Asian Games, Choi has unfinished business for Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s National Games triathletes survive tricky Japanese test

Head coach Andrew Wright relieved as city squad emerge from sodden Asia Triathlon Cup intact, Robin Elg and Oscar Coggins impress again.

Why China’s Yunnan province is key to Hong Kong triathletes’ National Games bid

Head coach finalising plans for closing stages of Games preparation, including heading to a high-altitude training site in the province.

Hong Kong triathletes fire National Games warning shots at Asia Championships

Oscar Coggins finishes fourth in Istanbul, with Robin Elg one place further back. Japan’s Takumi Hojo claims gold ahead of Zhang Xiriu.

Asia Triathlon Championships: ‘pressure is on’ Hong Kong to perform, coach says

Andrew Wright acknowledges athletes must deliver after separate training camps in the US, France, Thailand and mainland China.

Public urged to ‘push Hong Kong to victory’ at National Games

Local support could make the difference, coaches and bosses say as they predict ‘unforgettable atmosphere’.

Hong Kong links with mainland Chinese province to chase Games triathlon glory

City’s team establish Yunnan altitude base as squad train around globe ahead of Asian championships and National Games.