Tag: sports
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 events: ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
SCL announces long-term partnership to bring NBA to Macau
Sands China Limited (SCL) has announced it has established a multi-year partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to bring world-class basketball to Macau. The newly ... -
Gov’t encourages youth sports participation as Yao Ming visits
Sands China co-hosted the Sands China Yao Foundation Campus Basketball Charity Event with the Yao Foundation at Hou Kong Middle School in Macau yesterday. The event ... -
Macau International Regatta to set sail in January
The 2025 MGM Macao International Regatta will bring global sailing talent to Macau’s waters next month. Featuring a championship-level competition, the event is expected to draw ... -
MotoSurf champions eager to make waves in inaugural competition
As the action unfolded on the waves of Hac Sa beach, competitors at first MotoSurf World Championship not only showcased their exceptional skills but also immersed ... -
Melco co-hosts first MotoSurf world championship
In a bid to develop cultural and sporting industries, Melco Resorts & Entertainment is co-hosting Macau’s first ever MotoSurf World Championship from today until Sunday (Nov. ... -
WTT returns in 2025 with USD800,000 prize
World Table Tennis (WTT) will return to Macau next September, offering USD800,000 in prize money as part of its highly anticipated 2025 WTT Series calendar. The ... -
As sports betting addiction takes hold in Brazil, the government moves to crack down
“King” doesn’t disclose his real name. Even clients of his Sao Paulo newsstand have to call him by his moniker. The Brazilian online sports gambling addict lowered ... -
Hong Kong, China victorious in Badminton Competition
The Sands China Ltd. Macau Open Badminton 2024 competition concluded, showcasing six days of competition and crowning champions in five events: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s ... -
‘Handover cup’ prize returns for 43rd marathon
First introduced in 2019, the Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) Handover Cup, a special prize from the Macao International Marathon event, will return in this year’s 43rd ... -
China’s Lin Shidong delivered a stunning performance
The excitement continued at the WTT Champions Macau 2024 yesterday, as table tennis enthusiasts witnessed intense competition during the round-of-32 matches. China’s Lin Shidong delivered a ... -
Football Association bans 43 people for life after corruption investigation
China’s Football Association has banned 43 people for life over allegations of match-fixing and other forms of corruption in the latest effort to weed out graft ... -
Macau welcomes world’s best badminton players
The annual Sands China Ltd. Macau Open badminton tournament is set to return in September, promising a world-class competition and community celebrations in the city. The ... -
Local badminton player Wong ‘very excited’ to play at home
The Macau Open Badminton Tournament has returned after a hiatus due to the pandemic, and local player Wong Kok Weng is eager to represent his home ... -
WTT Champions Macau 2024 kicks off with exciting matches
The WTT Champions Macau 2024, presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group began Monday at the Macau East Asian Games Dome. On Day One, defending Women’s Singles champion ... -
Macau vows to keep pushing for Olympic representation
Macau’s government is determined to secure representation for the city in future Olympic Games, Luis Gomes, acting head of the Sports Bureau, affirmed during a press ... -
Macau celebrates Olympic success with national delegation welcome
Macau’s Special Administrative Region government hosted a grand banquet on Friday to honor China’s Olympic athletes, celebrating their remarkable achievements at the Tokyo Olympics. Chief Executive ... -
Defending champion Min Woo Lee headlines SJM Macao Open
Defending champion Min Woo Lee will be the headline attraction at the 2024 SJM Macao Open, scheduled for Oct. 10 to 13. The Australian star secured ... -
Luís Gomes appointed as acting head of ID as Pun takes over new role
Luís Gomes has been appointed the acting head of the Sports Bureau, taking over from Pun Weng Kun, who has exited the position to take on ... -
UFC to return to Macau with November card
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will return to Macau for the first time in 10 years with a Fight Night event on Nov. 23, the mixed martial ... -
Basketball Super League expands with new teams in Macau, HK for 2024-25 season
The East Asia Super League is expanding to Hong Kong and Macau for its 2024-25 season, increasing the professional basketball league to 10 teams. League officials ... -
Olympic stars to headline WTT champions tournament
Some of the world’s top table tennis players, including Olympic gold medalists, will compete at the WTT Champions Macao tournament from Sept. 9-15. The event will ... -
Zamboanga Valientes wins Asian tournament title, beating Macau Black Bears
The Zamboanga Valientes emerged victorious in The Asian Tournament finals, defeating the Macau Black Bears 81-65 over the weekend. The game, played at the Valientes’ home ... -
Survey indicates majority of residents perceives a lack of adequate sports facilities
A survey conducted by the Macau General Union of Neighbourhood Associations (UGAMM) has revealed that around 70% of respondents exercise regularly, indicating a relatively high level of physical activity ... -
Macau Kart Grand Prix to showcase ‘Stars of Tomorrow’
The 2024 edition of the Macau Kart Grand Prix starts tomorrow at the Macau International Karting Track in Coloane. The four-day event brings together Round 5 ... -
DSEDJ expects to hold 117 matches in upcoming ISF basketball tournament
The upcoming 2024 ISF World School Basketball Championship will feature participants from more than 20 countries and regions, the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) announced ... -
ID: Anticipation for dragon boat races high despite rain
The Macau International Dragon Boat Races are scheduled to take place over three consecutive days starting from Saturday until Monday. In a blessing ceremony held yesterday, ...
