Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has recently achieved the Guinness World Records title for “The largest display of coloured ping-pong/table tennis balls” for its large-scale art installation, which comprises 7,000 multi-coloured table tennis balls.
Displayed at “The Artistry of Table Tennis – Collectables & Art Exhibition” at Galaxy Macau’s East Square and depicting two table tennis players against the Galaxy Arena as its backdrop, it was assembled by 15 of GEG’s staff and “echoes the 15th National Games”, according to a statement by the integrated resort operator on Friday.
Galaxy Arena will be the host of table tennis competitions for the 15th National Games in November, which is jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau, the statement said.
A ceremony was recently held where GEG Director of Corporate Affairs Buddy Lam Chi Seng received the award certificate on behalf of the company. He was quoted as saying that the installation demonstrates the company’s “unwavering support for the development of sport in Macau, particularly the advancement of table tennis” and that it “underscores the significance of Galaxy Arena as a premier venue for hosting major sporting events in the city”.
“Remarkably, this marks the third time that GEG and its properties have been honoured with a Guinness World Record. We hope this achievement will further contribute to promoting the diversity of Macau’s positioning as a ‘World Centre of Tourism and Leisure’”, Lam added.
The statement said that the challenge strictly adhered to the specifications set by Guinness World Records, with an official adjudicator, and two witnesses – Andrew Chan Chak Mo, president of the Sports and Olympic Committee of Macau, China; and Ma Chi Seng, secretary-general of the Sports and Olympic Committee of Macau, China, -present on-site to verify the achievement.
“It was confirmed that Galaxy Macau successfully created the largest display of coloured ping-pong/table tennis balls using 7,000 coloured table tennis balls, setting a new world record for this category”, the statement said.
The exhibition displayed at the East Square will be held through January 4, with exhibitiongoers able to view over 40 rare and historically significant rackets. A series of related activities are also held by Galaxy Macau.
This photo provided by Galaxy Macau on Friday shows the large-scale installation that has been awarded the Guinness World Records title for “The largest display of coloured ping-pong/table tennis balls”, located in Galaxy Macau’s East Square.
GEG Director of Corporate Affairs Buddy Lam Chi Seng (from right to left) holds up the Guinness World Records certificate and poses with Andrew Chan Chak Mo, president of the Sports and Olympic Committee of Macau, China; Ma Chi Seng, secretary-general of the Sports and Olympic Committee of Macau, China; and Jacab Ip, the official adjudicator of Guinness World Records, in front of the large-scale art installation.
