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Joe Iao wins the Mr. Macao title for the eleventh time

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 07:20:30 +0000

The 47-year old bodybuilder and trainer bagged three prizes during yesterday’s competition, which he said was tougher than previous events.

Get ready football fans: Hong Kong is set to host Inter Miami in 2024

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:22:45 +0000

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play Hong Kong’s best eleven for their first-ever global tour game on 4 February.

The world’s no. 1 snooker player looks forward to ‘Christmas in Macao’

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:49:14 +0000

But Ronnie O’Sullivan’s fondness for competing in Macao and Hong Kong is controversial – landing him in hot water with the World Snooker Tour.

Soccer star Luís Figo will attend this weekend’s sports collectibles event

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 07:36:54 +0000

The famed Portuguese footballer will meet with fans and sign autographs during the three-day Asia Sports Collectors Convention.

Lawmaker calls for more sports to utilise Macao’s sizeable racecourse

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 23:36:05 +0000

The MJC needs more money and the government wants Macao to stage more international sports events. Could widening the racecourse’s remit help both causes?

Griekspoor wins the first MGM Macau Tennis Masters

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:59:15 +0000

The talented Dutch player looked like a star in the making as he overpowered his Croatian opponent Borna Ćorić.

Ethiopian runners triumph as Macao Marathon sees international participation return post-pandemic

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 05:56:17 +0000

The 42nd edition drew 12,000 athletes, with Ethiopian runners Kebebe and Ambi taking the top spots.

Macao’s women’s football team lose 6-0 to Guam in a EAFF match

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 02:28:22 +0000

Macao faced an abysmal 16-0 defeat in the first match against Chinese Taipei and a 6-0 loss against Guam yesterday, with one more game to go.

Macao’s women’s football team loses its EAFF match against Chinese Taipei 16-0

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:16:01 +0000

A drastically outclassed SAR squad goes down against a dominant opponent in a humiliating fiasco.

Will Lionel Messi and Inter Miami be playing in Hong Kong?

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:45:01 +0000

Rumours that the Argentinian soccer legend is heading for Macao’s neighbouring SAR have been stoked by a visit from Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.

The MJC has averted a strike by jockeys and trainers, a report says

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:12:05 +0000

Club staff had apparently threatened to go on strike over the MJC’s plan to slash prize money, affecting income for jockeys and trainers.

‘Luck is for losers.’ Nadieh Schoots on being the Grand Prix’s only female motorcyclist

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 06:58:40 +0000

The Dutch rider talks to Macao News about her favourite bike, being a woman in a male-dominated sport and her need for speed.

Macao wins big at the World Wushu Championships

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:58:51 +0000

The SAR picked up an impressive four medals on the last day of the contest, putting its medal tally count only second to mainland China.

A record 145,000 people attended the Grand Prix this year

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:02:03 +0000

Held over two consecutive weekends, the first post-pandemic iteration of Macao’s iconic motorsports event has been a roaring success.

Luke Browning is crowned the Macau Formula 3 champion

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 09:45:31 +0000

A debut race to remember for the young British driver as he claims the Formula 3 title at the historic 70th iteration of the Macau Grand Prix.

Raffaele Marciello takes home the Macau GT Cup

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 06:33:30 +0000

The Swiss driver is now a two-time winner here in Macao, taking the trophy ahead of Eduardo Mortara and Augusto Farfus.

The second Macau Guia Race has been won by Frédéric Vervisch

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 03:54:13 +0000

The Belgian driver crosses the line in first place after an intensely competitive race, full of drama and excitement.

Adrian Chung wins the Macau Grand Prix 70th Anniversary Challenge

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 02:38:21 +0000

The Hong Kong driver put on a stellar performance to take the podium and finished the race with a gap of more than seven seconds.

Max Hart wins the second race of the Macau Touring Car Cup

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 01:26:14 +0000

The Irishman claims a debut victory in Macao and a first win in the TCR championship.

Luke Browning will lead the pack in the Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix race

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 09:19:33 +0000

A pole position for the British driver means he will start the race in front, with Alex Dunne and Gabriele Minì at his rear end.

