[2017 年5月28日 – 香港] Red Bull主辦的龍舟障礙賽Red Bull Dragon Roar今日在愉景灣進行體驗賽，3支混合組隊伍率先取得7月15日在屯門黃金海岸新咖啡灣泳灘舉行的決賽日參賽資格。其他公開及混合組的決賽日名額將於6月2日(星期五)截止報名，並以抽籤形式決定參賽資格誰屬。欲了解更多7月15日比賽詳情以及比賽航道資料，請即登入賽事網頁www.redbull.hk/dragonroar。 愉景灣體驗賽共有12支參賽隊伍。他們分為4隊一組，每組進行一場賽事，每場賽事最快的隊伍晉級決賽日。最後2X2以3分32秒勝出，DCCobras以6分20秒出線，滙洋則以4分19秒取得決賽日資格。 踏入第5年，Red Bull Dragon Roar繼續注入新元素，令比賽更具挑戰性。今年比賽加設愉景灣及中環兩天體驗賽，並在總數80隊的參賽名額中預留部份予兩天體驗賽的出線隊伍。中環體驗賽將由香港旅遊發展局主辦、中國香港龍舟總會合辦的「香港龍舟嘉年華」的參賽隊伍競逐，爭奪3個混合組及3個公開組的決賽日名額。 「香港龍舟嘉年華」定於6月2至4日在中環海濱舉行，集 12 國家及地區逾 5,000 名健兒參與賽事。Red Bull Dragon Roar中環體驗賽是「香港龍舟嘉年華」的新元素，比賽將於最後一天，即6月4日上午11時開始進行。國際組別將設混合組及公開組賽事，分別由8支隊伍參與。每組進行2場初賽，初賽時間最快的隊伍將分別進行一對一決賽分高下，讓來自世界各地的健兒親身體驗Red Bull Dragon Roar的獨特賽則，一嘗征服障礙的樂趣。另外，本地組別由香港及澳門共12支混合組及12 支公開組隊伍參與，分別進行每組3場初賽，每場初賽最快的隊伍將會取得Red Bull Dragon Roar 7月15日決賽日3個混合組及3個公開組的比賽資格。 Red Bull為傳統龍舟運動注入嶄新概念，於2013年起舉辦Red Bull Dragon Roar，賽事除了挑戰體力極限，亦講求團隊合作性、以及鼓手的領導能力。回望過去4年，賽事為香港龍舟界別帶來正面影響，每年報名反應熱烈。今年比賽的參賽隊伍人數維持每隊11人，包括：1名鼓手及10名划手。除混合組別外，同時開設公開組賽事。混合組每一隊最少4名女隊員，至於公開組的男女隊員比例則沒有限制，可以全男班、全女班、或男女混合。 賽事航道方面，參賽隊伍除了一如以往在沒有舵手的情況下，要繞過S彎、轉180度及360度急彎，比賽更會考驗大家向前、倒後扒艇的技術，對鼓手及團隊的合作性有極高的考驗。參加隊伍透過克服充滿障礙的賽道，爭取成為海上皇者。 資料和相片來源 : N Square / Red Bull HK

香港在星期六造訪韓國的「亞洲欖球錦標賽」中，在主隊身上取得6個達陣，以43-17首次敲響今季勝鼓，順理成章地升上積分榜次席。下週未輪到港隊為韓國做東道主。 香港主帥利鍾斯（Leigh Jones）很高興能連續兩年揚威韓國，他說：「我很滿意今仗的表現尤其是防守方面十分出色。對手在新帥下進歩不少，我們還可以攻入40多分實在令人鼓舞。」「這是香港欖球的小里程，證明我們的職業化行對了方向。」 「我賽前告訴己隊絕對有能力取勝，最後大家也正面回應。雖然全職化有小收成，但我們仍要埋頭苦幹，否則很容易打回原形。」 今仗雙方首10分鐘仍勢均力敵，但之後主隊逐漸處於下風，加上香港的頑固防守，韓國的攻守開始失衡。香港一口氣在10分鐘之內達陣三次，半場已領先24-5 。 根寧咸（James Cunningham）在第13分鐘接應羅拔斯（Ben Roberts) 和曉臣（Nick Hewson）的組織而先開紀錄。3分鐘後， 施比斯（Tyler Spitz）接收對手的誤踢，毫不客氣地單騎得分。 隊長羅拔斯之後情急智生下後手傳球予李卡度，李氏再快傳予施比斯完成最後工作，個人今屆亦梅開二度。 戰至23分鐘，卡力加（Lex Kaleca）趁對方分神之際快開罰球，取得個人今屆賽事首個達陣。 頂替A.麥堅（Alex McQueen) 出任殿鋒的荷迪（Jamie Hood）今仗罰球命中率很高，全場7射中6，上半場更是三個全中，助香港領先21-0。 完半場前麥克雷（Ally Maclay ）的達陣被判詐糊，更被對手趁機板回一球，幸好荷迪再射入罰球回應，以24-5的優勢返回更衣室。 易邊後香港並沒有放鬆手腳，姚錦成在43分鐘達陣和荷迪的成功附加罰球，令港隊更接近取得額外積分。 荷迪大腳踼向敵軍後方地帶，自己取回控球再助攻無人看管的施比斯達陣，附加罰球亦由荷迪包辦，港隊已遙遙領先38-5。 林保利（Thomas Lamboley)以自己為餌引來韓軍協防，他趁機傳予李卡度，後者再轉交麥克雷完成達陣，可惜荷迪的附加罰球射失，但仍輕鬆領先43-5。 主隊此時表現才見回勇，連續兩次達陣得手，但港隊並沒讓他們得寸進尺，加強防守下鎖定43-17. 港隊勝出後以5分（其中1分是額外積分）超越韓國排第二。兩軍合演的煞科戰將於今個星期六在香港足球會上演。 利鍾斯並不認為韓軍會空手而來，他說：「韓國有能力威脅我軍，相信他們下場會全力以赴挽回面子，我們絕不可輕敵。」 PHOTO CREDIT : Kenji Demura/RJP Information source : Elite Step Asia / HKRU

Defending HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens champions Aston Villa survived a scare to advance to a quarter-final against Italian newcomers Cagliari Calcio after topping Group C at Hong Kong Football Club on Saturday. After defeating Singapore Cricket Club 1-0 in their tournament opener, Villa drew 2-2 with local side HKFA U-23 as the group went down to the wire. A loss to Bayer Leverkusen would have seen the six-time champions exit the Main Tournament, but Jordan Cox and captain Harry McKirdy scored to secure a 2-0 victory to condemn the German debutants to the Plate as HKFA U-23s advanced alongside the defending champions and into a last eight meeting with Scotland’s Glasgow Rangers. “Leverkusen are a strong team, but we were outstanding, we dominated and made a statement,” said 2016 top scorer McKirdy, who’s appearing in his fourth HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens. “We showed a togetherness in