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Melco and MMSA co-host Macau’s first MotoSurf World Championship

Macau gaming operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment, dedicated to fostering cultural and sporting industries by hosting world-class events, is co-hosting Macau’s inaugural MotoSurf World Championship from November 22 to 24 at the iconic Hac Sa beach, in collaboration with the Macau MotoSurf Association (MMSA).

The prestigious international event is co-presented by Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) and Wuling Technology Ltd. Over 120 elite racers from 22 countries and regions, including the Czech Republic, China, Korea and Macau, will compete and showcase incredible speed and skill. At this qualifying event in Macao, the women’s category champion will be the first official qualifier for the 2025 Chengdu World Games.

A launch ceremony in celebration of the anticipated event was hosted at City of Dreams. Official guests included:

  • Ms. Ao Ieong U, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture;
  • Mr. Wan Sucheng, Director of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macau SAR;
  • Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office;
  • Ms. Lei Si Leng, Acting Vice President of the Sports Bureau;
  • Ms. Tong Iok Peng, Deputy Director of the Marine and Water Bureau;
  • Mr. Clarence Chung, Board Director of Melco Resorts & Entertainment;
  • Mr. Martin Jančálek, Director of MotoSurf World Championship;
  • Mr. Frederico Jorge Silva, Commissioner of the UIM;
  • Ms. Irene Nga Ieng Ho, Chairman of the Macau Motosurf Association;
  • Mr. Eurico de Jesus and Mr. Ho Wai Kun, members of the Macau Sports Council. 
Melco and MMSA co-host Macau’s first MotoSurf World Championship4

MotoSurf is one of the fastest-growing and safest water sports in the world. The “2024 UIM Macao Grand Prix MotoSurf World Championship Finale” is set to offer an exciting new water racing experience for local audiences in Macau and the Greater Bay Area, with over 120 elite racers from 22 countries and regions, including the Czech Republic, China, Korea, and Macau, competing and showcasing incredible speed and skill. 

Melco and MMSA co-host Macau’s first MotoSurf World Championship4
Clarence Chung, Board Director of Melco Resorts

Mr. Clarence Chung, Board Director of Melco, said, “Melco continues to be dedicated to promoting Macau’s cultural and sports industries, hence we are honored to be bringing the esteemed MotoSurf World Championship to the city for the first time. We will continue to support the SAR government’s economic diversification initiatives, including contributing through the launch of world-class sports events to bring into play the cross-border integration linkage effect of ‘Tourism + Sports’, and thereby furthering Macau’s development as a recognized global ‘City of Sports’.”

Melco and MMSA co-host Macau’s first MotoSurf World Championship4
Irene Nga Ieng Ho, Chairman of the Macau Motosurf Association

Ms. Irene Nga Ieng Ho, Chairman of the Macau Motosurf Association, said, “As a thrilling and new addition to Macau’s sports calendar, the MotoSurf World Championship Finale highlights the exciting possibilities of motosurfing and Macau’s capability to host premier water sports events. We are proud to bring this dynamic sport to Macau, aiming to boost awareness of our city as a unique destination for water sports on the international stage. Through events like this, we hope to showcase Macau’s vibrant blend of culture, tourism, and high-level sports, strengthening our reputation as a world-class ‘City of Sports.’” 

Melco and MMSA co-host Macau’s first MotoSurf World Championship4
Martin Jančálek, Director of MotoSurf World Championship

Mr. Martin Jančálek, Director of MotoSurf World Championship, said, “We cannot wait to hit the waters of Macau for the first time in MotoSurf history. It truly feels great that Motosurf will join other major motorsports like the FIA TCR World Tour in the city of James Bond. The UIM Macau GP will also deliver the first ever World Games qualified athlete for MotoSurf which will be an exceptional moment for the whole sport.” 

Officially recognized by UIM in 2019, MotoSurf has become a global sensation since its emergence in 2012. UIM, founded in 1922, is the world’s governing body for powerboating activities and is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). MotoSurf boards are self-powered by compact two-stroke internal combustion engines or electric motors, making them more environmentally friendly and requiring less external equipment compared to traditional surfing. 

MotoSurf will represent the UIM for the first time at the 12th edition of The World Games in Chengdu, People’s Republic of China, in August 2025. This marks Powerboating’s debut in The World Games and highlights MotoSurf’s rapid growth since its official integration into the UIM in 2019.

At this qualifying event in Macao, the women’s category champion will be the first official qualifier for the 2025 Chengdu World Games, further boosting MotoSurf’s presence and impact on the international sports stage. 

Event Information & Race Schedule

  • Date: November 22–24, 2024 
  • Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    • From 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on November 24
  • Location: Hac Sa Beach 
  • Admission: Free
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