Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs U Min Thein Zan, attended a donation ceremony held at the National Indoor Stadium 1, Thuwunna, Yangon, yesterday. The event, organized to strengthen Myanmar-China relations, focused on the development of the sports sector. The Chinese Embassy provided the donations as part of their ongoing support for Myanmar’s sports development.
Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein, members of the government, Chinese Ambassador Ms Ma Jia, and officials were also present on the occasion. Representatives from Myanmar Rowing Federation, Football Federation, Sepak Takraw Federation, and Wushu Federation also joined, including presidents, vice presidents, and secretaries of the respective federations, alongside guests.
During the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador Ms Ma Jia delivered a speech regarding the donation, followed by Union Minister U Min Thein Zan, who expressed gratitude for the Chinese government’s ongoing support.
The Union minister also requested to upgrade Yangon’s historic Aung San Stadium to international standards, as well as supporting the upcoming 5th National Sports Festival, scheduled for December this year.
Following the speeches, Ambassador Ms Ma Jia presented donations equivalent to 50,000 yuan (approximately $7,030) to the Myanmar Rowing Federation, Football Federation, Sepak Takraw Federation, and Wushu Federation. Federation officials accepted the donations on behalf of their respective organizations. U Thitsa, president of the Wushu Federation, presented a certificate of appreciation in return.
The event concluded with skill demonstration by young Wushu athletes and a female Chinlone athlete.
Later in the day, Union Minister U Min Thein Zan, accompanied by Yangon Region Minister for Social Affairs U Htay Aung and other officials, visited the swimming pool complex in Dagon Myothit (North) Township, where a two-storey spectators’ stand for 400 people is being constructed for the 2024-2025 financial year. The Union minister inspected the ongoing construction work and instructed officials to ensure the project’s timely completion, adhering to set standards and deadlines.
The Union minister and party also visited the new RC two-storey office building for the Department of Sports and Physical Education in South Okkalapa Township, which is under construction with regional government funds. The Union minister inspected the football turf repair project and left necessary instructions to ensure that the work was completed according to schedule. — MNA/KZL
