Myanmar Traditional Chinlone tourney held in Yangon

Myanmar Traditional Chinlone (Cane Ball) Tournament supervised by the Myanmar Traditional Chinlone Federation was held at National Indoor Stadium-I in Yangon yesterday morning.
Chief Minister of Yangon Region U Soe Thein gave an opening speech to the tournament, and President of the Myanmar Traditional Chinlone Federation U Thet Lwin opened the tournament by explaining the purpose for holding the tournament.
Afterwards, the Yangon Region chief minister and regional ministers, the president of the Myanmar Traditional Chinlone Federation and officials greeted coaches and athletes and watched the first-day competition.
Over 180 athletes from 18 teams participated in the Ten Men’s Competition and Six Men’s Competition of the traditional tourney. — Bala Soe/ GNLM