the end. We’ve been confident since we came out and we showed we are a strong team.” Rangers enjoyed a fine return to the competition after a two-year hiatus after winning their first two games in Group A to book their place in the quarter-finals with a game to spare. But the Scottish visitors were unable to complete a 100% record as Cagliari posted a 1-0 win to edge above HKFA Red Dragons into second place and a spot in the last eight. “It was obviously good to top the group although it was a disappointing result at the end,” said Rangers captain Max Ashmore. “We’re in the quarter-finals so it will be good to get the experience. “We’re confident. I think you can see from the first two games what we can do and we’re definitely more than good enough to win the tournament.” A similar scenario played out in Group D as West Ham United, runners-up in the previous two editions, started the tournament with a win and a draw to seal their place in the knockout stage. But the Hammers lost out on top spot as French debutants Olympique Marseille followed up successive draws with an impressive 3-0 victory over the London side to finish top of the standings. The win earned Marseille a quarter-final meeting with HKFC Captain’s Select, with West Ham handed a meeting with Leicester City. Former winners Leicester were in dominant form after winning Group B with a perfect record, with hosts HKFC Captain’s Select joining the English side in the last eight after victory over Wellington Phoenix and a draw with Kashima Antlers. In the Masters competition, Jamie Cureton scored five goals in two games as holders Citi All Stars progressed to the semi-finals as Group A winners following back-to-back victories on Saturday, with HKFC Masters finishing as runners-up. Wallsend Boys Club topped Group B after picking up two wins from two on Saturday afternoon and, in turn, eliminating the star-studded playonPROS as Hong Kong’s Yau Yee League Masters claimed second place. Citi All Stars continue their title defence against Yau Yee League Masters, with Wallsend taking on HKFC Masters for a place in the final. PlayonPROS will, however, return on Sunday to play fellow third-place side Discovery Bay in the Masters Plate final. Information and photos credit : HKFC CITI SOCCER SEVENS

香港冰球訓練學校及香港業餘冰球會今晚(2017年5月27日)，假九龍灣國際展貿中心，舉辦香港冰球訓練學校十周年暨香港業餘冰球會2016/17年度週年晚宴及頒獎典禮。香港冰球訓練學校及香港業餘冰球會創辦人及主席胡文新先生、民政事務局體育專員楊德強先生出席擔任主禮嘉賓。 胡文新先生致歡迎辭時表示：「現時大約有900名青少年冰球員接受本校的訓練。球員透過參與由香港業餘冰球會舉辦的本地聯賽及國際邀請賽，無論在技術、體能同團隊合作各方面，都有顯著的進步，而個別冰球學員更加被挑選代表香港參加國際賽事。多年來，能夠為冰球運動普及化及本地化出一分力，我們深感榮幸。展望將來，球會同學校計劃與海外的冰球組織合作，為各級教練及裁判建立培訓系統及長遠發展機會，並培養本地冰球學員學習奧林匹克精神，邁向成為精英冰球運動員的夢想。」 香港冰球訓練學校，一直以讓更多香港人認識和喜愛冰球運動為目標，希望透過進入學校及社區，使冰球成為一項全民運動；同時透過不同形式的資助，鼓勵各階層學生積極參與。至於香港業餘冰球會，則於2001年成立，由一班熱愛冰球的運動員及志願者組成，發展本地聯賽、國際邀請賽及組織不同類型的賽事及活動，造就今日香港冰球運動得以普及化及本地化。 香港冰球訓練學校自2007年成立，於過去十年致力推動冰球本土化，至今曾與281間香港中、小學合作，透過示範、觀賽、冰上體驗、交流及比賽等不同方式向超過33,887名香港中、小學生推廣冰球運動。現時更為超過900個學生進行持續訓練。其中與香港青年協會合辦的「全港青少年冰球全接觸計劃」，已培訓了10支小學校隊、7支中學校隊，積極發展地區青少年冰球隊伍。此外，香港冰球訓練學校在2013年與仁愛堂田家炳小學合作，成功將冰球運動納入為該校的校本體育科課程。此突破性的發展能令更多學生持續及全面投入冰球運動。 至於在香港業餘冰球會方面，由2013至2014年度期間，球會舉辦了不同類型的比賽予不同年紀及水平的球員。包括標準聯賽、週三、週日的業餘冰球聯賽及全港中小學的校際冰球比賽等，全年比賽總場數達462場。去年球會更獲得香港賽馬會慈善信託基金撥捐470萬港元，開展為期3年的「賽馬會冰球新世代發展計劃」，是香港冰球界有史以來獲得最大筆的單一資助，希望可以提升本地冰球運動的水平，同時令更多人認識及能夠接觸冰球這項運動。 為表揚本年度表現傑出的冰球運動員，大會特意於今晚向他們頒發獎項，得獎名單請參閱附表。 Information and photos credit : N Square Company Limited / 香港業餘冰球會

