The International Series, which organises international golf tournaments, has hosted a coaching clinic for Macau Special Olympics (MSO) athletes, on the sidelines of the second edition of the International Series Macau, an event organised by casino concessionaire Wynn Macau Ltd.
The coaching sessions took place at Macau Golf and Country Club on the second day of the tournament, where 30 MSO athletes absorbed a range of expert tips on chipping and putting, according to a written announcement.
The press release quoted Rahul Singh, head of The International Series, as saying: “The International Series has a commitment to supporting our host communities and our contribution to the Macau Special Olympics aligns with our efforts to grow the game and bring it to a wider demographic across the whole community.”
Last week, The International Series made a charitable donation of US$25,000 to MSO, “in a contribution designed to support the development of sport across the wider community in Macau,” stated the update.
Linda Chen, president, vice chairman and executive director of Wynn Macau Ltd, said in prepared remarks: “Our partnership with Macau Special Olympics for this special golf clinic underscores Wynn’s unwavering commitment to nurturing and maximising the potential of MSO’s athletes, as well as fostering inclusivity and unity within our community.”
She added: “Through initiatives like this, we strive to promote well-being, honour the essence of the game, and contribute to the diversification of Macau as a hub for sports and tourism.”
Golf stars Liang Wenchong, Sampson Zheng and Kelvin Si were joined by renowned Hong Kong celebrities Simon Yam and Angelababy at the event.
Tam Chan Kit, an MSO athlete, was cited as saying: “That was a fun clinic, it is great to hear from these accomplished golfers who have shown what it takes to get to the top of their chosen field.”
China’s golf star Sampson Zheng said golf was “a wonderful sport”, adding that it was “always important to make the effort to grow the game across the community”.
He added: “We had a lot of fun, and hopefully the Macau Special Olympics athletes got something out of it.”
