MYANMAR UPDATED. Myanmar’s Department of Meteorology and Hydrology said
there is an 80 percent chance of showers in Naypyidaw and the surrounding
region on 11 December due to the rainstorms coming in from Cyclone Madi in the
Bay of Bengal.
But SEA Games organisers say this won’t dampen spirits as
the Burmese capital prepares the final touches ahead of the opening ceremony of
the games at 4pm local time on Wednesday.
The meteorology department’s director-general Chit Kyaw
confirmed that half an inch of rain was expected, but said that it would not
ruin the open-air ceremony.
Meanwhile, Myanmar’s dream start to the tournament
continues with the country racking up more medals in shooting and equestrian
events on Wednesday morning.
At 2pm local time Myanmar was sitting proudly at the top
of the medals league with 18 golds, eight silver and 10 bronze. Vietnam is
currently second with 10 golds, five silver and seven bronze; Thailand has six
golds; Indonesia and Malaysia five golds.
The women’s football tournament started on Tuesday with Myanmar
tipped for more success. The Burmese women began their campaign in Mandalay
with a 2-0 victory over the Philippines with one goal in each half from Khin
Marlar Win and Than Than Htwe respectively.
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