July 10, 2017 – The three-day “FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix™ Macau 2017 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group” is to kick off on Friday. This afternoon, Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) hosted a welcome reception for the China Women’s National Volleyball Team and its executive coach Mr. An Jiajie at Galaxy Hotel™, the official hotel of the tournament.

Mr. Michael Mecca, President of GEG and Mr. Buddy Lam, Assistant Senior Vice President of Public Relations of GEG greeted the athletes at Galaxy Hotel, and GEG ambassadors presented a bouquet of flowers to each player. Fans, excitedly waiting at the hotel, showed their enthusiasm for the China Team to retain the championship title in the Macau leg of the tournament.

Upholding GEG’s “World Class, Asia Heart” service philosophy, Galaxy Hotel has been selected as the official hotel of the international sporting event for the sixth time. To ensure athletes can rest and prepare for the competitions in the most comfortable conditions, special arrangements have been made to cater to their specific needs in food and beverage and accommodation.

The “FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix™ Macau 2017 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group” is one of the most important events for the China Team since Mr. An Jiajie was promoted to executive coach and Ms. Zhu Ting was appointed team captain. With several new players in the team, the China Team will gain important experience in international competitions from the tournament. Mr. An Jiajie said: “Many national teams used young players this year and so as our team. I hope that they can be more confident in the Macau leg competitions and our team can achieve a breakthrough in the rankings.”

With six exciting matches, the “FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix™ Macau 2017” will see China play against Italy on the first day, then against Turkey on the second day, and the USA on the last day. This year, GEG is again hosting the “My Favorite Galaxy Star Player” award, through which spectators select their favorite player from among eight candidates. Every fan that votes will have a chance to win great prizes, which include a one-night stay at Galaxy Hotel, food & beverage coupons valued at MOP1,500 and day passes for the Grand Resort Deck. The athlete that receives the most votes will be entitled to fabulous prizes worth over MOP20,000 sponsored by GEG, including two-night accommodation at a Signature Pool Suite at Banyan Tree Macau, a spa experience at Royal Banyan and food & beverage coupons for Galaxy Macau. GEG is also providing a face paint booth and the GEG Selfie Station at the competition venue.