| Macau at the 2009 East Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | MAC |
| NOC | Macau Sports and Olympic Committee |
| in Hong Kong | |
| Flag bearer | Choi Wai-git |
| Medals Ranked 6th |
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| East Asian Games appearances | |
Macau competed in the 2009 East Asian Games which were held in Hong Kong, China from December 5, 2009 to December 13, 2009. Macau finished sixth on the medal table with 8 gold medals. [1]
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