Monday, October 12

Jackie Chan, 72, Impresses Fans with a Successful Basketball Shot

Jackie Chan, 72, Impresses Fans with a Successful Basketball Shot

Macau, 13 October, 2026 (Nosheen): Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan amazed fans by successfully making a basketbll shot at the age of 72 during a special event in Macau. Chan attended the NBA House 2026 Fan Festival, held from October 7 to 11 at the Venetian Cotai Expo, as part of the NBA China Games 2026. The festival featured a variety of activities related to basketball, music, entertainment and fashion. During the event, basketball shooting coach Chris Matthews offered Chan some useful tips on taking a shot. The actor then stepped onto the court and put his skills to the test, successfully sending the ball into the basket from a long distance on his very first attempt. Delighted by his achievement, Chan raised both arms in celebration as the audience cheered and applauded. The National Basketball Association (NBA) also highlighted his successful attempt on social media, noting that the actor had accepted the challenge and made the jump shot on his first try. In addition to attending the fan festival, Chan watched the NBA China Games 2026 preseason match between the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks at the Venetian Arena. A video of his basketball attempt attracted widespread attention, with fans praising his agility and enthusiasm for the game.