CityU hosts appreciation ceremony to honor nearly 1,000 volunteers who contributed to 15th National Games, 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and 9th National Special Olympic Games
To commend students for their contributions to the 15th National Games and the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and 9th National Special Olympic Games, City University of Macau (CityU) held the “Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony for the 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, and the 9th National Special Olympic Games” today at the Cultural Centre on its Taipa campus. The event served to express gratitude to nearly a thousand volunteers and mentors who dedicated themselves to these two major sporting events. This ceremony not only affirmed the selfless devotion of the volunteers but also showcased the responsibility and the vibrant spirit of Macao’s younger generation.
Among the government officials were Pun Weng Kun, coordinator of the Preparatory Office for the Organisation of Macao Competition Zone; Teng Sio Hong, deputy director of the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ). CityU leaders attended the event included Kong Fanqing, vice chairwoman of University Council; Rector Jun Liu; Vice rectors Zhou Wanlei and Ip Kuai Peng; Pro-Rectors Robert Chan Chon Pat, Wicky So and Vince Chu Te Lin.
During the ceremony, Rector Jun Liu presented souvenirs to Coordinator Pun and Deputy Director Teng, expressing gratitude to the Preparatory Office and DSEDJ for providing CityU students with a valuable platform to participate in major sporting events and showcase their vitality. Rector Liu also awarded commendation certificates to three staff members, Iao Lai San, Fong Ip Tang, and Cheong Ka Hei from the Student Affairs Office, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to volunteer recruitment, coordination and on-site guidance.
Later, volunteers and their mentors came to the stage to receive recognition, as rounds of applause filled the venue. Student representative He Binghao shared his experience, stating that this volunteering journey was far more than an act of giving, mentioning that it taught students the true meaning of understanding, inclusiveness and perseverance.
The nearly one thousand faculty and student volunteers honored on this occasion serve as a vivid representation of Macao’s youth participating in social services and contributing to major sporting events. As a vital force in the volunteer efforts for the Macao Competition Zone, the faculty and students of CityU, with their professionalism and efficient services, built a strong lineup of support for the two major events. They embodied the spirit of unity, dedication, inclusiveness and friendship of the games, while also providing a living testament to youth exchange within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
