Myanmar wrestlers aim for medals in 2013 SEA Games

Source:Xinhua Published: 2012-11-14 16:52:27

Myanmar wrestlers are aiming to achieve at least three of fifteen gold medals in coming 2013 Southeast Asian Games, according to sports circle Wednesday.

A total of 13 men and seven women wrestlers were selected through basic wrestling course organized in August.

At present, they are being given training by Turkish coach and another coach will arrive soon.

Myanmar selected wrestlers will be sent to Turkey, Iran and Azerbai-jan to take six-month training course.

Myanmar wrestling Federation founded in 2008 took part in the 26th SEA Games in 2011 in Indonesia to have first-hand experience of international wrestling sports event.

Four of five wrestlers grabbed four bronze medals in the event.



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