Tobias Zuser, Hong Kong Baptist University
This year a young female football coach from Hong Kong made history when she became the first woman ever to lead a men’s team to a national title. The story of Chan Yuen-ting’s success is widely framed as a major step for women who take on managerial roles in male-dominated sports. Continue reading
How Hong Kong’s land policies imperil arts and sports development
New recreation and cultural facilities face an uphill battle in Hong Kong, squeezed by a Government reliant on land lease revenues, Tobias Zuser writes.
China’s grand football plan falls foul as fans rebel
China’s ambitious plans to invest heavily in football and secure a World Cup were missing one essential ingredient – how to respond to angry fans disappointed at the national team’s failure. Simon Chadwick takes a look at what tactics China may employ to get back in the game after the humiliation of shock back-to-back losses.
In a widely criticized article, the British tabloid magazine “The Sun” lashed out at the Chinese Super League, calling it a “fakeway” and claiming that its development is in fact impeded by idiosyncrasies of Chinese culture. Continue reading