A handover ceremony for Wushu sports equipment donated by the People’s Republic of China to the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs was held at 10 am on 4 July at the Institute of Sports and Physical Education (Yangon) located at Kyaikkasan Sports Grounds, Tamway Township, Yangon Region.
Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs and Chairperson of the Myanmar Olympic Committee Jeng Phang Naw Taung, Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein, Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Ms Ma Jia and officials from the Chinese Embassy, regional ministers, senior officials from the Department of Sports and Physical Education and the Myanmar Wushu Federation, along with guests attended the ceremony.
At the event, Chinese Ambassador Ms Ma Jia delivered a speech highlighting the purpose and significance of the donation. Union Minister U Jeng Phang Naw Taung followed by expressing appreciation for China’s continued support in the sports sector. He noted that Myanmar’s achievements in Wushu, such as consistent medal wins at the Asian Games, Southeast Asian Games, and other international competitions, had been made possible through joint training programmes, deployment of international coaches, and material support from China.
Following the speeches, Ambassador Ms Ma Jia formally handed over the donated Wushu equipment to the Union minister, who, in return, presented a certificate of appreciation.
After the handover, the Union minister held bilateral discussions with Ambassador Ma Jia on strengthening cooperation in sports development, including the utilization of financial budgets in 2026-2027 for advancing Myanmar’s athletic performance, particularly in regional events such as the Southeast Asian Games and Asian Games.
Later, the Union minister visited the Teqball Training Hall within the Kyaikkasan sports complex to inspect training activities. Teqball athletes currently preparing for the XXXIII Southeast Asian Games showcased their training, and he provided guidance on performance improvement and coaching strategies.
In the afternoon, the Union minister attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 Inter-State/ Region U18 Track and Field Championships at the Padetha Stadium in South Okkalapa Township, Yangon. He delivered opening remarks encouraging young athletes and underscored the importance of sports discipline.
Athletes then recited the four-point oath of sportsmanship. Subsequently, the Yangon Region chief minister awarded incentive cash prizes to the combined teams of Basic Education High School 1 Latha and music troops.
The opening ceremony concluded with enthusiastic support for the boys’ and girls’ 4 by 100 metres relay events.
MNA/ KZL
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