Sports

After securing Macao’s first women’s gold at the National Games, karateka Fong Man Wai is preparing for her next challenge on the Asian Games stage

The 15th National Games marked a turning point for Macao, with the city showcasing its strongest sporting performance to date in any edition of the Games, while deepening cooperation across the Greater Bay Area

The 15th National Games has highlighted the growing role of sport in advancing Macao’s “one centre, one platform, one base” development strategy, extending its impact beyond competition into tourism, trade and cultural exchange

Macao recorded its best-ever performance at the National Games, achieving a historic medal haul that marked a significant milestone in the city’s sporting development

From a grand, centrally staged showcase in 1959 to a sprawling, multi-city spectacle crossing administrative boundaries, the National Games of the People’s Republic of China have mirrored the country’s social and economic transformations

Chao Man Hou is a record-holding swimmer whose talent has taken him around the world. Currently training for the National Games, the professional athlete proudly represents the potential of Macao’s sporting scene.

Macao saw two new skateparks open in March alone, and one has already hosted the Greater Bay Area’s first international skateboarding competition. Local skater Diogo de Sousa Silverio hopes this momentum will inspire young talent and cement the sport’s place in the city.

Fast-paced and fun to watch, handball remains an emerging sport in Macao. Local proponents see the upcoming National Games as a chance to inspire new talent and prove that even a small team can make a big impact when passion, perseverance and pride meet on the court.

Anny Leong and Law Weng Sam represent Macao in beach volleyball, an emerging sport in the Special Administrative Region. Here’s how the athletes moved from bumping and spiking on indoor courts to the shores of Hac Sa Beach. From there, they’re looking to take on the world.

November saw the iconic Macau Grand Prix host the first-ever Formula Regional World Cup as its main race, the result of a shake-up in the adrenaline-packed motorsports world. Macao magazine examines what this change means for racers, spectators and the city.