Myanmar to hold traditional boxing contest to mark Independence Day


YANGON: Myanmar will hold a traditional boxing competition in Yangon to mark the 76th anniversary of the country's Independence Day, the Myanmar Lethwei Federation said on Friday (Dec 29).

The federation's chief executive officer U Kyaw Zin Oo told Xinhua that two Thai contestants will also compete in the competition, which will be held at the Thuwunna National Indoor Stadium on Jan 4.

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