“Jubilation on National Day”- World Walking Day Fun Run, hosted by the MSAR Government, organized by the Macao Sport Development Board and supported by the Macao Athletics Association, took place on October 1 in front of the Golden Lotus Square. The starting ceremony of this celebratory event was officiated by the Chief Executive of Macao SAR, Mr. Fernando Chui Sai On, and around 15000 participants started their run at the sound of crackers.

Awards were presented to winning athletes immediately after they had crossed the finish line. Presenters included Mr. Fernando Chui Sai On, the Chief Executive of Macao SAR, Mr. Bai Zhijian, the Director of Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in  Macao SAR, Mr. Hu Zhengyue, the Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Macao SAR, Mr. Zhu Qingsheng, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Macao Garrison Commander, Mr. Lao Cheok Va, the President of the Legislative Assembly of Macao, and Sam Hou Fai, the President of the Court of Final Appeal of Macao.