Tobias Zuser
@duwenzhe.bsky.social
university lecturer in Hong Kong / sport & culture / founder offside.HK / Auslandsösterreicher
Probably the silent heroes of the China National Games this year have been the mascots.
Instead of adults, they have mainly recruited young martial arts students, aged 14/15 years - and their energy and jerky dance moves have quickly gone viral.
Instead of adults, they have mainly recruited young martial arts students, aged 14/15 years - and their energy and jerky dance moves have quickly gone viral.
November 21, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Probably the silent heroes of the China National Games this year have been the mascots.
Instead of adults, they have mainly recruited young martial arts students, aged 14/15 years - and their energy and jerky dance moves have quickly gone viral.
Instead of adults, they have mainly recruited young martial arts students, aged 14/15 years - and their energy and jerky dance moves have quickly gone viral.
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The Hong Kong government has invited members of the public to submit views on its proposal to legalise basketball betting in the city. In full: buff.ly/SiHMMok
HK launches public consultation on legalising basketball betting
The Hong Kong government has invited members of the public to submit views on its proposal to legalise basketball betting in the city.
buff.ly
April 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Hong Kong government has invited members of the public to submit views on its proposal to legalise basketball betting in the city. In full: buff.ly/SiHMMok
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Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
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February 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
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For the next few days I’ll be periodically updating everyone on the Hong Kong 4 Trails Ultra Challenge #HK4TUC. For 2025 there will be 15 participants. It’ll start when organizer Andre Blumberg says so, with 6 hours’ warning. There will be live tracking, but for now a primer:
www.fourtrails.hk
www.fourtrails.hk
The Four Trails Film
The Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge is an event like no other. Be captivated by the human spirit as our runners embark on a challenge of epic proportions, a 298 km journey across all four of Hon...
www.fourtrails.hk
January 29, 2025 at 12:19 AM
For the next few days I’ll be periodically updating everyone on the Hong Kong 4 Trails Ultra Challenge #HK4TUC. For 2025 there will be 15 participants. It’ll start when organizer Andre Blumberg says so, with 6 hours’ warning. There will be live tracking, but for now a primer:
www.fourtrails.hk
www.fourtrails.hk
Pop diva Faye Wong returns after 7 years with a new song which she will also perform at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala next week
youtu.be/CwwQvC_JiN4?...
youtu.be/CwwQvC_JiN4?...
世界赠予我的
YouTube video by Faye Wong Official Channel
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January 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Pop diva Faye Wong returns after 7 years with a new song which she will also perform at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala next week
youtu.be/CwwQvC_JiN4?...
youtu.be/CwwQvC_JiN4?...
Fans of Guangzhou FC (formerly Evergrande) showed their dissatisfaction at the recent Guangdong-HK Cup at Hong Kong Stadium, following the recent decision by the CFA to deny their club license. The same banners appeared 1 week earlier at Yuexiu Stadium in Guangzhou.
January 23, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Fans of Guangzhou FC (formerly Evergrande) showed their dissatisfaction at the recent Guangdong-HK Cup at Hong Kong Stadium, following the recent decision by the CFA to deny their club license. The same banners appeared 1 week earlier at Yuexiu Stadium in Guangzhou.
While Hong Kong's new Kai Tak Sports Park contains an arena for indoor sports, it has now been pointed out that it is not suitable for top-tier basketball or tennis events for the NBA, FIBA, ATP, or WTA
www.scmp.com/sport/hong-k...
www.scmp.com/sport/hong-k...
Why Hong Kong spent HK$30 billion on Kai Tak yet cannot host NBA or elite tennis
City still lacks top-level tennis venue, as basketball chiefs are accused of not showing interest in hosting NBA, which instead chose Macau.
www.scmp.com
January 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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China on Friday jailed former Premier League star and men's national coach Li Tie for 20 years for bribery.
In full: https://buff.ly/3ZR98MI
In full: https://buff.ly/3ZR98MI
China jails ex-Premier League football star Li Tie 20 years
China on Friday jailed former Premier League star and men's national coach Li Tie for 20 years for bribery.
buff.ly
December 13, 2024 at 6:15 AM
China on Friday jailed former Premier League star and men's national coach Li Tie for 20 years for bribery.
In full: https://buff.ly/3ZR98MI
In full: https://buff.ly/3ZR98MI
When you are surrounded by yes-sayers. This is actually incredibly depressing. Your economy is in crisis mode and some senior official in a brainstorming session suggests: “how about we promote Chinese culture?”. amp.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Hong Kong to unveil 71 measures to level up creative, cultural sectors on Tuesday
Blueprint is part of city’s efforts to create new economic drivers while offering more opportunities in professions popular among young people.
