Athletes from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao participate in the 2025 MSO Sands China Cup – Greater Bay Area Badminton Invitational Aug. 9 at the Macao East Asian Games Dome.
Athletes from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao participate in the 2025 MSO Sands China Cup – Greater Bay Area Badminton Invitational Aug. 9 at the Macao East Asian Games Dome.
Athletes from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao participate in the 2025 MSO Sands China Cup – Greater Bay Area Badminton Invitational Aug. 9 at the Macao East Asian Games Dome.
Sands China Ltd. and the Macau Special Olympics (MSO) co-organised the inaugural MSO Sands China Cup on August 9, bringing together more than 200 athletes for a day of competition and solidarity. Sponsored by the Macao Sports Bureau and supported by the Badminton Federation of Macau, the tournament featured over 90 matches across singles, doubles, inclusive doubles, and wheelchair badminton.
The event highlighted not only athletic excellence but also the importance of community support. Sixty volunteers, including Sands Cares Ambassadors, joined scouts, students, and MSO Ambassadors to assist athletes throughout the day. At the closing ceremony, 25 awards were presented, with prizes and trophies sponsored by Sands China.
Teams from Guangdong and Hong Kong enjoy three days and two nights of accommodation provided by Sands China and a tour on Aug. 8 led by the Sands Cares Ambassadors. They embarked on a tour filled with diverse cultural elements: a visit to the immersive “Dopamine: Fountain of Happiness” special exhibition for Art Macao.
Teams from Guangdong and Hong Kong enjoy three days and two nights of accommodation provided by Sands China and a tour on Aug. 8 led by the Sands Cares Ambassadors. They embarked on a tour filled with diverse cultural elements: a stroll through the luxurious and elegant The Londoner Macao.
Teams from Guangdong and Hong Kong enjoy three days and two nights of accommodation provided by Sands China and a tour on Aug. 8 led by the Sands Cares Ambassadors. They embarked on a tour filled with diverse cultural elements: an ascent to Level 37 of The Parisian Macao’s Eiffel Tower to take in the Cotai Strip views, and a refined lunch at La Chine.
Sands China holds the 2025 Greater Bay Area Special Needs Healthcare Day June 20 at Guangdong Lingnan Modern Technician College in Guangzhou, aimed at expanding the Macau Special Olympics Healthy Athletes programme into the Greater Bay Area.
Sands Cares Ambassador community volunteers with specialised training from the Healthy Athletes programme help conduct physical examinations for around 40 individuals with intellectual disabilities during the 2025 Greater Bay Area Special Needs Healthcare Day.
Sands Cares Ambassador community volunteers with specialised training from the Healthy Athletes programme help conduct physical examinations for around 40 individuals with intellectual disabilities during the 2025 Greater Bay Area Special Needs Healthcare Day.
Beyond the court, Sands China hosted the Guangdong and Hong Kong teams with a stay at The Londoner Grand and a tour of the company’s integrated resorts. Athletes also received health evaluations through the MSO Healthy Athletes programme, covering fitness, mental health, and disease prevention.
Dr. Wilfred Wong, Executive Vice Chairman of Sands China, said the initiative marked another step in the company’s 11-year partnership with MSO, reinforcing a commitment to inclusion, sports, and public health. “The inclusive MSO Sands China Cup not only demonstrates the boundless nature of sports, but also provides a valuable cross-regional platform for skills exchange,” he said.
Nearly 100 individuals with intellectual disabilities participate in the ‘2025 Special Olympics Community – Healthy Athletes Programme’ event July 12 at Saint Paul School Macau, jointly organized by Macau Special Olympics and Sands China Ltd. The event featured seven professional health assessment services, and interactive booths and community health forums themed on sports and health knowledge, promoting social inclusion.
Nearly 100 individuals with intellectual disabilities participate in the ‘2025 Special Olympics Community – Healthy Athletes Programme’ event July 12 at Saint Paul School Macau, jointly organized by Macau Special Olympics and Sands China Ltd. The event featured seven professional health assessment services, and interactive booths and community health forums themed on sports and health knowledge, promoting social inclusion.
Nearly 100 individuals with intellectual disabilities participate in the ‘2025 Special Olympics Community – Healthy Athletes Programme’ event July 12 at Saint Paul School Macau, jointly organized by Macau Special Olympics and Sands China Ltd. The event featured seven professional health assessment services, and interactive booths and community health forums themed on sports and health knowledge, promoting social inclusion.
At the ‘2025 Special Olympics Community – Healthy Athletes Programme’ event’s opening ceremony, Catherine Kong (right), vice president of corporate communications and community affairs for Sands China Ltd., presents a ceremonial cheque for MOP 708,700 to Macau Special Olympics on behalf of Sands China Ltd. The donation continues the company’s funding of the Healthy Athletes programme, which aims to improve the comprehensive care for the physical and mental health of people with special needs.
The tournament served as a prelude to the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, to be held across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao later this year.