Raffaele Marciello in pole position for tomorrow’s Macau GT Cup race

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 07:40:52 +0000

Marciello dominated Macau GT Cup qualification, securing pole position. Despite crashes and delays, Marciello and Engel lead tomorrow’s Mercedes AMG-heavy race.

The winner of the first Macau Guia Race is Norbert Michelisz

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 06:14:23 +0000

Robert Huff and Mikel Azcona steal the show at the Macau Guia Race, but the winner is Hungary’s Norbert Michelisz.

Martin Cao wins the first race of the Macau Touring Car Cup – China Touring Car Championship

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 04:20:26 +0000

Martin Cao claimed victory, while China Touring Car Championship leader Jack Young pulled out early in the race.

Briton’s Peter Hickman wins the 55th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 02:45:17 +0000

Hickman clinches victory at the 55th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, despite early withdrawals and a red flag incident, marking his fourth championship win at the event.

A day before week two races at the Macau Grand Prix

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 22:00:18 +0000

The 2023 Macau Grand Prix racers have set the fastest laps and are ready to take on the main event this weekend.

Horse racing is about to get less lucrative for owners

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:30:40 +0000

The financially beleaguered Macau Jockey Club is reducing the amount of prize money up for grabs in the city’s horse races.

Basketball fans: the East Asia Super League is coming back to Macao

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:10:59 +0000

The Philippines’ Meralco Bolts are set to play Japan’s Ryukyu Golden Kings next month at the ‘Clash of the Champions.’

Seven questions with Prema Racing team principal René Rosin

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:28:53 +0000

Prema’s team principal René Rosin led his team to two trophies at the opening weekend of the Macau Grand Prix. Here’s what he expects from the upcoming weekend.

The International Series golf tournament is ready to swing into Macao

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:09:00 +0000

Top golfers Patrick Reed, Graeme McDowell and Andy Ogletree attended a launch event yesterday at Wynn Macau, promising local golf fans a treat.

Aaron Kwok makes a long-awaited return to the Macau Grand Prix

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:31:42 +0000

After a decade-long hiatus from the Guia Circuit, the veteran Hong Kong pop star and actor will be getting back on track in the Macau Touring Car Cup.

Lineup revealed for the MGM Macau Tennis Masters

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:57:38 +0000

The two-day tournament takes place in early December on indoor hardcourts at the Macao East Asia Games Dome.

The 70th Macau Grand Prix: Photos from an unforgettable weekend

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:23:33 +0000

Macao has spent 2023 fighting its way back from the economic and emotional ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Grand Prix is setting the seal on the city’s comeback.

Here are the highlights from day two of the 2023 Macau Grand Prix

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 23:53:43 +0000

A dramatic finale sets the seal on an action-packed first weekend for the 70th Macau Grand Prix.

Here are the highlights from day one of the 2023 Macau Grand Prix

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:40:26 +0000

It’s only the beginning of the 70th Macau Grand Prix and we’ve seen red flags, crashes and more. This is what to know about day one.

Trackside at the Macau Grand Prix with physical trainer Federico Stirpe

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:55 +0000

The motorsport specialist talks to Macao News about the physical demands that racing imposes on competitors.

Five female racers you’ll see at the 2023 Macau Grand Prix

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 07:41:55 +0000

Racing was a man’s world. Not any more. Here are some of the outstanding female drivers competing in the 70th Macau Grand Prix.

These are the Macau Grand Prix races you shouldn’t miss

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 02:43:21 +0000

If you’re not able to spend all day in the spectator stands, fear not. We’re cherry picking the major events for you.

Wong Weng Ian bags herself a second medal at the Student (Youth) Games

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 02:00:42 +0000

The SAR has sent a team of 174 to take part in 17 disciplines in Guangxi, where Macao’s total medal haul now stands at four.

Macao wins a third medal at the Student (Youth) Games

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:20:00 +0000

College student Sou Cho Man, who came fifth in her event at September’s Asian Games, picks up a wushu bronze in Guangxi.

Wong Weng Ian scores another gold for Macao at the Student (Youth) Games

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:52:08 +0000

Macao adds to its medal haul with wushu talent, Wong Weng Ian, coming first place in her event in Guangxi.

