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Yangon, 22 Sept— The Myanmar women’s team secured the first gold medal and the Myanmar men’s team, the second gold medal in Sepak Takraw event for the nation at the 17^th Asian Games in Incheon of the Republic of Korea on Monday.

In the women’s double regu final match, Myanmar routed Laos 2-0 (21-16) and (21-15). Likewise, Myanmar won over host South Korea 2-0 in the men’s double regu event.

Chairman of the Myanmar Olympic Committee Union Minister for Sports U Tint Hsan together with players of Myanmar women’s and mens teams and officials celebrated their victory of bagging two gold medals.

Laos stood second and Japan and Vietnam, joint third in the women’s event while host Korea was second and Japan and Singapore, joint third in the men’s event.

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Credit to New Light of Myanmar