[2017 年5月25日 – 香港] Red Bull主辦的龍舟障礙賽Red Bull Dragon Roar將於7月15日移師屯門黃金海岸新咖啡灣泳灘舉行決賽日。賽事將於6月2日(星期五)截止報名，公開及混合組的決賽日參賽名額將以抽籤形式決定。主辦單位增設愉景灣及中環兩天體驗賽，分別於5月28日及6月4日進行。欲了解更多7月15日比賽詳情以及比賽航道資料，請即登入賽事網頁www.redbull.hk/dragonroar。 踏入第5年，Red Bull Dragon Roar繼續注入新元素，令比賽更具挑戰性。今年比賽加設愉景灣及中環兩天體驗賽，並在總數80隊的參賽名額中預留部份予兩天體驗賽的出線隊伍。愉景灣體驗賽將於本周日舉行，參賽隊伍將角逐3個混合組的決賽日名額；至於中環體驗賽將由香港旅遊發展局主辦、中國香港龍舟總會合辦的「香港龍舟嘉年華」的參賽隊伍競逐，爭奪3個混合組及3個公開組的決賽日名額。 「香港龍舟嘉年華」定於6月2至4日在中環海濱舉行，集 12 國家及地區逾 5,000 名健兒參與賽事。Red Bull Dragon Roar中環體驗賽是「香港龍舟嘉年華」的新元素，比賽將於最後一天，即6月4日上午11時開始進行。國際組別將設混合組及公開組賽事，分別由8支隊伍參與。每組進行2場初賽，初賽時間最快的隊伍將分別進行一對一決賽分高下，讓來自世界各地的健兒親身體驗Red Bull Dragon Roar的獨特賽則，一嘗征服障礙的樂趣。另外，本地組別由香港及澳門共12支混合組及12 支公開組隊伍參與，分別進行每組3場初賽，每場初賽最快的隊伍將會取得Red Bull Dragon Roar 7月15日決賽日3個混合組及3個公開組的比賽資格。 Red Bull為傳統龍舟運動注入嶄新概念，於2013年起舉辦Red Bull Dragon Roar，賽事除了挑戰體力極限，亦講求團隊合作性、以及鼓手的領導能力。回望過去4年，賽事為香港龍舟界別帶來正面影響，每年報名反應熱烈。今年比賽的參賽隊伍人數維持每隊11人，包括：1名鼓手及10名划手。除混合組別外，同時開設公開組賽事。混合組每一隊最少4名女隊員，至於公開組的男女隊員比例則沒有限制，可以全男班、全女班、或男女混合。 賽事航道方面，參賽隊伍除了一如以往在沒有舵手的情況下，要繞過S彎、轉180度及360度急彎，比賽更會考驗大家向前、倒後扒艇的技術，對鼓手及團隊的合作性有極高的考驗。參加隊伍透過克服充滿障礙的賽道，爭取成為海上皇者。 資料和相片來源 : N Square / Red Bull HK

Thursday 25th May,2017 Liverpool FC has today confirmed that it will head to Hong Kong for the Premier League Asia Trophy this summer. The eighth edition of the Premier League Asia Trophy (previously Barclays Asia Trophy) will take place at the Hong Kong Stadium on Wednesday 19 and Saturday 22 July. The biennial tournament will see the Reds make their second appearance, competing against Premier League club’s Crystal Palace, Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion. Liverpool FC played in the tournament back in 2007 which saw the team lose out to Portsmouth in a thrilling penalty shoot-out. LFC will be hoping to claim victory this year at the famous Hong Kong Stadium. The Premier League Asia Trophy is part of the League’s ongoing commitment to fans in Asia, and to supporting the development of football at all levels in Hong Kong and across the region. A full programme of coaching and community initiatives, including another Premier Skills coaching programme run in partnership with the Hong Kong Football Association, will run alongside the tournament. Ticketing information for fans will be announced in early June. Tickets will be sold per match day (19 July, 22 July) with each ticket allowing access to both matches on that day. Jürgen Klopp, Liverpool FC Manager said: “We’re really looking forward to playing in the Premier League Asia Trophy this summer. It’s important that the Club takes part in competitions like this as it gives local fans the opportunity to get closer to the action. “The Club has a huge fanbase in Hong Kong and we hope to put on a good performance for our fans.” Premier League Executive Chairman Richard Scudamore added: “We are very excited to be returning to Hong Kong this summer for the Premier League Asia Trophy. We know from previous visits that fans in Hong Kong, and across the region, are passionate supporters of our clubs. “In Crystal Palace, Leicester City, Liverpool