When the flame of the 15th National Games burns brightly at the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center, the attention of the whole country is focused on the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area. This comprehensive sports event, which is the highest level and largest scale in China, is jointly organized by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau for the first time, opening a new page in the history of the National Games. As one of the hosts, the Macau region hosts five events: table tennis, three person basketball, five-a-side basketball (men's under-18 group), volleyball (women's adult group), and karate. With the arrival of the national sports time, the charm of Macau's "World Tourism and Leisure Center" and "Sports City" is combined, creating endless excitement. Walk into the "City of Tourism", run up the lobby lane, turn right to the front of the lobby... turn into the Dasanba Lane, Dasanba Lane, turn right to the Jesuit Memorial Square... The torch relay in the Macao area of this National Games is carried out in the old city of the peninsula, passing through many major scenic spots in the Historic Center of Macao, and the unique charm of Haojiang's ancient and modern symphony, and the integration of China and the West is slowly spreading. The historical district that combines Chinese and Western elements, the modern and fashionable Taipa tourism complex, and the leisurely and lively Coloane... As a tourist destination that continues to maintain high popularity, Macau's cultural and tourism signs shine brightly. During the National Games, many tourists and sports enthusiasts walked into this city to enjoy the events and experience the charm of the tourist capital. The tourism environment in Macau is very good, and the industry has developed for many years, always giving people a comfortable, convenient, and friendly feeling. ”Zhuhai tourist Chen Cuiling said that she and her friends come to Macau almost every month, which is very attractive for both tourism and cultural performances. According to data from the Macau SAR Government Statistics and Census Bureau, there were over 29.67 million inbound tourists in the first three quarters of this year, an increase of 14.5% year-on-year. Riding on the east wind of the National Games, Macau has successively held sports events such as the Carnival of the National Games Crazy Party and the 15th National Games' "Cheer Up Community Fun Day", enriching the connotation of "tourism+". Director of the Tourism Bureau, Wen Qihua, previously stated that it is expected that the number of tourists this year will reach 38 to 39 million. Macau is a World Heritage City and also recognized by UNESCO as a 'Creative City of Food'. We hope to use the platform of the 15th National Games to let more people know and understand Macau. ”Pan Yongquan, Director of the Preparatory Office for the Macau Division of the 15th National Games, said. Meet the "City of Sports" Table Tennis World Cup, the International Loong Boat Race, the Badminton Open, the NBA preseason, the Golf Open... From the beginning to the end of the year, various international sports events were staged in Macao in turn. Especially in November, the National Games coincides with the 72nd Macau Grand Prix, presenting a sumptuous sports feast for citizens and tourists together. The Tashi Square, not far from the five-a-side basketball court, is crowded with people at the Grand Prix Auto Show. Macau citizen Luo Chuheng held a poster and waited in a long queue for the contestant to sign his name. This event, which he has been familiar with since childhood, was held at the same time and place as the National Games this year, which made him very happy. "I plan to watch racing with my family during the day and table tennis matches at night." In fact, Macau is not only the host of international sports events, but also a real participant. From the WTT Macau Championship to the National Games, Macau athletes have demonstrated their strong competitive spirit and daring performances on the field, showcasing the solid sports foundation and thriving sports industry since their return to the motherland. As of now, the Macau team has won a total of 3 gold and 2 bronze medals in the karate event at this year's National Games. The Chief Executive of the Special Administrative Region, Cen Haohui, sent a letter of congratulations, stating that the Macau Karate Team has achieved remarkable results. This is the result of persistent and diligent training, striving for excellence and surpassing oneself, which has made the majority of Macau residents feel delighted and proud. We hope that all athletes will take this as a new starting point, continue to uphold the spirit of pursuing excellence in sports, and strive to excel in future competitions. Li Xi, Executive Vice Dean of the School of International Tourism and Management at the City University of Macau, believes that as a national level sports event, the hosting of the National Games in Macau can effectively support the overall positioning of Macau's development and make the image of "City of Sports" and "City of Events" clearer. Encountering hospitable Macau residents: Macau has developed very well, and we welcome everyone to come and take a look. ”Luo Chuheng said that Macau is promoting sports culture and hopes to make the city's golden business card more beautiful, allowing everyone to see a richer and more diverse style. The Macau division of this year's National Games will host 4 competitive sports events and 1 mass event, involving 7 competition venues. There will be 27 sports delegations, over 1800 athletes, and technical officials participating. Pan Yongquan introduced that the preparatory office has formulated detailed accommodation, transportation, catering, and reception plans to ensure that every guest can participate and work safely, comfortably, and efficiently. At present, 3500 volunteers have been deployed in the Macau competition area, covering positions such as event support, venue logistics, and concierge, and a "Volunteer Home" has been established to provide support. The volunteers are very enthusiastic and everyone feels very honored. ”Pan Yongquan said that the recruitment of volunteers for the Macau competition area in 2022 has attracted thousands of applicants since its launch, including sports enthusiasts from other provinces in mainland China. He believes that the National Games is an opportunity for everyone to participate and find their role in national events. We are all very excited and thrilled that Macau can participate in hosting the National Games, and we are delighted to join this event. ”Upon learning of the recruitment of volunteers for the National Games, 47 year old Macau citizen Xu Yuqiong immediately registered and expressed her hope to bring joy to everyone who comes to Macau to participate in the National Games through volunteer service. The enthusiasm of the Macau competition area infected the athletes who came to participate. Hong Kong table tennis player Huang Zhenting and partner Du Kaiwan said in a post match interview that they have been very enthusiastic since volunteering, and there were also many Cantonese cheers in the audience, feeling everyone's support and being pleasantly surprised. (New Society)