The 2026 World Match Racing Tour – Macao Match Cup, organized by the Sports Bureau and Ursa Major Sailing Event Management, co-organized by the Marine and Water Bureau and the Macau Sailing Association, and held in partnership with the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT), concluded successfully today (29 March). The championship was won by Danish skippier Jeppe Borch.

The semi-finals were first completed this morning, with Borch defeating Sweden’s Johnie Berntsson 3-0, while another Swedish skipper, Oscar Engström, narrowly beat USA’s Christian Prendergast 3-2. In the subsequent petite final, Berntsson overcame Prendergast 2-1. The final saw Borch face Engström in a thrilling contest, with Borch ultimately winning 3-2 to claim the championship trophy.

The organizers held an award ceremony after the conclusion of the races. Guests in attendance included: Ms. Lei Si Leng, Acting President of the Sports Bureau; Mr. Ma Man Wai, Chairman of Ursa Major Sailing Event Management; Mr. James Pleasance, Executive Director of WMRT; Mr. Lao Se Keng, Head of Maritime Services Division of Marine and Water Bureau; Mr. Li Yue, Vice Chairman of Macau Sailing Association; Mr. Chris Lee, Executive Chairman of WMRT; and Mr. Clovis Chu, Chief Operating Officer of Ursa Major Sailing Event Management.

For more information, please visit the event’s official website at www.macaomatchcup.com, or follow the “Macao Major Sporting Events” Facebook page, “澳門體育” (Macao Sports) WeChat public account and “澳門特區體育局” (Macao SAR Sports Bureau) WeChat subscription account.