Backwater Myanmar making strides in sports


Myanmar's female boxer Nwe Ni Oo, who won gold in the women's 57kg bout on Dec 14, is spearheading the country's sporting renaissance with the hosting of the 27th SEA Games from Dec 11-22. - AFP

MYANMAR is the second biggest country in South-East Asia with a population of 52 million but it is not a powerhouse in sports like its neighbour Thailand.

The biggest country in the region, Thailand is also a high-flyer at the SEA Games.

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