FC and West Bromwich Albion we have a group of excellent clubs, players and managers who will give local fans a fantastic Premier League experience.” Mark Sutcliffe, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Football Association said: ““The Hong Kong Football Association is delighted and honoured to host four Premier League Clubs in July for the Premier League Asia Trophy 2017. The passion and enthusiasm for the Premier League in Hong Kong has never been higher and the opportunity to see world class players in the flesh will be met with great anticipation. “As co-organisers of the event, the Hong Kong Football Association will do everything it can to ensure that it is the best Asia Trophy ever. With two match days and a wide range of community engagement activities, there is a lot to look forward to and personally, I can’t wait”. Information and photo source : Liverpool FC PR Office

The HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens’ position as “the most diverse and inclusive events of its kind” will be underlined even further this year as teams from nine countries take part on the same pitch as young and special needs players watched by around 200 underprivileged children from the local community. The debuts of French Ligue 1 side Olympique Marseille, Bayer Leverkusen from Germany’s Bundesliga and Cagliari Calcio from Italy’s Serie A adds to the list of countries represented which already includes teams from England, Scotland, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong appearing in the 18th edition of the tournament. The HKFC Citi Junior Soccer Sevens qualifiers also take place the weekend before the May 26-28 event, with 1,500 players descending on Hong Kong Football Club for one of the highlights of the junior calendar. The HKFC Citi Junior Soccer Sevens U-9, U-10, U-11 and U-12 finals then take place during the main tournament weekend, with exhibition matches for U-14 and U-16 boys and U-16 girls as well as HKFC Crusaders adding to the reach of the event. “The HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens is one of the most diverse and inclusive events of its kind,” said HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens Tournament Director Chris Plowman. “This year we have extended the reach of the tournament to include teams from France, Italy and Germany, meaning nine countries will be represented in the Main Tournament. “We also have 1,500 young players, aged six to 12 competing in the HKFC Citi Junior Soccer Sevens the weekend prior to the event and playing out their finals on the main weekend at Hong Football Club. “We will also have curtain raiser matches for U-14s and U-16s, a girls U-16s exhibition match and, of course, our regular ever-popular feature, the HKFC Crusaders match for special needs players, taking place on the weekend of the main event.” HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens organisers will also again invite around 200 youngsters from underprivileged backgrounds from the local community as special guests of the tournament. Sprouts Foundation works with some of Hong Kong's most underprivileged children to help them break the chain of