MYANMAR’S national shooting team finished the 24th South East Asian (SEA) Games with a medal tally of two gold medals, two silvers and a bronze, bettering their performance at the 23rd games, said a Myanmar Shooting Sport Federation official.

“We were very pleased with the team’s performance because the Minster of Sport asked us to try to get two gold medals and we did,” said U Kyaw Aye, coach and executive member of the Federation.

Although most of the shooting teams that competed at the SEA Games have gone to Kuwait to participate in the Asian Championships, Myanmar’s contingent has returned home.

Ko Maung Kyu won a gold medal in the 10-metre air pistol category on November 28 and said he is delighted with his achievement.

“Although I only won one gold medal, I’m pleased because I broke Saya Gyi Bo Shu’s record,” he said. The old record of 554 points has increased to 563.
Ma Than Than Saw, who picked up a gold medal in the 50m prone rifle event, said calmness led to her success.

“I made sure every bullet I shot I was thinking about how important it was for my team. After 60 shots, I knew my score was over 580 but 592 points is the highest score I’ve ever shot.”