Myanmar paddlers to train in China

Yangon: The Myanmar table tennis team will undergo training in China next month as they prepare for the 27th Southeast Asian Games in December.

The five-member team including a coach will receive joint-training with Chinese athletes, Xinhua reports. Currently, the team is being trained by a Chinese coach and three locals in Nay Pyi Taw for the South East Asian Games. In August, Myanmar is planning to participate in the 2nd Asian Youth Games to be held in Nanjing, China Aug 16-24. IANS