Myanmar’s athletes must strive to hoist the State flag of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar for their victories to bring honour to the State: Senior General

 

ALL athletes should notice that members of the Myanmar sports contingent shall shoulder the national duty to secure victories in all events so as to uplift the prestige of the State through the triumph of sports, said Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in handing over the flag to ensure victory to the Myanmar sports teams which will take part in the XXXI SEA Games in Viet Nam, at Wunna Theikdi Gymnasium B in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.

In his speech, the Senior General said if Myanmar sports teams secure a larger number of medals in the games, they could change the victorious history of the Myanmar sports contingent.

He urged them to make utmost efforts in the sports as all citizens wish to see Myanmar’s State flag hoisting due to winning in the events.

All athletes should notice that members of the Myanmar sports contingent shall shoulder the national duty to secure victories in all events so as to uplift the prestige of the State through the triumph of sports.

The government provides monthly cash assistance to victorious athletes who have turned 60. The Excellent Performance in Social Field (First Class) was conferred on 12 gold medalist athletes in the Asian Games and 24 in the SEA Games on the occasion of the 77th Anniversary of Armed Forces Day, which falls on 27 March 2022. Hence, those who secure the State’s medals will get similar rights.

Plans are underway to present cash rewards—K30 million for the individual gold medal, K20 million for the silver medal and K10 million for the bronze medal, K10 million for each athlete from the gold medalist team, K7 million for the silver medalist team and K3.5 million for the bronze medalist team, K10 million for gold medalist coach, K5 million for silver medalist coach and K3 million for bronze medalist coach, K10 million for the gold medalist management team, K5 million for the silver medal and K3 million for the bronze medal respectively.

Athletes need to accept the concept that the Myanmar sports contingent represents the prestige of the State flag and the national duty and that they need to strive to hoist the Myanmar flag to win all sports events.

Athletes need to win the medals in the sports events with diligence, perseverance and strong spirit. Myanmar’s athletes must strive to hoist the State flag of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar for their victories to bring honour to the State.

The Senior General handed over the flag to ensure victory to Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs U Min Thein Zan, who reported on preparations of the sports contingent for the XXXI SEA Games.

The Senior General also presented cash assistance to selected athletes and coaches bound for the XXXI SEA Games.

The Senior General cordially greeted selected athletes, managers and coaches and viewed the display of sports equipment to be used by the athletes.

The Myanmar sports contingent comprising 293 athletes will participate in 20 sports events at the XXXI SEA Games in Vietnam from 12 to 23 May 2022.

MNA

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