“Melco Presents: 2025 UIM Macao Grand Prix MotoSurf World Championship” kicks off at Hac Sa Beach

The highly anticipated “Melco Presents: 2025 UIM Macao Grand Prix MotoSurf World Championship” officially launched this morning at Coloane’s Hac Sa Beach, welcoming a global field of elite water sports athletes, distinguished guests from government and business sectors, and enthusiastic local residents.

This marks the second consecutive year that Macao hosts the MotoSurf World Championship Grand Finale, co-organized by Melco Resorts & Entertainment and the Macao MotoSurf Association, under the international sanction of the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM).

This year, the event introduces a vibrant new addition — the Coastal Market — along the beachside promenade, offering local culinary delights, interactive workshops, and a captivating sand sculpture performance. The initiative enriches the spectator experience while deepening the “tourism + sports” synergy in alignment with Macao’s broader development strategy.

Ceremony Graced by Distinguished Guests

The opening ceremony was graced by a strong lineup of esteemed guests, including:

• Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office
• Chu Chun-Wai, Head of the Maritime Activities Department, Marine and Water Bureau, Macao Special Administrative Region Government
• Ho Siu-Kwan, Head of Special Projects Division, Sports Bureau, Macao Special Administrative Region Government
• Clarence Chung Yuk Man, Board Director, Melco Resorts & Entertainment
• Irene Ho Nga Ieng, President, Macao MotoSurf Association
• Martin Jančálek, Director, MotoSurf World Championship
• Yang Xun, Director of Integrated Operations, Wanda Sports Group
• Cheang Kuok Hang, Sports Committee Member, Secretary General of Federation of Macau-China Sport General Associations
• Eurico de Jesus, Sports Committee Member, Secretary General of Associação de Vela de Macau / Macau Sailing Association
• Henry Ho Wai Kun, Sports Committee Member
• Maria de Fatima Salvador dos Santos Ferreira, President of Macau Fu Hong Society

80 Racers from 19 Nations: A Global Showdown

The 2025 finale attracts 80 riders from 19 countries and regions, including strong delegations from the Mainland China, Czech Republic, South Korea, the UAE, and other parts of Europe and Asia. Racers will vie for titles across seven categories on a circuit designed to showcase both technical skill and speed:

• Elite (ages 16+)
• Masters (ages 40+)
• Stock R (ages 15+)
• Stock (ages 18+)
• Women (ages 15+)
• Junior Boys (ages 8–15)
• Junior Girls (ages 8–15)

Among the strong mainland Chinese delegation are five racers, including standout athlete Zhang Maozhu, who earned silver at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu and is now a podium contender in the Stock Class.

The championship will run from November 21 to 23, with qualification and heats throughout the weekend. A grand Awards Ceremony and Flag Parade will take place on November 23, concluding the season in Macao’s signature high-energy style.

Mr. Clarence Chung, Board Director of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, remarked, “Melco is proud to co-host this iconic international championship with the Macao Motosurf Association for the second consecutive year here in Macao. By integrating high-caliber sporting experiences with local cultural elements like the Coastal Market, the event highlights Melco’s commitment to Macao’s diversified development whilst strengthening its status as a premier sports tourism destination.”

Ms. Irene Ho Nga Ieng, President of the Macao Motosurf Association, shared, “It’s been incredible to watch our MotoSurf family grow. We’re thrilled to bring the season finale back to Macao—this time with even more buzz and energy thanks to the new Coastal Market. With 80 riders from 19 countries and regions, including standout names from China like Zhang Maozhu, this weekend truly puts Macao at the heart of the global MotoSurf map.”

Mr. Martin Jančálek, Director of the MSWC, commented, “Macao has quickly become a fan-favourite stop on the MotoSurf World Championship tour. Following our debut at this year’s World Games in Chengdu, we’re proud to see Asia emerge as a vibrant hub for motosurfing. With new races being added in the region, and stronger participation from Asian athletes, the momentum is undeniable—and Macao is right at the heart of that expansion.”

Background

Last year’s inaugural edition in Macao saw over 120 international riders from 22 countries and regions. While this year is more streamlined, it remains a vital milestone in Macao’s sports calendar—coinciding with the 72nd Macau Grand Prix and the conclusion of the National Games, reinforcing Macao’s ongoing transformation into a dynamic hub of sporting excellence.

The Coastal Market will remain open to the public from today till the end of the event period, offering free access to locals and tourists.

Fans are invited to experience the action live at Hac Sa Beach or via online broadcast channels.

For updates, please follow @MotoSurfMacau on social media or visit www.motosurfworldcup.com.

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About Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

The Company, with its American depositary shares listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq: MLCO), is a developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe. The Company currently operates City of Dreams (www.cityofdreamsmacau.com) and Altira Macau (www.altiramacau.com), integrated resorts located in Cotai and Taipa, Macau, respectively. Its business also includes the Mocha Clubs (www.mochaclubs.com), the only non-casino based operation of electronic gaming machines in Macau. In addition, the Company operates Studio City (www.studiocity-macau.com), a cinematically-themed integrated resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, the Company operates and manages City of Dreams Manila (www.cityofdreamsmanila.com), an integrated resort in the Entertainment City complex in Manila. In Europe, the Company operates City of Dreams Mediterranean, an integrated resort in Limassol, in the Republic of Cyprus (www.cityofdreamsmed.com.cy) and licensed satellite casinos in other cities in Cyprus (the “Cyprus Casinos”). In South Asia, the Company operates the casino and manages the Nüwa hotel at City of Dreams Sri Lanka (www.cityofdreamssrilanka.com), an integrated resort in Colombo, Sri Lanka. For more information about the Company, please visit www.melco-resorts.com.

The Company is majority owned by Melco International Development Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, which is in turn majority owned and led by Mr. Lawrence Ho, who is the Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.