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The "FIVB Volleyball World Grand PrixTM Macao 2014 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group" held sponsorship agreement signing ceremony
2014-07-18

The "FIVB Volleyball World Grand PrixTM Macao 2014 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group" will be held at theMacao Forum from August 15 to 17. FourWorld-Class teams including China, Japan,Korea, and Serbia, will be brought together to compete for the title of Macao leg. Asigning ceremony of sponsorship agreement was held between Macao Sport Development Board and presenting sponsor Galaxy Entertainment Group on July 17. 

During the signing ceremony and in the presence of Mr. Cheong U, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Mr. Pun Weng Kun, Acting President of Macao Sport Development Board Mr. Philip Cheng, Director of Galaxy Entertainment Group co-signed the sponsorship agreement and formally announced Galaxy Entertainment Group as the tournament's presenting sponsor.

After the signing of the sponsorship agreement, Mr. Cheong U, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture; Mr. Pun Weng Kun, Acting President of Macao Sport Development Board; Mr. Pau Ma Chong, President of Volleyball Association of Macao China and Mr. Francis Lui, Vice Chairman ofGalaxy Entertainment Group officiated the launch ceremony of this year competition in Macao.

The 3-day exciting match schedule will kick off on August 15 with Japan playing against Serbia followed by China against Korea; August 16 will feature Japan versusKorea and China versus Serbia; and on the last day August 17, Serbia will play Korea and conclude with the finale between China and Japan, which is chosen by FIVB as the highlight match of the week and not to be missed by avid volleyball fans!

       Tickets are on sale from July 18at 13 designated "Circle K" convenience stores in Macao and are also available online on the event website www.macauwgp.com.  Ticket is priced at MOP$150 each per day and free seating. Early bird offer of 30% discount is also available to those who purchase All 3-Day Ticket Package at "Circle K" convenience stores before July 27.

As in the previous editions, to enhance public participation and to spread around the fun and excitement of this annual tournament, “My Favourite Galaxy Star Player” award will be hosted once again to offer spectators the opportunities to vote fortheir favourite players and be in with a chance to win fabulous prizes including hotel accommodation and dining experience. In the past 5 years, the “My Favourite Galaxy Star Player” awards were all bagged by athletes from the China Team, includingWang Yimei (2009, 2013), Xue Ming (2010) and Hui Ruoqi (2011, 2012). With the FIVB tournament less than one month away, we look forward to another outstanding player to win the hearts of the audience and take home the “My Favourite Galaxy Star Player” Award this August.

        The "FIVB Volleyball World Grand PrixTM Macao 2014 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group", will be held from August 15 to 17 at the Macao Forum. To see some of the world’s top ranking national teams in action, volleyball fans should seize the opportunity and purchase your tickets while supplies last! For more information,please call 2823 6363 or visitwww.macauwgp.com.