inter-generational poverty through enhanced education. With their partners including Po Leung Kuk, they offer nearly 400 students aged 6-17 a range of English-based programmes across language proficiency, sports, arts and life skills to enable them to attain better careers upon leaving school, and 100 of these children will again experience the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens this year Operation Breakthrough, meanwhile, is a Hong Kong police initiative that was started in 1996. Initially a scheme to look at a different way to address the high levels on youth crime and at risk young people in certain communities in Hong Kong, it was extended to include disadvantaged children across all sectors. The Breakthrough Soccer programme now has over 120 young boys and girls participating every week in the coaching programme, and over 100 will attend this year’s HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens. “We will also be inviting along as spectators to the event some 200 youngsters with underprivileged backgrounds from local charities to join in the fun further extending the reach and impact of the most diverse edition of the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens,” added Plowman. The Citi All Stars, who will look to defend their Masters Tournament title this year, will also host a clinic for underprivileged children from Hong Kong. “This is a very popular event for us to host our partners and clients, while the Citi All Stars will also again coach a clinic for some underprivileged children from Hong Kong,” said Citi Country Officer & Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong & Macau, Weber Lo. “This tournament also allows us to extend our relationship with Hong Kong Football Club and our sponsorship of the Junior Soccer Programme, which we are extending to include a community outreach programme for underprivileged children.” Information and photo source : Blue White Media

Friday 19th May - 10am BST Reds fans all over the world are being given the chance to wish the club a very happy 125th birthday on a giant birthday card. The card, which will be revealed at Anfield on the Club’s official 125th birthday on 3rd June, will feature birthday wishes from supporters around the world which will be collected online over the next week. Fans can submit their birthday greeting to feature on the card from today through an online tool on the Club’s website which can be found here: http://www.liverpoolfc.com/fans/125-birthday-card It is hoped that as many fans as possible will submit their birthday wish to feature on the giant card and make their own contribution to the Club’s 125th anniversary. The 3rd June birthday will also see members of the Anfield community take part in two special Red Neighbours birthday parties for both pensioners groups and school children, taking place ahead of the birthday card’s big reveal. Fans who would like to contribute to the giant birthday card can do so from today until 26th May via http://www.liverpoolfc.com/fans/125-birthday-card Information source : Liverpool FC PR Office

