MYANMAR athletes delivered historic performances at the XXXIII South-East Asian (SEA) Games in Bangkok, Thailand, securing multiple medals across Chinlone, sepak takraw, Petanque, canoe sprint, Taekwondo, and cricket events.
The women’s Chinlone team made history by winning Myanmar’s first-ever gold medal in the sport, defeating host Thailand with a total score of 502-446. Team members Ma Aye Aye Thant, Ma Thae Thae, Ma Su Twel Tar, Ma Mhone Nant Thar, Ma May Oo Khin, Ma Yin Min Thwe, Ma Hnin Eain Si, and Ma Khine Thazin Phyo delivered an outstanding performance, while Thailand and Laos claimed silver and bronze with scores of 446 and 315 points, respectively.
The men’s Chinlone team followed with another gold medal for Myanmar, overcoming Thailand 574-501. Athletes Maung Min Thitsa Aung, Maung Aung Myint Myat, Maung Khant Win Hein, Maung Wai Yan Phyo, Maung Yawai Aung, Maung Zaw Lin Maung, Maung Duwun Kyaw, and Maung Aung Pyae Phyo Oo contributed to the victory. The strong performances in Chinlone were complemented by silver and bronze medals in Sepak Takraw for both the men’s and women’s teams, as well as medals in Petanque, canoe sprint, and the free-style mixed team events.
In the women’s Petanque shooting final, Myanmar took silver behind Thailand, while Myo Hlaing Win earned a silver medal in the canoe sprint 500-metre individual race, finishing just behind Thailand.
Following their victories, Myanmar athletes were honoured with cash prizes and awards from the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, Myanmar Olympic Committee officials, the Myanmar Wushu and Chinlone federations, and regional government representatives. The sepak takraw men’s and women’s teams earned silver and bronze, while mixed events also brought further recognition. By the conclusion of the competitions on 10 December, Myanmar had collected a total of seven medals, including two gold, four silver, and one bronze, ranking fifth overall among participating nations. These outstanding results highlighted Myanmar’s growing presence and competitiveness in South-East Asian regional sports. — MNA/KZL