Macao’s Lancy Chen wins a gold medal at the inaugural Student (Youth) Games

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 23:10:23 +0000

The Sacred Heart Canossian College student bags Macao’s first medal at the event, coming first in the 50-metre breaststroke competition.

Macao is sending a sizable delegation to the nation’s inaugural Student (Youth) Games

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 22:20:06 +0000

The SAR’s Chief Executive bid the 174 athletes good luck at Government Headquarters yesterday, urging them to lean into their fighting spirits – but make friends along the way.

Tickets for the Grand Prix’s second weekend have almost sold out

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:09:54 +0000

Prices for tickets on the final two days of racing range from 400 to 1000 patacas depending on spectator stand, but act fast if you want to secure a seat.

Macao wins a table tennis bronze at the Asian Para Games

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 22:50:38 +0000

U Choi Hung picks up Macao’s first honour at the Games, which are being held in Hangzhou until 28 October.

Here’s where to learn tennis in Macao

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:29:16 +0000

Hyped for the upcoming tennis tournaments hitting Macao? Why not sign up for one of the courses below and unleash your tennis prowess?

‘No one will know about it.’ How cricket in Macao endures against all odds

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 21:56:06 +0000

The Macau Cricket Association was set up in 2008, but financial difficulties and lack of public awareness have made it difficult to grow the sport in the city.

A lack of fresh horses poses further questions about the MJC’s future

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:59:08 +0000

Unnamed club officials and trainers have told racing media that the 2024 season cannot be completed unless the Macau Jockey Club is allowed to import more steeds.

Some of the biggest stars in women’s tennis are descending on Zhuhai

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 23:30:26 +0000

Chinese players Zheng Qinwen and Wang Xinyu will face off against the Czech Republic’s Barbora Krejcikova and others at the WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai.

10 questions for Macao’s wushu gold medallist Li Yi

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 03:34:27 +0000

The martial artist became the pride of Macao after claiming gold at the Asian Games. She took time out to talk to Macao News about her path to the top.

AFC Asian Qualifiers: Macao’s second game against Myanmar ends without a goal

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:30:35 +0000

The SAR is out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, while the Burmese side will face Japan, Syria and DPR Korea in round two.

Here’s your chance to run the Guia Circuit (and receive a commemorative medal)

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:15:42 +0000

Not everyone can tear around the infamous Guia Circuit at Formula 3 speeds. If 7 kilometres an hour is more your style, sign up for the Guia Circuit Fun Run.

Macao will host the Chinese Tennis Association Tour Pro Finals in December

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 23:15:25 +0000

The Chinese championship will take place on the heels of the inaugural MGM Macau Tennis Masters, an international invitation-only tournament.

Here’s where to learn Wushu in Macao

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:09:39 +0000

With Macao’s outstanding success in the Wushu events at the recent Hangzhou Asian Games, there’s no better time to take up the sport.

Australian golfer Min Woo Lee bags a record-breaking victory at the Macao Open

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:24:33 +0000

Lee – ranked no. 46 in the world – achieved a two-shot, wire-to-wire win over Thailand’s Poom Saksansin on Sunday.

The first round of the World Cup qualifiers has ended bitterly for Macao

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 23:10:37 +0000

Myanmar pummelled Macao 5-1 in the first round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers; the teams face each other again next Tuesday.

10 questions for Macao men’s football coach Lázaro Oliveira

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:36:41 +0000

Lázaro Oliveira spent his entire career in Portugal before stepping out of his comfort zone in 2019 and taking on a new challenge in Macao.

All you need to know about the 2023 SJM Macao Open

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:34:43 +0000

Golf fans are in for a treat at the 2023 SJM Macao Open – returning for the first time since 2017, with plenty of star names on the roster.

The Macao men’s karate team won a silver medal on the final day of the Asian Games

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 23:12:15 +0000

The trio faced Japan in the finals and brought the SAR’s total medal haul to six, exceeding the tally from the last Asian Games, which were held in 2018.

Tickets for the Macau Grand Prix go on sale on Monday

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:27:45 +0000

Prices range from 100 to 1,000 patacas, depending on the day and the spectator stand, with a limited number of discounted tickets available for students.

