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Hong Kong Women's Football Team Returns After Dubai Ordeal

3/6/2026

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The Hong Kong women's football team returned home safely on Friday after being stranded in Dubai due to the US-Israel attacks on Iran.
Captain Ma Chak-shun of the Hong Kong women's football team expressed relief but disappointment over withdrawing from the tournament.
Hundreds of Hongkongers remain stranded, and the Immigration Department reports about 790 inquiries from residents.
Some have returned on commercial flights, while authorities are seeking seats for others on Emirates flights.

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The Hong Kong women's football team returned home safely on Friday after being stranded in Dubai due to the US-Israel attacks on Iran.
Captain Ma Chak-shun of the Hong Kong women's football team expressed relief but disappointment over withdrawing from the tournament.
Hundreds of Hongkongers remain stranded, and the Immigration Department reports about 790 inquiries from residents.
Some have returned on commercial flights, while authorities are seeking seats for others on Emirates flights.