5th National Sports Festival 2024 to feature four para-sports

The Working Committee on Organizing the Fifth National Sports Festival 2024 held its second coordination meeting in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
It was attended by Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn, who is also Chairman of the Working Committee on Organizing the Opening and Closing Events, Union Minster for Sports and Youth Affairs U Min Thein Zan, in his capacity as Chairman of Working Committee on Organizing the Fifth National Sports Festival 2024, other relevant officials of subcommittees.
Speaking at the event, the Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister said there would be six types of sports at the ministry level and 23 kinds of sports at state and regional levels according to the final decision. There might be 6,678 people, including managers/coaches and athletes. Moreover, the festival will include four para-sports. He also urged the subcommittees to present the estimated budget inventory.
The Union Information Minister also said the opening and closing events would be organized on a grand scale depending on the allocated budget. The preparations needed for opening and closing events will also be conducted at the national level and will attract people’s interest.
He then called for collaborative efforts based on national spirit.
Attendees coordinated the discussion, and Union Minister U Min Thein Zan concluded the meeting. — MNA/KTZH