Hong Kong women’s football team returns home after anxious wait in Dubai

Mar 6, 2026 Hong Kong S.A.R. Hong Kong S.A.R. sports
Hong Kong women’s football team returns home after anxious wait in Dubai

Hong Kong women’s football team safely returns home after anxious wait in Dubai due to rapid changes following US-Israel attacks on Iran.

The Hong Kong women’s football team returns home

The Hong Kong women’s football team has made it safely back to Hong Kong after a series of anxious days in Dubai. The situation was rapidly changing as the team faced the impact of the US-Israel attacks on Iran, leading to their withdrawal from a tournament and extended stay in Dubai. Upon their return, players and staff expressed relief and gratitude for their safe journey home.

Captain Ma Chak-shun shared that the team received extensive support from various departments during their time in Dubai. The experience was both unsettling and memorable, with some players flying to the United States and the United Kingdom after the incident.

Key Points:

  • Team safely returns to Hong Kong after anxious wait in Dubai.
  • Withdrawing from tournament due to international developments.
  • Support from various departments in Dubai.
  • Players flown to different international destinations post-incident.

Overall, the team is relieved to be back home and have shared their experience, highlighting the challenges they faced and the eventual safe return.

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