Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai promoted the spirit of “United as the Greater Bay Area, United for the National Games” during the “Countdown 100 Days Walk” held by the Macau Competition Zone of the 15th National Games in the city centre on Friday.
Friday marked the 100 days before the start of the 15th National Games, which will take place in November this year, co-hosted by Guangdong Province, Macau SAR and Hong Kong SAR.
In his speech delivered at the Ruins of St. Paul’s before the walk commenced, Sam highlighted that the National Games, as the country’s premier sporting event, served as a vital platform to showcase the nation’s comprehensive strength and to foster sports exchange and cooperation across the country.
He also expressed his sense of anticipation regarding Macao’s hosting of the 15th National Games’ events for table tennis, 3×3 basketball, 5×5 basketball (Men’s Under-18 category), volleyball (Women’s Adult category), and karate, as well as two badminton competitions under respectively the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games.
Meanwhile, Macau Organising Committee of the 15th National Games is currently advancing preparations in an orderly manner across facilities, in terms of competition organisation, hospitality, and transportation. Furthermore, all sectors of Macau society are actively participating, working together to ensure the smooth and successful delivery of events in Macau. The Macau SAR Government also aims to leverage this opportunity to promote mass sports further, by organising diverse public sports activities, in order comprehensively to enhance residents’ physical and mental wellbeing.
Following his speech, the chief executive joined participants of the “Countdown 100 Days Walk” in setting off from the Ruins of St. Paul’s, passing by St. Dominic’s Church and arriving at Senado Square. Along the route, the Chief Executive warmly greeted residents and visitors.
Source and Photo: Government Information Bureau (GCS)
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