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  "id": 6903836,
  "title": "SAR sends 'strongest' tennis squad to Asian Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/sar-sends-strongest-tennis-squad-to-asian-games-6903836",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T09:57:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
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    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1869788-20260912.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Hong Kong Tennis Association has unveiled a 12-player squad to represent the city at the upcoming Asian Games in Nagoya. The team, showcased by top-ranked players Coleman Wong and Eudice Chong, will compete in all five core tennis disciplines. Association president Michael Cheng hailed the lineup as one of the strongest Hong Kong has ever fielded for the Asian Games. The squad, boasting world-class experience, is poised to chase after medals. Cheng encouraged every member of Team Hong Kong to give it their all on the court and bring glory to the city. Wong, who recently entered the top 100 ATP rankings, expressed his excitement to compete in his men's singles event at the Asian Games. Chong, competing in women's doubles alongside Cody Wong and mixed doubles with Kai Thompson, said participating again fills her with immense pride. Thompson, a rising Hong Kong star making his debut at the Asian Games, believes his experiences from previous tournaments will aid him in performing at his best during the competition. The Hong Kong tennis squad will compete from September 27 to October 3 at Higashiyama Park Tennis Centre in Nagoya.",
  "summary": "Hong Kong, China Tennis Association announced on Saturday a 12-player squad for this month’s Asian Games in Nagoya, led by the city’s top-ranked players Coleman Wong and Eudice Chong. The association said Hong Kong will compete in all five core tennis disciplines: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. Association president Michael Cheng described the…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/sar-sends-strongest-tennis-squad-to-asian-games",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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