THE Myanmar Sepak Takraw team grabbed two silver and two bronze medals for the country at the Lancang-Mekong Sepak Takraw Competition held from 23 to 27 October in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People’s Republic of China.

Athletes led by U Sai Zaw Tun Lin arrived back Myanmar yesterday evening, and they were welcomed back by Vice-President U Aung Myint Myat of the Myanmar Sepak Takraw Federation and relevant officials at Yangon International Airport.

During the competitions, Vietnam won first in the men’s foursome event, while Myanmar was second, and Laos and Vietnam jointly won third place. Vietnam won first place while Myanmar won second, and China and Vietnam jointly won third place in the women’s foursome competition.

Then, Thailand won the men’s regu, while Vietnam won second, and Myanmar and Laos jointly won third place. Finally, Thailand stood first,Vietnam won second, and Myanmar and China jointly won third place in women’s regu.

Teams from Myanmar, China, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam competed in the tournament. — Arkar Linn/KTZH