Things to do now it's cool: Sport
East Asian Games
Okay, so the EAGs don’t start until December 5 – but ticket sales started August 31 and with the majority of tickets clocking in under $100, you better be in quick if you want to get a piece of the best action. Table tennis finals are already sold out. www.2009eastasiangames.hk.
Racing season
The races never get old in Hong Kong and now they’re back in full flight. What can we say – beer, bright lights, and gambling just happen to go very well together. Happy Valley Racecourse and Sha Tin Racecourse.
Cricket 6s
High-scoring, fast-paced cricket action with international stars. A perfect excuse to sit in the stands and have a few drinks while taking in the big hits. Kowloon Cricket Club, Oct 31-Nov 1. www.hkcricketsixes.com.
Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Squash Open 2009
One of the squash world’s major tournaments – and the finals are taking place in a glass
cage at a mall. Wicked! Hong Kong Squash Centre & Plaza Hollywood, Mon 12-Sun
Oct 18, www.hksquash.org.hk/hkopen2009, 2869 0229.
Join the South China Athletics Association
As well as boasting a swimming pool, a huge bowling alley, pool hall, shooting range, and facilities for a wide range of sports, this club also has a terrace area on which you can barbecue up a storm while gazing out over the two-level driving range below. Memberships only $100 a year. 88 Caroline Hill Rd, Causeway Bay, 2577 6932, www.scaa.org.hk.
2010 Hong Kong ITU Asian Cup
Some of the world’s best triathletes give people a solid reason to visit Disneyland while Asia’s number one and Hongkonger Lee Chi-wo chases a podium finish. Saturday 10, Disneyland Resort, www.hongkongitu.com. See our interview with Lee Chi-wo.
Hong Kong Hurley Surf Cup 2009
Dude, the waves are going to be wicked-awesome. Get out to Sai Kung’s best beach – Tai Long Wan – by boat or foot and spend the day watching our champion surfers. Tai Long Wan, Nov 22.
UBS Hong Kong Open
One of Asia’s top golf tournaments is back, featuring some of the best players from the European and Asian tours at Sheung Shui’s Hong Kong Golf Club. Nov 12-15, www.ubshongkongopen.com.
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