Opening of Sports Competition: YGN Region CM delivered the opening address

The opening ceremony of the 2026 Inter-Education Degree College Sports Competition (Yangon Zone), organized by the Department of Teacher Education under the Ministry of Education, was held this morning at National Indoor Stadium (1) in Thuwunna, Thingangyun Township, Yangon Region. Patron of Yangon Region Sports and Physical Education Committee and Yangon Region Chief Minister, U Aung Naing Thu, delivered an opening speech.

Following this, Yangon Region Chief Minister and officials cordially greeted the participating athletes and presented honorary cash awards to the drum and bugle corps, pom-pom dance troupe, and demonstration teams.

The tournament will feature 13 teams with 627 athletes and will run from November 10 to November 20.

Similarly, the opening ceremony of the 2026 Yangon Region Chief Minister's Shield U-22 Men's Football Tournament across 14 districts was held, Monday evening, at Padethar Sports Ground in South Okkalapa Township, Yangon Region. Patron of the Yangon Region Sports and Physical Education Committee and Yangon Region Chief Minister, U Aung Naing Thu, delivered the opening speech.

Afterward, Yangon Region Chief Minister and officials cordially greeted the participating athletes and presented honorary cash awards to the marching band.

Next, the Chief Minister and officials watched and cheered for the opening match between the Hmawbi District team and the Kyauktada District team.

It is reported that the tournament will feature 14 teams with 252 athletes and will take place from November 9 to November 23.