Karate athlete bags Macao’s fifth medal at the Asian Games

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 23:00:16 +0000

Kuok Kin Hang scored the SAR’s second silver at the Asian Games on Thursday, adding to a medal haul that includes a gold and two bronzes.

Macao has picked up a silver medal at the Asian Games

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 23:30:49 +0000

Cai Feilong came second in the men’s 75 kilogram sanda finals in Hangzhou, bringing Macao’s total medal tally to four.

Macao has won its third medal for wushu at the 19th Asian Games

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:33:20 +0000

Huang Junhua, who won gold at the 2018 Games in Jakarta, picks up a bronze medal this time, adding to medals won by fellow wushu athletes Li Yi and Song Chi Kua.

Karen Khachanov triumphs at the ATP Zhuhai tennis championships

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:00:32 +0000

The Russian player’s win marked his comeback from a back injury – and Zhuhai’s return to international tennis.

Here’s where to learn to swim in Macao

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:48:49 +0000

Are you an adult non-swimmer or have a kid that you want to get started in the pool? Check out these courses.

Macao’s Li Yi wins gold at the Asian Games

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:29:34 +0000

The 31-year-old wushu star – one of more than 180 athletes representing Macao at the Games – narrowly beat her Hong Kong rival in the women’s changquan competition.

Macao bags its first medal at the 19th Asian Games

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 23:00:29 +0000

Wushu athlete Song Chi Kuan – one of more than 180 athletes representing Macao at the Games – said he felt ‘fantastic’ after coming third in his event.

AFC Cup 2023-24: MUST CPK lose to Taichung Futuro FC

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:27:07 +0000

An early own goal proved a costly mistake for the home side, which otherwise looked like the stronger team throughout the match.

Svrcina and Harris in good form as the Zhuhai Championships get underway

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:45:25 +0000

The championships, an ATP 250 event, are being held at the Hengqin International Tennis Centre and mark the return of international tennis to China.

The MJC has been told to ‘diligently’ meet its obligations

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 23:40:54 +0000

With a new racing season announced, horse racing in Macao lives on for now but its troubles are far from over.

Details of Macao’s 42nd annual marathon have been announced

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:19:52 +0000

Registration opens this weekend for the event, which will include the Cotai Strip on its route for the first time.

Macao suffer a 4-0 thrashing in an away game against Cambodia

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 02:00:37 +0000

The SAR squad struggled to find a goal yet again and was outclassed by an aggressive Cambodian side.

The 2023-24 horse racing season has been given the green light

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:15:34 +0000

The Macau Jockey Club has ended speculation about its immediate future by releasing a calendar of meetings for the year ahead.

Macao goes down to Bhutan in a third straight international defeat

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:42:00 +0000

The home side looked more dangerous at times but ultimately failed to match Bhutan’s superior physicality and struggled to find form.

Hold your horses: What’s next for the Macau Jockey Club

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:28:20 +0000

Speculation over the future of the Macau Jockey Club is rife. Photographer Eduardo Leal went to the final day of racing season at an establishment that has seen better days.

Macao is sending 180 athletes to this year’s Asian Games

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 22:45:53 +0000

The SAR’s hopes lie with local wushu champion Huang Junhua, who won gold at the last Asian Games.

With the countdown on for the Macau Grand Prix, here’s everything you need to know about the Guia Circuit

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:10:11 +0000

The 70th edition of the Macau Grand Prix takes place in November, with competitors tearing around a circuit that’s been described as ‘Monaco on steroids.’

Macao is scheduled to host its first Formula 4 South East Asia race

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:30:50 +0000

The Formula 4 Southeast Asian series uses different cars than the Chinese series, potentially thwarting local racers’ chances of competing.

Macao point guard Marco Lam shares his favourite local basketball courts

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 23:44:31 +0000

The compact dimensions of a basketball court makes the sport well suited to densely packed Macao, where there are some great spots to choose from, many of them free.

Macao’s beleaguered jockey club awaits approval for next season’s racing schedule

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 23:25:47 +0000

The submission of a plan for forthcoming race meetings comes amid swirling rumours that local authorities will rescind the MJC’s licence.

A 2-1 loss sees Macao’s Monte Carlo exit the AFC Cup play-offs

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 23:00:39 +0000

The home side’s yellow wall was a reasonable match for Taipei’s Taichung Futuro FC, but Monte Carlo struggled to find a win after conceding two early goals.

