NBA Cares and Sands China host basketball charity week in Macau

The NBA Cares and Sands China Basketball Charity Week 2026 concluded in Macau with a community basketball carnival at the NBA House in the Venetian Macao. The five-day event, held from October 7 to 11, focused on youth development, healthy living, and community inclusion.

High-profile attendees included NBA Hall of Famer Chris Bosh and Sands Global Ambassador Sir David Beckham, who participated in interactive activities with local families and Special Olympics Macau participants. Other notable figures present were Chinese national women's basketball player Zhang Ziyu and former Olympic gold medalist Wang Meng.

Patrick Dumont, Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands and Chairman of Sands China, stated that the initiative aims to extend the impact of world-class sporting events to the local community, promoting youth development and cultural exchange while supporting Macau's economic diversification through the 'tourism + sports' synergy.