The 15th National Games was jointly held by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, and the first mass participation karate event in Macao was successfully held on the first day of the Games. Fong Man Hou, a student from the Bachelor of Physical Education programme at Macao Polytechnic University (MPU), represented Macao in the Men’s Team Karate Mass Participation Event. Displaying unwavering determination and striving for excellence, he overcame numerous strong competitors and secured a remarkable score of 42.7 in the final, earning the first gold medal for the Macao team in this year’s event and bringing honour to both MPU and Macao.

MPU Rector Marcus Im expressed his warm congratulations on this achievement, praising Fong’s outstanding performance, spirit of perseverance, and willingness to face challenges. MPU actively promotes student participation in high-level national and international competitions, fostering well-rounded sports talent and contributing to the peak development of sports in Macao and empowering the high-quality advancement of national sports through the efforts of its youth.

MPU student Fong Man Hou (first from right) and his team win the first gold medal for Macao

MPU student Fong Man Hou (middle) and his team demonstrate a brilliant performance, winning the first gold medal

Photo Credit: Macao SAR Government Sports Bureau, Macao Daily News