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November 27, 2024 at 5:45 AM
When you are surrounded by yes-sayers. This is actually incredibly depressing. Your economy is in crisis mode and some senior official in a brainstorming session suggests: “how about we promote Chinese culture?”. amp.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
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🎙️⚽️New Podcast: The Frank Soo Foundation
We're joined by Alan Lau of the Frank Soo Foundation to tell us about the work they do within grassroots football through the story of Frank Soo, the first player of Chinese heritage to play for England.
Listen here ⬇️
open.spotify.com/episode/787r...
We're joined by Alan Lau of the Frank Soo Foundation to tell us about the work they do within grassroots football through the story of Frank Soo, the first player of Chinese heritage to play for England.
Listen here ⬇️
open.spotify.com/episode/787r...
November 18, 2024 at 7:01 PM
🎙️⚽️New Podcast: The Frank Soo Foundation
We're joined by Alan Lau of the Frank Soo Foundation to tell us about the work they do within grassroots football through the story of Frank Soo, the first player of Chinese heritage to play for England.
Listen here ⬇️
open.spotify.com/episode/787r...
We're joined by Alan Lau of the Frank Soo Foundation to tell us about the work they do within grassroots football through the story of Frank Soo, the first player of Chinese heritage to play for England.
Listen here ⬇️
open.spotify.com/episode/787r...
HK’s micromanagement of public space has for long been a major hurdle for sustainable bottom up culture to flourish. It’s kind of ironic how govt is lamenting the need to attract tourists, if they actively suppress the “edge” that is wanted nowadays. Hawkers, cyclists, surfers, artists, buskers…
3 reasons why this policy makes no sense
1) Banning surfing will increase fatalities on HK beaches
2) HK is trying to establish itself as a hub for sports/ sports medicine
3) HK is a stunning location for outdour sports
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1) Banning surfing will increase fatalities on HK beaches
2) HK is trying to establish itself as a hub for sports/ sports medicine
3) HK is a stunning location for outdour sports
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Hong Kong’s Leisure & Cultural Services Department doubled down and said it would not allowing surfing at public beaches “because they think there will be complaints from the public,” said Adrian Pedro Ho of the New People’s Party
www.scmp.com/sport/other-...
www.scmp.com/sport/other-...
November 18, 2024 at 3:25 PM
HK’s micromanagement of public space has for long been a major hurdle for sustainable bottom up culture to flourish. It’s kind of ironic how govt is lamenting the need to attract tourists, if they actively suppress the “edge” that is wanted nowadays. Hawkers, cyclists, surfers, artists, buskers…
Last week I was invited to a ceremony at the Hong Kong Sports institute in which various government ministers put forward arguments for HK as a hub for sports and sports medicine.
How does this sit with a tendency to ban sport and reduce opportunities for physical activity for young people?
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How does this sit with a tendency to ban sport and reduce opportunities for physical activity for young people?
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November 18, 2024 at 3:16 PM
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A 19-year-old in HK was charged with one count of "insulting the national anthem". He will appear in the Eastern Magistrates' Courts next Tuesday. The incident happened during the "World Cup Asian Qualifiers" match between Hong Kong and Iran in June.
November 13, 2024 at 4:30 AM
A 19-year-old in HK was charged with one count of "insulting the national anthem". He will appear in the Eastern Magistrates' Courts next Tuesday. The incident happened during the "World Cup Asian Qualifiers" match between Hong Kong and Iran in June.
One thing that still bothers me the most is how Tatler was misleading the public with false advertising that Inter Miami would actually be playing against the Hong Kong Representative Team.
A thread.
A thread.
February 8, 2024 at 6:36 AM
One thing that still bothers me the most is how Tatler was misleading the public with false advertising that Inter Miami would actually be playing against the Hong Kong Representative Team.
A thread.
A thread.
After eliminating Iran, Hong Kong is up against Japan in the football semi finals at the #AsianGames ! If you are in HK you can watch the game via HOYTV ch 77. The game will also be broadcast in shopping malls all across town. You can find a list here: www.facebook.com/100067120005...
HKFA 中國香港足球總會 - 【 齊撐港隊睇好波-門票售罄！】...
【 齊撐港隊睇好波-門票售罄！】
聽晚喺銅鑼灣英皇戲院舉行嘅睇波活動門票已經全部售罄！感謝各位球迷支持！
未能購票的球迷，仍可到以下商場或...
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October 4, 2023 at 2:31 AM
After eliminating Iran, Hong Kong is up against Japan in the football semi finals at the #AsianGames ! If you are in HK you can watch the game via HOYTV ch 77. The game will also be broadcast in shopping malls all across town. You can find a list here: www.facebook.com/100067120005...