Sports Bureau (ID) President Pun Weng Kun told reporters on the sidelines of the Wynn Cup Greater Bay Area Qualifying Tournament’s traditional blessing ceremony yesterday that the bureau has received a “positive” response from the General Administration of Sport of China (GAS) about the national sports team’s Olympic gold medallists visiting Macau next month.
According to Pun, the bureau has been constantly discussing with GAS the possibility of having mainland Chinese Olympic gold medallists visit Macau and the time schedule and travel arrangements for them. Pun added that GAS has been “supportive” throughout the discussion.
Pun pointed out that he looked forward to the national sports team’s gold medallists and athletes visiting Macau so that the public can experience the feeling of “loving the country and loving Macau”. Pun said that after meeting the gold medallists local residents could be expected to be more aware of sports news.
When asked by a reporter about the estimated number of athletes visiting Macau next month, Pun said he estimated that there will be 20 to 30 arriving. Pun also noted that more detailed information about the visit will be announced possibly next week.
Wynn Cup Greater Bay Area Qualifying Tournament starts today
The FIBA 3X3 Macau Masters – Wynn Cup Greater Bay Area Qualifying Tournament will start today at 2 p.m. and continue until Sunday at the Ruins of St. Pauls, Largo do Pagode da Barra, and Wynn Palace in Cotai, according to a statement by the Sports Bureau (ID).
The tournament is jointly hosted by the bureau and StarMac Entertainment Production Ltd. It is co-organised by Absolute 3X3 Basketball and the Macau-China Basketball Association, and sponsored by Wynn.
ID President Pun Weng Kun, Wynn Resorts (Macau) President and Managing Director Linda Chen Chih-Ling. StarMac Entertainment Production President Lou Kit Long attended the traditional blessing ceremony for the tournament yesterday morning at the Ruins of St. Pauls.
The statement pointed out that 185 teams are participating in the tournament. The teams will be competing until this Sunday for the final. The final will be held at Wynn Palace at 6:30 p.m.
When asked by reporters about athletes being affected due to the delayed tournament, Lou said he believed that the athletes from the Greater Bay Area (GBA) region were fully prepared for the tournament despite the inconveniences caused by the delay.
Reporters also asked about COVID-19 prevention measures considering the tournament’s free and ticketless admission, Lou responded that the event’s hosts and organisers will follow the COVID-19 prevention guidelines by the Health Bureau (SSM). People will need to wear a facemask, have their temperature checked and present their digital health codes before entering the tournament areas.
Sports Bureau (ID) President Pun Weng Kun speaks with reporters on the sidelines of yesterday’s Wynn Cup Greater Bay Area Qualifying Tournament’s traditional blessing ceremony.
Macau Sports Bureau (ID) President Pun Weng Kun (centre); President and Managing Wynn Resorts (Macau) President and Managing Director Linda Chen Chih-Ling (right) and StarMac Entertainment Production President Lou Kit Long take part in the traditional blessing ceremony for the FIBA 3X3 Macau Masters – Wynn Cup Greater Bay Area Qualifying Tournament in front of the St Paul’s Ruins yesterday morning. Photos: Ula Cheang
