A women’s futsal tournament marking International Olympic Day (Olympic Day Movement 2026) was held on 24 June at the MFF Futsal Stadium in Yangon, organized by the Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee of the Myanmar Football Federation.
At the commemorative event, players from the Myanmar women’s national futsal team and the preliminary U19 women’s squad were divided into three balanced teams and competed in friendly matches.
The tournament aimed to promote the key objectives of Olympic Day, including the development of sport at all levels, the encouragement of healthier lifestyles among the public, and the increase of youth participation in sport.
Organizers noted that holding such Olympic Day events helps to raise the profile of women’s futsal in Myanmar and supports the development of skills and experience for the next generation of female athletes. — TWA/KZL
