The 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, are being jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. The events will be staged in November and December.

Volleyball is a highlight of the National Games. The Women's (Adult Category) matches will be hosted at the Macao Competition Zone of the 15th National Games.

The Macao Competition Zone will host not only the Volleyball (Women’s Adult Category) matches, but also the Table Tennis, 3x3 Basketball, 5x5 Basketball (Men's Under-18 Category), and Karate competitions of the 15th National Games. The city will additionally host badminton competition events for the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, and the 9th National Special Olympic Games. Macao will also host a mass-participation event for karate within the 15th National Games.

The Preparatory Office for the Macao Competition Zone of the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th Special Olympics, has been conducting – during May and June – operational tests for multiple competition events, to ensure thorough readiness.

Operational testing for the Volleyball (Women’s Adult Category) events was successfully held on 31 May and 1 June at Zone A of the Macao East Asian Games Dome, with all procedures meeting expected objectives.

This test event has evaluated preparations in key areas including: port clearance procedures for entry to Macao; accommodation and transport arrangements; venue facilities; competition procedures; medical services; food safety; security protocols; publicity efforts; and volunteer services.

Volleyball teams from Macao, Guangdong, and Hunan participated in the test matches, delivering thrilling encounters for fans while building momentum for the upcoming 15th National Games.

The Volleyball (Women's Adult Category) competition of the 15th National Games will take place from 7 to 19 November, with Zone A of the Macao East Asian Games Dome hosting matches.

This month will see operational tests for Table Tennis, 3x3 Basketball, and Karate events, aimed at refining arrangements, and strengthening interdepartmental coordination.

The National Games themselves, held every four years, are the country’s highest-level and largest-scale comprehensive national sports event. They are a significant platform for promoting the development of the sports sector, demonstrating the country’s comprehensive strength in this field, and facilitating interprovincial and interregional exchanges and cooperation.