TO foster the development of the next generation of athletes and elevate the standards of Myanmar Judo sports, the Inter-Region and State Judo Competition 2023-24 opening ceremony took place at Wunna Theikdhi Gymnasium A in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.

Members of the State Administration Council, including Porel Aung Thein, Dr Ba Shwe, Khun San Lwin, and U Yan Kyaw, along with Union Ministers, deputy ministers, the President of the Myanmar Judo Federation, officials, administrators, coaches, and athletes, attended the event.

U Min Thein Zan, the Chair of the Myanmar Olympic Committee and Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, addressed the gathering, expressing his wish for the athletes to compete at their best. He emphasized that participating in the competition held as much significance as winning and urged the athletes to strive for the utmost performance in representing their respective states and regions.

Following the opening speech, athletes recited four sports oaths. Subsequently, SAC members, Union Minister U Min Thein Zan and officials warmly greeted the athletes. They then observed the demonstration of the under-45-kilogramme individual men’s and women’s Judo competition.

A total of 14 men’s and 14 women’s teams, comprising 266 administrators, coaches, and athletes, participated in the competition scheduled from 8 to 12 January at Wunna Theikdhi Gymnasium A. The event is open to all and offers free admission for spectators.

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