Referee and Coaching Course: Chinlone Referee and Coaching Course opened

“Myanmar traditional chinlone is a difficult, profound, and delicate art form. Historical literary records show that more than 1,500 years ago, during the Pyu era, a small silver chinlone ball was discovered among relics unearthed by the archaeological department at Khin Ba Gone near Kalar Kan Village in the ancient city of Hmawza , Pyay District. Chinlone playing is a traditional Myanmar sport that has been preserved and played since ancient times, and it has now advanced to the level of the Southeast Asian Games,” said Union Minister for Sports U Ye Myint Tun in his opening speech delivered Monday morning at the opening ceremony of the Chinlone Referee and Coaching Course (1/2026), held at the multi-purpose hall of the Sports Training Camp (Gold Camp) in Nay Pyi Taw.

It is learned that the course was organized as part of the government’s 100-day plan to promote the development of Myanmar’s sports sector, encourage appreciation and value for traditional Myanmar sports, and help discover and nurture a new generation of athletes. The Chinlone Referee and Coaching Course (1/2026) will be conducted from May 18 to 25, and a total of eight instructors will provide training to 30 trainees over the eight-day course period, it’s reported.