Myanmar representative attends equestrian competition in Qatar
MYANMAR participated as an observer in
the 36-nation equestrian show jumping competition held in Doha, Qatar,
according to the Myanmar Equestrian Federation.
The event took place from 19 to 22
February and featured 189 top equestrian athletes from 36 countries. The total
cash award for the competition was US$1.3 million, with Longines, the renowned
Swiss watch brand, serving as the main sponsor.
At the invitation of the Qatar
Equestrian Federation, Myanmar Equestrian Federation President U Pyone Maung
Maung attended the competition to observe.
The Myanmar Equestrian Federation is
currently preparing for the XXXIII Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, where it
will select four equestrian athletes to represent the country. These athletes
will undergo training in Thailand in collaboration with the Thailand Equestrian
Federation before the competition. — ASH/ KZL
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