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Hong Kong hosts underwater hockey tournament amid tough competition

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 8:46 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Hong Kong hosts underwater hockey tournament amid tough competition

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The 2026 HKUWHA Under Water Hockey tournament took place in Hong Kong from October 17-19, 2026, featuring competitors from various Asian countries. During 30-minute matches without goalkeepers, players, using curved sticks, maneuvered a weighted puck at the bottom of a pool while holding their breath. Despite its challenges, the event attracted a dedicated group of enthusiasts who view the sport as both physically demanding and communal. Participants are preparing for future competitions, including an Elite world championship in France next April, which aims to involve around 20 nations.

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•Tournament held in Hong Kong from October 17-19, 2026.
•Matches last 30 minutes and feature no goalkeepers.
•Competitors come from various Asian countries.
•Players prepare for an Elite world championship in France next April.
•The sport seeks greater exposure through improved media coverage.

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8:46 AMYahoo Sports — 'Physical hell': Hong Kong hosts gruelling underwater hockey tournament

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Swimmers brandishing short, curved sticks held their breath as they somersaulted and dove towards a weighted puck at the bottom of a Hong Kong swimming pool, vying for first place in a sport likened to voluntary drowning."You're so into trying to succeed, trying to score the goal, that you forget about breath hold and how tough it is," competitor Rita Frieske, a Hong Kong-based Polish academic, told AFP. Games last 30 minutes and are split into two halves with a three-minute break in between.
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Yahoo SportsOct 19, 2026, 8:46 AM
'Physical hell': Hong Kong hosts gruelling underwater hockey tournament
Swimmers brandishing short, curved sticks held their breath as they somersaulted and dove towards a weighted puck at the bottom of a Hong Kong swimming pool, vying for first place in a sport likened to voluntary drowning."You're so into trying to succeed, trying to score the goal, that you forget about breath hold and how tough it is," competitor Rita Frieske, a Hong Kong-based Polish academic, told AFP. Games last 30 minutes and are split into two halves with a three-minute break in between.

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