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

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.

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

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 Run.

FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup

FIFA said yesterday it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for this year’s World Cup. Soccer’s organizing body said outside the host United

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

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

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 minutes,

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

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 for

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 long-standing

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 wushu athlete 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

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 the track

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 on

Local sports scene gains momentum with NBA and global stars

Joe Tsai, Vince Carter, David Beckham and Patrick Dumont The city’s push to raise its international sports profile received a boost over the weekend as the National Basketball

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

2025 Greater Bay Area 3×3 Basketball set for Macau this October

  The 2025 Greater Bay Area 3x3 Basketball Tournament, a men’s basketball competition spanning five cities, will culminate with its finals in Macau from October 23 to 26.

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

O Lam: Gov’t will continue to invest in improving level of local sports

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, has said that the government will continue to increase its investment, optimize resource allocation, and strive to improve

Gymnastics Club Macau shines in first Greater China competition

Gymnastics Club Macau (GCM) marked a historic milestone last Friday, facing teams and athletes from all over the Greater China region in competition for the first time.

Kenyan runners dominate Sands10k as Macau’s Wang Kun sets new record

Kenyan runners dominated the 2025 Sands China Macao International 10K, with Vincent Kibet Langat and Betty Sigei claiming victory in the men’s and women’s categories, both

15th National and Paralympic Games to take place in integrated resorts

The National Games will take place from November 9 to November 21 at the city’s integrated resorts. The Macau competition zone will be hosting five

O Lam claims National Games will boost regional integration

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, believes that hosting the National Games in Macau will boost regional integration through exchange and cooperation between

Sands International 10K set for March 16

The 2025 Sands China Macao International 10K will take place on March 16, with registration opening on Feb. 8 and Feb. 9, organizers announced at a press

MGM Int’l Regatta to open World Match Racing Tour season

The 2025 MGM Macao International Regatta, featuring international sailors and regional champions, will kick off today, with event organizers highlighting cultural exchange opportunities and the growth of

EASL to deepen GBA commitment through basketball

The East Asia Super League (EASL) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (Melco) are co-hosting the Macau Classic today, solidifying the Greater Bay Area’s (GBA) aim to become

World-class entertainment expected to return to Macau

The return of world-class entertainment and sports events is imminent, Patrick Dumont, president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS), said to the

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