In celebration of the 76th Independence Day in 2024, various fun and sports events were organized across ministries, basic education schools, and residences within Nay Pyi Taw Council Area. Civil servants, teachers, students, and the public enthusiastically participated in these celebrations.
Led by the Ministry of Information, along with the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Labour, and Ministry of Science and Technology, the joint festivities and sports events took place at No 11 Basic Education High School in Wunna Theikdi ward, Zabuthiri township. Deputy Minister for Information U Ye Tint, accompanied by teachers, students, and guardians, enjoyed competitions such as long jump, race, foot-tied race, lemon spoon biting, hula hooping, makeup, dressing clothes, snack eating, balloon shot, cock fighting, back jump, tug of war, burlap sack, traditional golden dragon race, volleyball tournament, Sepak Takraw, slow bicycle race, and Myanmar’s traditional games among others.
Following the spirited competitions, the deputy minister awarded prizes to the winners of various contests, including tug-of-war, lemon spoon biting, races, and Myanmar’s traditional games.
The deputy permanent secretary of the Ministry of Information, along with deputy directors-general and directors from the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Labour, and the Ministry of Science and Technology, as well as the headmistress of the No 11 Basic Education High School, presented additional awards.
Simultaneously, sports competitions unfolded in various basic education schools and residences within the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area. Students, family members, and residents participated, and awards were distributed by educators, school heads, and officials from each ward based on sports achievements. — MNA/TS
