Sporting goods stocks collectively rose before noon. At the time of writing, YUE YUEN IND (00551) gained 6.26% to HK$17.65, while LI NING (02331) climbed 5.43% to HK$18.64. Additionally, 361 Degrees (01361) advanced 2.90% to HK$6.04, and Xtep International (01368) increased 2.79% to HK$5.52.