Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) co-hosted an inclusive table tennis event to celebrate its partnership with the Macau Special Olympics (MSO) for the 16th year running.
The GEG Macau Special Olympics Inclusive Table Tennis Fun Day 2026 attracted almost 1,000 participants, with a series of matches scheduled for different abilities throughout the day.
This was organized ahead of the ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup Macao 2026 Presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group, which will be held between 30 March and 5 April at the Galaxy Arena.
Buddy Lam, GEG Director of Corporate Affairs, said, “Over the years, GEG has not only actively hosted major international sporting events, but also leveraged our resources to strengthen the connection between sports and the community through diverse initiatives.
“With the trust and support of ITTF and MSO, and riding on the momentum of the ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup Macao, the Fun Day further amplifies its impact by integrating local elements of inclusivity, thereby promoting the spirit of unity and inclusivity within the community.”
There was a Caregivers Challenge to encourage parents, family members and caregivers of individuals with special needs to take part.
Members of the GEG Staff Social Club’s Table Tennis Team were also paired up with MSO athletes in a doubles event to promote teamwork and mutual support.
The event featured a variety of interactive game stalls with table tennis elements, allowing participants to engage with the sport in a fun and accessible way.
Bart Vermoesen, ITTF Event Director, said, “It is a privilege to be here celebrating our centenary year alongside GEG and MSO.
“Sixteen editions of this event is a testament to their real, sustained commitment to inclusion. Table tennis is one of the most accessible sports in the world.
“Over 100 years, we have grown into a global family, and events like this remind us exactly what that means. Table tennis for all, for life.”
This year marked the first time that the event was extended into local schools through GEG’s Inclusive Creative Arts Projects for “Empathy in Action”.
The DIY Table Tennis Ball Night Light Inclusive Workshop was launched alongside the MSO and encouraged students, teachers and individuals with special needs to create ping pong ball night lamps together.
The lamps were then submitted to an online voting process, and the winners were displayed during the Fun Day.
Hetzer Siu, MSO National Director, said, “We sincerely appreciate GEG’s unwavering support in promoting inclusive values and fostering community harmony.
“We also thank the representatives from the ITTF for their presence, which connects our local initiative with a century-long international sporting legacy.
“We believe that sports is an important platform for advancing equality and inclusion, and remain committed to helping shape Macau into a warmer, more diverse, and cohesive community.”
Outside of its extensive CSR efforts, GEG hosted its annual national development forum last week at the Galaxy International Convention Center, drawing more than 800 participants from Macau and across mainland China and Hong Kong.
The event highlighted efforts across Macau to achieve the “1+4” economic diversification strategy.
The opening ceremony of the Fun Day was attended by several distinguished guests, including Chen Kun, Level IV Division Rank Official of the Department of Social Development of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macau SAR; Chan Hoi Fong, Acting Head of Sports Development Department of the Sports Bureau of the Macau SAR Government and Wong Chun Kit, Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Macau SAR Government, among others
