DEPUTY Prime Minister and Union Minister for Planning and Finance U Win Shein met sports teams representing the ministry for the Fifth National Sports Festival yesterday afternoon at Office 34 in Nay Pyi Taw.
The Deputy Prime Minister encouraged participants to embrace the sportsmanship spirit of “winning or losing is secondary; participation matters most.” He highlighted the ministry’s history of remarkable achievements in national-level sports competitions and urged athletes to strive for excellence, uphold the ministry’s reputation, and contribute outstanding athletes to the nation. He also expressed hopes for their success in winning medals.
Following his address, team leaders briefed their training progress and readiness for the competition.
The Ministry of Planning and Finance will compete in six sports categories: football, futsal, golf, volleyball, Sepak Takraw, and athletics, with 115 athletes representing the ministry in the 2024 Fifth National Sports Festival. — MNA/KZL
