Swimming Course: Summer Sports Training for youths

The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs is conducting summer sports training for the youths to spend the holidays efficiently. As part of the initiative, the ministry conducted the Basic Swimming Course from March 4th to 29th. A closing ceremony of the training course took place at WunnaTheikdhi Stadium in Nay Pyi Taw on Friday.
Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs U Min Thein Zan made a speech, urging all to strive for bringing prestige to the nation, through continuous training. During the event, prizes were awarded to the outstanding trainees at each age level of 16 and above, 12 and above and under 12. For the trainees to get opportunity for practice, the WunnaTheikdhi Swimming Club has been formed, with the organizing of Swimming Competitions.
The Ministry also plans to organize Inter-Clubs Swimming Competition in cooperation with the Myanmar Swimming Federation, in addition to the Regions and States Competitions. Moreover, swimming category will be included at the 5th National Sports Festival which is set to be held in coming December.