MACAO - The torch relay in the Macao Special Administrative Region will involve 50 torchbearers from various sectors of society, the preparatory office of the Macao events of China's 15th National Games announced on Tuesday.
Office director Pun Weng-kun said Sunday's relay will take place on the Macao Peninsula, covering approximately 2.6 kilometers.
The opening ceremony is scheduled for 9:30 am at the headquarters of the Macao SAR government, with the relay concluding at the Ruins of St. Paul's, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
China's 15th National Games will be jointly hosted by Guangdong, the Hong Kong and Macao SARs from Nov 9 to 21. The 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games will be held from Dec 8 to 15.
