“Dynamic Community – 2026 Sports Day for People with Disabilities” will take place this Sunday, featuring competitions and interactive activities aimed at promoting inclusion and encouraging lifelong participation in sports, the Sports Bureau announced in a press conference at its headquarters in Zape yesterday.
Organised by the bureau, and co-organised by the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), Macau-China Paralympic Committee & Macau-China Recreation and Sports Association for the Disabled, Macau Special Olympics and the Macau Sports Association of the Deaf, the event will be held in two parts.
A table tennis competition for people with a disability will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mong-Ha Sports Centre in Areia Preta district, while recreational activities will run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Praça dos Lótus in Ilha Verde district.
The afternoon session, in Ilha Verde district, will feature booths designed for participants of different abilities, alongside experiences such as a Drunken Dragon Dance, fitness assessments, and sports demonstrations, while interactive simulation activities – including wheelchair badminton and table tennis, as well as guided running experiences for the visually impaired – will allow participants without disabilities to better understand the challenges faced by people with a disability in daily life and sport, according to the press conference.
Speaking to the media after the press conference, ID Sports Development Department Chief Chao Kuok Wai said he was pleased to attend the annual event again and highlighted its growing impact on the community. “I am very happy to be invited to attend this event again. I am also glad to work together with the Social Welfare Bureau and the three local organisations. We hope that through greater participation, we can strengthen our community and enable more people with a disability to take part in activities”, he said.
Chao added that the table tennis competition was introduced this year in response to participants’ interests. “We understand that some people with a disability are particularly interested in sports like table tennis, and they often practise it. So, this year, we organised a dedicated competition”, he said.
Referring to the recreational segment, Chao noted that the organisers were building on last years’ experience. “For the afternoon activities, we achieved good results with an open venue last year, so we are continuing with that approach. With the support of the Social Welfare Bureau, we hope to attract even more participants this year”, he added. The event welcomes the participation of young table-tennis and badminton players, “and is open to everyone who wants to participate, enjoy the pleasure of sport and contribute to an inclusive society”.
According to the press conference, the event aims to provide more opportunities for people with disabilities (PWDs) to engage in sport, fostering healthy lifestyles while promoting the message of “sport for all” and building a more inclusive community in Macau.
Sports Bureau’s (ID) Sports Development Department Chief Chao Kuok Wai speaks to reporters after yesterday’s “Dynamic Community – 2026 Sports Day for People with Disabilities” press conference at the bureau’s headquarters in Zape. – Photo: Khalel Vallo
