Top athletes including Liu Yang, Zhu Xueying, Su Bingtian, Ma Long and Sun Yiwen to take in city’s major sights and meet young athletes today.
Sports
Racing teams from around the world due to take part in three exciting events; spectators will get a grandstand view from specially chartered ferry on 16 January.
Community tennis clinic gets a boost with an appearance by Li Na, who is Global Ambassador for the Special Olympics.
Hua Renhao, Zhu Aiwen and Macao’s Sharon Au Ieong also speak up to encourage more young people to get involved in sport.
Yang Shaohui storms across the finish line in 2 hours 13 minutes; Sports Bureau looking at increasing participants beyond 12,000 next year.
Lucky draw will give residents the chance to meet the sporting superstars in person during a three-day celebratory visit.
Badminton, table tennis, basketball and a rooftop jogging trail on offer; users advised to make reservations online.
Sports Bureau President Pun Weng Kun says visit details not finalised but the visit should enhance public interest in sports news.
Sports Bureau President Pun Weng Kun did not reveal ticket sales numbers, but says event attracted MOP 33 million from sponsors.