Strife-torn Myanmar wins first medal at Asiad


It’s no easy task: Indonesia’s Rusdi Rusdi (in red) returning the ball during their Group A preliminary match against Myanmar at the Jinhua Sports Centre. — AP

STRIFE-TORN Myanmar won their first medal at the Asian Games, beating Indonesia to take home gold in men’s sepak takraw.

The South-East Asian nation took two straight sets from Indonesia in the sport with similarities to volleyball, but played only with the feet, knees, head and chest.

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