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UFC teams up with Special Olympics China for MMA Fitness Day in Macau, led by champions Zhang Weili and Li Jingliang.
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UFC PARTNERS WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS CHINA TO HOST MMA FITNESS EXPERIENCE DAY AS PART OF FIGHT NIGHT MACAU

UFC Teams Up With Special Olympics China For An MMA Fitness Experience In Macau, Inspiring Fitness And Inclusivity Through Non-Contact Drills And Community Engagement.
By UFC Staff Report • Nov. 30, 2024

UFC recently collaborated with several partners to host a ‘UFC In The Community – MMA Fitness Experience Day’ as part of fight week in Macau.

Smiles all around as kids capture memories at the MMA Fitness Experience Day in Macau 2024! A moment of fun, fitness, and inspiration for the next generation.
Smiles all around as kids capture memories at the MMA Fitness Experience Day in Macau 2024! A moment of fun, fitness, and inspiration for the next generation.

Organized in partnership with Migu, Zhongti, and Galaxy Macau, and supported by the China Martial Arts Development Committee and Macau Sports Bureau, the initiative aimed to inspire fitness engagement and foster community well-being.

One young athlete shines as they run drills with cheers from the crowd at the MMA Fitness Experience Day in Macau
One young athlete shines as they run drills with cheers from the crowd at the MMA Fitness Experience Day in Macau

UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili and welterweight Li Jingliang led the event that featured non-contact fitness drills inspired by the core skills and conditioning of combat sports.

Designed by the UFC Performance Institute’s team of renowned coaches, the course was designed to be easily accessible to participants of all ages and fitness levels.

Sharing the excitement of MMA fitness with the community! A presenter leads the way at the MMA Fitness Experience Day in Macau, inspiring the next generation
Sharing the excitement of MMA fitness with the community! A presenter leads the way at the MMA Fitness Experience Day in Macau, inspiring the next generation

The highlight of the event was an exclusive session with youth from Macau’s Special Olympics program, where Zhang Weili, Li Jingliang, CBA basketball star Zhou Peng and Macau Team athletes led participants through the series of fitness drills. The session underscored UFC’s commitment to community engagement, inclusivity and inspiring fitness for all.

UFC’s corporate social responsibility program, #UFCInTheCommunity, strategically collaborates with partners, sponsors, and athletes to develop additional charitable programs and funding sources to help bolster and inspire the local community.

 

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