Olympic Committee Meeting: Preparations for winning medals

On 15th May, Myanmar Olympic Committee held its meeting at National Stadium (1) Thuwanna with the attendance of Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Jeng Phang Naw Taung.

Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister in his capacity as the Chairman of the Myanmar Olympic Committee said that discussions were made on development of Myanmar’s sports standard during 45th General Assembly of  Olympic Council of Asia.

Likewise, matters pertaining to adding more sports varieties in 33rd SEA Games, systematic participation of atheletes upholding sportsmenship, winning medals and convenient accommodation were discussed at a meeting with officials from 33rd Southeast Asian Games Federation Council.

The Union Minister called for active participation of the attendees to secure the best outcomes in 33rd SEA Games.

During the meeting, the co-chairman and members of the committee made clarifications on current work undertaking, further tasks implementation, hosting international sports competitions, turning out the new generation atheletes and coaches, winning medals in 33rd SEA Games, conducting joint training and matters to discuss with Olympic Committee as well as the current preparations and condition of athelets who are going to participate in 33rd SEA Games.

During the meeting, Chairman of Myanmar Weightlifting Federation on behalf of Excellent Fortune Foundation provided 10 million kyat cash assistance and 5 million kyat worth of amino acids and creatine monohydrate supplements for the selected weightlifters, chairmen of Myanmar Tennis Federation and Myanmar Swimming and Rowing Federation donated 20 million kyat and 10 million kyat for the victory of Myanmar Sports respectively.

The meeting was concluded with the closing remarks of the chairman of the Myanmar Olympic Committee.