Are we witnessing the end of horse racing in Macao?

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:26:21 +0000

In its heyday, the Macau Jockey Club boasted more horses and more races than Hong Kong, but the past 20 years have seen a precipitous decline.

‘I’d like to show the world that there is a Macao athlete called Angela Wong’

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:25:12 +0000

Angela Wong came back from a major injury to win the SAR’s only gold at the World University Games. She tells Macao News what that was like.

We won gold at the World University Games

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:17:52 +0000

The territory now has an impressive haul of six medals – all in various martial arts events. We can thank multi-discipline martial artist Wong Sam In for two of them.

Boxing legends Pacquiao and Banchamek will fight in Macao

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:15:35 +0000

A much anticipated showdown between two of the sport’s greatest fighters is scheduled for early next year, at a yet-to-be confirmed venue in the city. The winner will take home the ‘WBC Legend Belt’.

More big names have signed up for the MGM Macau Tennis Masters

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:50:15 +0000

The invitational event takes place in early December at the Macao East Asian Games Dome, featuring some of the world’s top tennis stars.

11 races, 260 million patacas and 6 days of adrenaline

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:22:39 +0000

Macao’s top sports official outlines the scope of this year’s Macau Grand Prix, which will be the 70th iteration of the world famous motorsport event.

Get set for the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Macau Masters

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 22:45:24 +0000

Basketball’s fast flowing 3 x 3 format has been growing in popularity and this weekend’s clash will see some of the world’s top teams compete for the winning crown.

Football camps for your kids this summer in Macao

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:34:09 +0000

Kids can learn all about the technical and physical side of football, but what’s more important at these football camps are the skills they’ll acquire off the pitch.

Some of the world’s top tennis players are coming to Macao

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:07:09 +0000

Belinda Bencic, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe are just some of the names appearing in the first MGM Macau Tennis Masters this December.

Snooker icon Ronnie O’Sullivan will feature at the 2023 Macau Snooker Masters

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:13 +0000

The five-day event brings together some of the world’s top players to compete for prize money in excess of 1.5 million patacas.

Nine questions for Macao’s top centre forward Leong Ka Hang

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:40:05 +0000

Leong Ka Hang is one of the few local footballers to make it in the Hong Kong league. He talks to Macao News about how the game differs on the other side of the estuary.

David Beckham talks food, football and his new namesake suites in Macao

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:31:46 +0000

While in town for The Londoner Macao’s grand celebration in May, the iconic footballer spoke with Macao News about everything from his favourite Macao memories to his football hero, working with Sands China, and the one thing he always needs more of.

Nanhai rowers clinch double honours at the Dragon Boat Races

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 23:49:34 +0000

The determined team from Jiujiang take top slots in both categories of the international tournament, held at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre.

The Macao men’s football team goes down 0-2 to Myanmar

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:46:33 +0000

Outgunned at every turn by a physically superior Myanmar side, the SAR squad struggled to find form in its second international match of the year.

Wet weather fails to dampen spirits at the dragon boat races

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 23:30:33 +0000

Small boat and local competitions took place on Saturday and Sunday, with international races reserved for the upcoming public holiday on Thursday.

Mainland China’s top artistic swimmers to compete in Macao

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 01:10:43 +0000

The MGM Artistic Swimming Elite Extravaganza and Macao Open Artistic Swimming Competition comes to Taipa next weekend.

International teams make their return to the Dragon Boat Races

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 01:03:52 +0000

Teams from Australia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand will be among those competing at the forthcoming event.

Sports funding is being handled in an unscientific and unreasonable manner, auditors say

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:20:08 +0000

The Commission of Audit says it has found shortcomings in the way grants were made by the Sports Fund between the years 2018 and 2021.

What’s next for football in Macao?

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 06:45:54 +0000

Borders are open once again, FIFA funding has been renewed, and the Macau Football Association has much to do if the SAR is to lift its lowly global ranking.

The FIA confirms the return of Formula 3 and Grand Touring racing to Macao

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:30:04 +0000

The Grand Prix’s signature races, suspended since 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, make their triumphant return to the Guia Circuit.