【香港，2017年5月19日】：為備戰於2017月6月13日於主場對朝鮮的第二場亞洲盃外圍賽最後一圈賽事，香港代表隊會於6月7日主場與約旦進行國際友誼賽。球隊現在公佈二十九人初選名單如下: 守門員 葉鴻輝 (東方龍獅)、王振鵬 (傑志)、謝德謙 (冠忠南區)、曾文輝 (南華) 後衛 積施利 (長春亞泰)、羅拔圖、鄭璟昊、曾錦濤、黃梓浩 (東方龍獅)、 法圖斯 (貴州恒豐智誠)、艾里奧 (傑志)、梁諾恆 (南華)、 基藍馬 (天津權健)、李志豪 中場 鞠盈智、梁振邦、徐德帥 (東方龍獅)、胡晉銘 (香港飛馬)、 黃 洋、林嘉緯、盧均宜 (傑志)、顏樂楓 (九巴元朗)、陳俊樂 (和富大埔) 前鋒 麥 基 (東方龍獅)、艾力士、辛 祖 (傑志)、 夏志明 (冠忠南區)、高 梵 (青島黃海)、羅港威 (南華) 球隊時間表如下：- 6月7日 (三) 香港 對 約旦 旺角大球場 開賽時間：2000 6月13日 (二) 香港 對 朝鮮 香港大球場 開賽時間：2000 資料和相片來源 : 香港足球總會

ACO Appoints New Media Delegate for Asian Le Mans Series Asian Le Mans Endurance Management Ltd today announced it has appointed Jane Rowe as their new Media Delegate. Jane brings with her significant experience in Public Relations, particularly in the Motorsport and Automotive sectors. Prior to moving to the UK last year, Jane worked for Michelin Australia. There she successfully managed the company's motorsport partnerships including their presence at the Bathurst 12 Hour, the technical partnership with the Porsche Carrera Cup Australia, and their sponsorship of the Australian Off Road Championship with their sister brand BFGoodrich Tires. In addition Jane has worked with many teams and drivers both in Australia and in the UK over the past 15 years. Jane Rowe, Asian Le Mans Series Media Delegate: "I am excited to have the opportunity to work for the ACO, and with Cyrille and his team to make the Asian Le Mans Series an even bigger success. I have watched with interest the growth of the Series over the last few years and see even further potential within what is a unique offer in the Asian motorsport sector." "While the Series is still very much in its infancy in global motorsport terms, it is growing rapidly into an important step in the global endurance ladder, particularly in Asia. With a record 9 cars from teams that contested the 2016/17 Asian Le Mans Series invited to take part in Le Mans 24 Hours this year, it really is an exciting time to be involved." Cyrille Taesch Wahlen, Asian Le Mans Managing Director: "We are very pleased to welcome Jane to the team. As the Asian Le Mans Series continues to grow we needed someone with her ability in place to help capture the attention of our audience; we need to leverage the interest being shown in the Series both in the region and globally. Jane brings with her the skills and experience that we need to achieve this, particularly with regard to media and stakeholder management." ABOUT THE ASIAN LE MANS SERIES Launched in 2013 by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the Asian Le Mans Series is the embodiment of Le Mans endurance racing for the Asian continent. Initially operated by a third party company, the ACO took over management, organisation and promotion of the Series at the end of 2014. As part of the Le Mans Endurance Racing Pyramid, it complements the European Le Mans Series and Weather Tech Sports Car Championship. The FIA World Endurance Championship caps this ensemble while the Le Mans 24 Hours, the ultimate challenge that all the teams and drivers want to win, is the summit of excellence of this pyramid. Champions of the LMP2, LMP3 and GT categories of the Asian Le Mans Series earn invitations to participate in the following year’s Le Mans 24 Hours. Information and photo source : Asian Le Mans Series Media Delegate