On October 15th, the China-Myanmar Friendly Sports Exchange & Donation Activity was held at the Institute of Sports and Physical Education (Yangon). The activity was attended by more than 400 guests, including Ambassador Ma Jia, U Bo Htay, Minister for Social Affairs of Yangon Region, officials from Myanmar’s Ministry of Sports Affairs, and representatives and athletes of Wushu, Rowing & Canoeing, football, and sepak takraw federations.

Ambassador Ma congratulated Myanmar athletes on their outstanding achievements at the 20th Asian Games. She stated that this exchange and donation activity aims to support the development of Myanmar’s sports sector, and help athletes refine their skills and strive for excellence. China stands ready to deepen sports exchanges with Myanmar, bring the youth of both countries closer heart to heart, and advance people-to-people bonds between the two nations.

U Bo Htay reviewed the history of Myanmar-China sports exchanges and thanked China for its long-term support for Myanmar’s sports development. He looked forward to carrying forward the pauk-phaw friendship between the two countries with sports as a medium.

Myanmar athletes gave live demonstrations of their skills on site, winning rounds of applause.