Einme, 28 November
Men’s open football tourney to mark the 49th anniversary of Kayin New Year kicked off in Padak Village, Einme Township in Ayeyawady Region yesterday.
Participants to the event saluted the National Flag and Kayin flag. Next, speeches were delivered by Acting Township Administrator U Zaw Myint Htwe, an official from the Sports and Physical Education Department and a representative from the township Kayin literature and cultural committee. Afterwards, the acting township administrator, concerned officials and General Secretary of the Kayin New Year Festival Organizing Committee Dr. Mahn Maung Maung Soe opened the football competition.
Two teams played as a gesture to open the football event in which a total of 100 squads are planning to take part.—Htay Htay Hlaing (IPRD)
Translated by Kyaw Htike Soe
