States and Region Football Tournament: U-16 Men’s Event commenced in Nay Pyi Taw

2022 States and Regions U-16 Men’s Football Tournament commenced at Wunna Theikdi Stadium in Nay Pyi Taw on Thursday.

Members of the State Administration Council Mahn Nyein Maung, U Khin Maung Swe, Daw Aye Nu Sein, Jeng Phang NawTaung, U Maung Har, u Sai Lone Saing, Dr Banyar Aung Moe and U ShweKyein, the Union Ministers, the Deputy Ministers, officers and staff from the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, officials from the Myanmar Football Federation, students, Managers and Coaches from the participating teams and players attended the opening ceremony.

Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs U Min Thein Zan gave an opening speech, stressing the needs to follow the rules and regulations and to compete with sports spirit. In the opening match, Mandalay Region and Kachin State teams played a draw with one goal each.

At the Wunna Theikdi Training Ground No.(3), Shan State and Ayeyawady Region teams played to a draw with 2 goals each. 13 teams from regions and states are competing in the 2022 States and Region U-16 Men’s Football Tournament that will be held from 20th October to 2rd November.