9,000 Runners Race in Successful 2021 Sands China Macao International 10K

First sporting event of 2021 and city's first-ever 10K run

(Macao, Apr. 28, 2021) – A group of 9,000 ran in the 2021 Sands China Macao International 10K on April 11, with the successful event marking the city's first sports competition of the year. On the event day, runners participated in two race categories, the 10K itself and a Fun Run.

Organised by the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government and the General Association of Athletics of Macau, the city's first-ever 10K run was title sponsored by Sands China Ltd., who invested MOP 8 million in the event.

Sands China Ltd. President Dr. Wilfred Wong said: "Sands China is thrilled to have helped make this event the resounding success that it was. We wanted to both encourage regular exercise in Macao while also boosting tourism and the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are grateful to the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government and the General Association of Athletics of Macau for their work, and to our team members for their support. The company hopes that the success of this event will encourage more international sporting events to be held in Macao as the city continues making strides in its pandemic recovery."

Close to 130 Sands China team members, including Sands Cares Ambassadors, ran in the race to show their support and to promote a healthy lifestyle among team members. Performers from Sands China's entertainment team were on hand to energise the runners and enhance the festive atmosphere.

Some runners dressed up in creative costumes to participate in the Sands 10K Presents: The FUNkiest Costume Award. Each of its 10 winners received a one-night hotel stay at The Londoner^® Macao and a food and beverage voucher, totalling a MOP 3,500 prize value each.

Since 2007, Sands China has brought a number of large-scale international sports events to Macao, including boxing and golf competitions, among others, as part of the company's contribution to sports development and the city's development into a world centre of tourism and leisure.

Photo caption: A group of 9,000 participate in the 2021 Sands China Macao International 10K on April 11, with the successful event marking the city's first sports competition of the year.

Photo caption: Runners show off their creative costumes in the Sands 10K Presents: The FUNkiest Costume Award.