The 3rd Myanmar Chinlone Federation-MCF Cup Winter Traditional Chinlone (cane ball) competition was opened at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon yesterday.
Yangon Region Advocate-General U Htay Aung, in his capacity as Chairman of the Yangon Region Sports and Physical Education Committee, and U Thet Lwin, president of the Myanmar Chinlone Federation, delivered opening speeches.
“Today’s event is an annual competition that includes three types of competition. In the traditional Chinlone competition, the highest level is the 10-pair competition, the six-pair competition and the four women’s pair competition, which are usually held in regions and states. In previous years, it was prioritized so that more teams could come to play. Still, this year, due to priority invitation for talent, 21 teams participated,” said U Thet Lwin, president of the Myanmar Chinlone Federation.
Aiming to promote the widespread development of Chinlone sports in all parts of Myanmar and the emergence of a new generation of Chinlone athletes, the winter traditional Chinlone competition will be held for four days from 26 to 29 December. About 210 athletes from various regions and states will compete, and the first, second and third prizes will be awarded. — Lin Yama/KZL
