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2016 / NO.1
2016 / NO.1
China's Olympic Gold Medalists Visit Macao

To propagate sportsmanship in Olympic Games and to encourage Macao youth get involved in sports so as to help them establish a healthy and positive outlook on life and values, the Olympic Gold Medalists Visit Macao Series---Meaningful Tour 2015, co-hosted by the Sports Olympic Committee of Macau, China and the Macau Sport Development Board of the Macau S.A.R. Government, and organized by the Youth Committee of the Sports Olympic Committee of Macau, China, was held in 12th – 13th October. The organizers invited a number of China's Gold Medalists to Macao to have face-to-face communication with the youths and athletes, including “Prince of Gymnastics” Li Ning, “All-round Gymnast” Yang Wei, “King of Hoisting Ring” Chen Yibing, “China's Tallest” Zhao Ruirui, “Queen of Balance Beam” Li Shanshan, “Vollyball Serving Queen” Zhang Ping, as well as “Top Ten of Gymnastics” Li Xiaoshuang.

Apart from visiting Macao Federation of Trade Unions, Workers Stadium and Ilha Verde Community Centre, the gold medalists also visited Xin Hua School (Pre-school and Primary School Section) and Macau Portuguese School, interacting with the children, youths and athletes and sharing with them the experiences of their sports careers, with the expectation of triggering the younger generation's interest towards sports, broadening their international visions and instructing them to establish a healthy and positive outlook on life and values.

In the morning of 13th, along with Macao athletes, the gold medalists also participated in Walk for a Million to cheer up the participants, adding bustle and excitement to the event.