THE Myanmar Chinlone Federation (MCF) is working to submit traditional Myanmar Chinlone, also known as cane ball, to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2026. To support this effort, the MCF has formed committees that are collecting and documenting historical information about the traditional Chinlone sport, according to Vice-President U Win Tint of the federation.

The information will cover the Chinlone sport, as well as its equipment, culture, and historical evidence related to it. Playing Chinlone involves hitting a cane ball with the toes, feet, knees, palms, heels, and soles of the feet.

Chinlone, a traditional sport popular among both the Myanmar people and foreigners, is believed to have been played since the Pyu era. Its unique feature is that it is not a competition between individuals or teams, but a collaborative effort in which players work together to keep the Chinlone from falling to the ground.  

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