Tag: sports
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Come for the Games, stay for Macau
Macau has spent years trying to persuade the world that it is more than a place to gamble. The World Cup may offer an unexpectedly good ... -
Gauff says an ‘insane’ wave of racist abuse followed a disputed point at China Open
Coco Gauff said she received an “insane” amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial point in her China Open match against home player ... -
FIFA president inaugurates football association’s new headquarters
Gianni Infantino, president of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), inaugurated the Football Association of Macau, China (AFM) headquarters on Sunday, becoming the first FIFA ... -
International marathon registration opens Oct. 3-4, with 12,000 slots available
Organizers have announced that registration for the 2026 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon will open on Oct. 3 (Saturday) and Oct. 4 (Sunday). As usual, registration ... -
OCBC Macau cycling challenge takes place around Cotai Dome
More than 300 people have registered for the Macau leg of the Greater Bay Area Road Cycling Challenge, which will be held on Sunday, Aug. 30, ... -
Culture-sports synergy drives Dragon Boat Festival
The 2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races, held on June 13, 14, and scheduled for June 19 at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, are ... -
Golden Jubilee sweeps open and mixed titles at dragon boat races
SJM’s Golden Jubilee secured victories in both the open and mixed categories at the Macau Standard Dragon Boat Race on Sunday, emerging as the standout team ... -
Macau Open Badminton returns with record prize money and AI innovation
The “Sands China Ltd. Macau Open Badminton 2026” will be held from June 16 to 21 at the Macao East Asian Games Dome, featuring a record ... -
Local gymnasts secure multiple podium finishes at a Hong Kong tournament
Local gymnasts representing the Gymnastics Club Macau (GCM) achieved strong results at the Hong Kong Invitational Tournament 2026, held last weekend. According to a statement from ... -
Games for people with disabilities to take place Sunday
The 2026 edition of the Macau Games for People with Disabilities will take place this Sunday (April 26), organizers announced yesterday at a press conference held ... -
ITTF holds World Cup in Macau for the third consecutive year
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Cup is returning to Macau this year, marking the third consecutive year the city has hosted the event. The ... -
1,500 benefit from MGTO-supported projects
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said its support for 10 “Tourism + Sports” projects has drawn nearly 1,500 visitors. MGTO’s statement came in response to ... -
Sands China 10K goes regional
Registration opens Saturday for the fourth Sands China Macao International 10K, with 7,000 spots up for grabs in the main race and 3,000 in the Fun ... -
FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup
FIFA said yesterday [Macau time] it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for this year’s World Cup. Soccer’s organizing body said outside the host ... -
Multi-city National Games push integration across the GBA: mainland media
Analysis Sport has always been an underrated diplomatic tool in China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA), but this December it’s doing some heavy lifting. The multi-city National ... -
Int’l universities compete at 5th Hengqin Tinmuk Rowing Regatta
The 5th Hengqin Tinmuk Rowing Regatta brought two days of competition along the Tianmu River to a close. The recently concluded event, organized by the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation ... -
Kipchirchir breaks men’s marathon record, Senay wins women’s race
In a weekend full of sports events in Macau, Victor Kipchirchir from Kenya won the men’s marathon with a new race record of 2 hours, 9 ... -
Athlete numbers jump 30% in National Paralympics and Special Olympics
Macau is currently hosting the badminton events of the 12th National Paralympic Games and 9th Special Olympics, part of a series of 46 major sporting events, ... -
44th edition of local Marathon to be held on Sunday
The 44th edition of the Macao International Marathon will take place on Sunday (Dec. 7). This year’s marathon will have 12,000 participants from 49 countries and ... -
Lawmakers call for sports promotion and more venues
A total of seven lawmakers have recently submitted inquiries to the Legislative Assembly regarding the development of local sports and the need for more sports venues ... -
Women’s Football League finally becomes a reality
The first-ever Women’s Football League, officially titled the 2025 Macau Football League Women’s Division, kicked off last week after years of calls for its establishment. A ... -
CE optimistic about hosting Olympics in GBA following success of National Games
As the 2025 National Games conclude tomorrow, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has stated that the event, jointly hosted for the first time by Guangdong, Hong ... -
Hengqin might be the solution for Macau sports development, AJM president says
The future of local sportspeople may hinge on the development of sports facilities in Hengqin, according to Antonio Monteiro, president of the Macanese Youth Association (AJM), ... -
15th National Games a chance for Macau to ‘showcase its vitality’: Li Yi
Macau has a spotlight role as China’s 15th National Games open Sunday across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, marking the first time the country’s premier ... -
50 torchbearers carry flame through Macau to open National Games events
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai noted the city’s efforts to ensure the successful running of all events in the Macau Competition Zone of the 15th National ... -
Coloane Karting Track closed to the public for resurfacing work
The Coloane Karting Track has been closed to the public for thorough maintenance, the Times learned. Among the projects being carried out, the full resurfacing of ... -
Macau gears up to welcome over 1,000 athletes as National Games open Nov. 9
The opening ceremony of the 15th National Games, jointly hosted for the first time by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau, is set to begin in Guangzhou ... -
Local sports scene gains momentum with NBA and global stars
The city’s push to raise its international sports profile received a boost over the weekend as the National Basketball Association (NBA) returned to The Venetian Macao ... -
Macao International Marathon maintains 12,000-runner limit ahead of December race
The 44th Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon will take to the streets of Macau on December 7, the Organizing Committee announced yesterday at a press conference ... -
Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin crowned at WTT Champions Macao
The WTT Champions Macao 2025 Presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group concluded yesterday after six days of competition, with China’s Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin winning the ... -
WTT Macao kicks off, Finals set for the weekend
The World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Macao 2025 kicked off yesterday and will continue through Sunday. The tournament, which offers USD800,000 (MOP6.42 million) in prize money, ... -
2025 Greater Bay Area 3×3 Basketball set for Macau this October
The 2025 Greater Bay Area 3×3 Basketball Tournament, a men’s basketball competition spanning five cities, will culminate with its finals in Macau from October 23 ... -
Macau hosts first edition of FIM MiniGP SEA
Macau hosted the inaugural rounds of the first edition of the FIM: Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) MiniGP Southeast Asia (SEA) over the weekend. At the ... -
Macau Badminton Open to welcome top global players
Organized for the 16th year, the Macau Badminton Open will be part of the HSBC Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour 300 for the second consecutive ... -
Back-to-back wins for fire bureau at Macao Dragon Boat Races
The Fire Services Bureau (CB) clinched victory once again in the Small Dragon Boat Race – Open category (200m), crossing the finish line in 48.856 seconds ...
