Sport

Myanmar (Burma) is known for a variety of spectator and individual sports, with football being the most popular, closely followed by golf. Football is the sport that everyone in Myanmar has been waiting for since their government changed in the early 1990s, and watching football is their own way of bonding and public gathering. Golf is also a popular sport in Myanmar, with courses located throughout the country.

Individual and spectator sports are not the only ones available in Myanmar. Martial arts and other sports that require strength and energy are popular among the locals. Myanmar has a variety of martial arts, the most popular of which is Lethwei. Lethwei is a very popular form of kick boxing. Matches are won only by knockout; if no knockout occurs after a certain number of rounds, a draw is declared.

Another popular local sport is Chinlone, a type of ball-centric game that is widely played throughout the country. Chinlone is a traditional Myanmar sport that dates back centuries. It is a ball sport with a twist: the emphasis is not on winning or losing, but on how well the game is played. Teams of six use their feet and knees to control a ball that makes a distinctive clicking sound when kicked, and there is no opposing team. Form and focus are essential to the art of chinlone, which is similar to meditation in many ways.