Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn inspected the practice session of athletes with disabilities and the rehearsal of the Chinlone group that will show the techniques with various moves creatively and beautifully with the best of their skills for the Fifth National Sports Festival at the Myanmar Paralympic Sports Federation in Dagon Myothit (North) Township in Yangon yesterday.
The Union minister first greeted para-athletes and coaches who would perform in opening and closing events.
While meeting with 142 para-athletes from seven regions and states, the Union minister said the athletes can have chances to show off their spirit and capabilities regardless of their disabilities in the competitions that the people from Myanmar and around the world will watch. He then encouraged them to apply their best capacities in competitions.
He also watched the dance practice of artistes of the Myanmar Motion Pictures Organization and para-athletes.
At the meeting hall of the Myanmar Paralympic Sports Federation, officials explained the history of the federation, different types of disabilities, aims of the federation, other sports that the athletes with disabilities will compete in, camp training, food, healthcare and training for performance for opening and closing events.
The Union minister then presented K2 million for para-athletes from six regions and states to the officials of the federation.
The Union minister also visited the dining hall of the federation and warmly greeted the athletes.
The Myanmar Paralympic Sports Federation will compete in four types of sports at the Fifth National Sports Festival — athletes, volleyball, chess and swimming. The former three competitions will be at the stadium in Lewe Township, and the rest will be held at Wunna Theikdi Stadium on 5, 6 and 8 December. The people can watch the competitions and can donate during their practice sessions.
The Union minister proceeded to the Myanmar Motion Pictures Organization and enjoyed the Chinlone dance performance in which six male chinlone players, two female chinlone players from the Myanmar Traditional Chinlone Federation, and six artistes from the Myanmar Motion Pictures Organization performed. Myanmar Motion Pictures Organization and Myanmar Traditional Chinlone Federation jointly initiated that performance. The Union minister also watched the practice of the Myanmar traditional orchestra for the background of the sports festival.
During the inspection, the Union minister said the members of film, theatre and musical organizations, including 8,000 athletes from regions, states and ministries, will take part in the Fifth National Sports Festival. It is a national sports festival that can strengthen the endearing quality of citizens for the nation, as well as trust and unity. The festival will be broadcast live all around the world, aiming to show unity, admiration for the country and value for the country’s sports. — MNA/KTZH
