The Hong Kong men's handball team is through to the semi-finals of the National Games after a nail-biting 28-26 victory over Guangdong at Kai Tak Arena on Friday.

In a tightly contested quarter-final, the SAR squad built a steady 13-10 lead by halftime.

However, Guangdong mounted a persistent challenge in the second half, repeatedly closing the gap to a single point and threatening Hong Kong's advance.

The team's victory was anchored by a standout performance from goalkeeper Leung Laam-hei, who made critical saves to block Guangdong's attacks during key moments.

Complementing this defensive effort was sharp shooting by Jimmy Lee, who scored an impressive seven goals from eight attempts, providing the crucial offensive firepower needed to secure the win.

The victory sets up a semi-final clash with Anhui on Saturday evening, with a chance to compete for a medal on the line.

Anhui earned their spot in the semis by defeating Shandong 28-25 in an earlier quarter-final match.

Hong Kong's path to the semi-finals saw a mixed run in the group stages.

The team previously lost to their upcoming opponent, Anhui, but secured crucial victories over Shanghai and Macau.

Despite a final group match loss to Beijing, they advanced to the quarter-finals as the third-place team in their group, paving the way for their latest triumphant performance.