Thandaunggyi, 3 January

The final match of the District education officer’s cup basic education student level football tournament took place in conjunction with prize awarding event at the football ground in the town of Thandaunggyi, Kayin State yesterday evening.

First, the District Education officer U Tint Wei delivered an opening speech and clarified the purposes of the tournament.

In the final game, the men’s team representing Bayintnaung beat the squad representing Alaungpaya 3-2 and was crowned men’s football champion trophy. Afterwards, the women’s team representing Kyansittha beat the squad representing Bayintnaung 3-2 and was crowned women’s football trophy.  This was followed by the presentation of prizes by the District Education officer U Tint Wei and officials.—Naw Naw Mu

Translated by JT