Aung San Suu Kyi (အောင်ဆန်းစုကြည်), 75, was detained by Myanmar's military on the morning of February 1, 2021. This was three months after the 2020 general election in the country. Suu Kyi received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991. She assumed office as the state counsellor of Myanmar on April 6, 2016. On November 8, … Continue reading Aung San Suu Kyi arrested in Myanmar; US is alarmed, Jen Psaki says
Hakha’s Thuzar Wint Lwin is Miss Universe Myanmar 2020, crowned in Yangon
Thuzar Wint Lwin, 21, has been crowned Miss Universe Myanmar 2020. Hailing from Hakha, Myanmar, she is a professional model and a beauty blogger. The Miss Universe Myanmar 2020 coronation night took place at Novotel Max Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar on December 30, 2020. Aye Chan Moe hosted the ceremony, which was aired on Channel … Continue reading Hakha’s Thuzar Wint Lwin is Miss Universe Myanmar 2020, crowned in Yangon
Miss Universe Myanmar 2020 results: Swe Zin Htet crowns Thuzar Wint Lwin in Yangon
https://www.facebook.com/missuniversemm/photos/a.290630751064086/2943836695743465 beauty pageant: Miss Universe Myanmar edition: 2nd date: December 30, 2020 venue: Novotel Max Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar broadcaster: MRTV Entertainment (Channel ME) number of candidates: 35 CANDIDATES Khin Zarchi Theint, 24, Aungban Khit Hsu Hthyin, 24, Bagan Naw Christine, 19, Bamaw Eaint Chue Thar, 19, Dawei Poe Eaindray Khit, 24, Falam Thuzar … Continue reading Miss Universe Myanmar 2020 results: Swe Zin Htet crowns Thuzar Wint Lwin in Yangon
Myanmar’s Amara Shune Lei finishes in Top 8 at Miss Earth 2020
https://www.facebook.com/MissEarth/photos/a.3423104117774289/3515708218513878/ Amara Shune Lei, 24, represented Myanmar at Miss Earth 2020. The Burmese model finished in the Top 8 but failed to win one of the four titles. It was Lindsey Coffey, 28, of the United States who was crowned Miss Earth 2020. The respective first, second and third runners-up were Miss Earth-Air 2020 Stephany … Continue reading Myanmar’s Amara Shune Lei finishes in Top 8 at Miss Earth 2020
World Lethwei Championship, its stars and Burmese roots
Bare knuckle combat is skyrocketing in popularity and taking the lead is Lethwei, the national martial art of Myanmar. Leading the charge is World Lethwei Championship (WLC), the biggest lethwei organization in the world. WLC has a stable of world-class lethwei champions from all over the world. Its events, 13 thirteen so far, are available … Continue reading World Lethwei Championship, its stars and Burmese roots
ONE Esports, Moonton announce 2020 Mobile Legends Professional League Invitational
ONE Championship subsidiary ONE Esports and "Mobile Legends: Bang Bang" developer Moonton announced on November 5, 2020 the 2020 Mobile Legends Professional League Invitational (MPLI). Featuring the best teams from the Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL), the tournament will take place online across five countries in Southeast Asia. Set to begin on November 27, 2020, the … Continue reading ONE Esports, Moonton announce 2020 Mobile Legends Professional League Invitational
Netherlands’ Reinier de Ridder is ONE Middleweight World Champion, submits Aung La N Sang at ‘ONE: Inside the Matrix’ in Singapore
Reinier “The Dutch Knight” de Ridder, 30, of the Netherlands is the new ONE Middleweight World Champion. The Dutch mixed martial artist is the fifth MMA fighter to hold the ONE Championship belt. Training out of Combat Brothers in Breda, Netherlands, De Ridder challenged then ONE Middleweight World Champion “Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang (အောင်လအန်ဆန်း), … Continue reading Netherlands’ Reinier de Ridder is ONE Middleweight World Champion, submits Aung La N Sang at ‘ONE: Inside the Matrix’ in Singapore
Can Aung La Nsang break Reinier de Ridder’s undefeated record at ‘ONE: Inside the Matrix’ in Singapore?
“Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang, 34, of Myanmar and Reinier “The Dutch Knight” de Ridder, 29, of the Netherlands will headline "ONE: Inside the Matrix" at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on October 30, 2020. The undefeated Dutch mixed martial artist will challenge the Burmese python, who is holding two ONE Championship … Continue reading Can Aung La Nsang break Reinier de Ridder’s undefeated record at ‘ONE: Inside the Matrix’ in Singapore?
ONE Championship partners with Myanmar Airways International, Air KBZ, LU Global, YOU.C1000
On July 6, 2020, ONE Championship announced new strategic partnerships, including YOU.C1000, LU Global, and Myanmar Airways International. These collaborations aim to enhance air travel accessibility and promote martial arts in Asia. The partners will leverage content across various platforms to foster initiatives in sports and esports development.
Myanmar’s Aung La NSang is COVID-19 positive
“The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang, 34, was tested for the new coronavirus (COVID-19) on June 29, 2020. The reigning ONE Light Heavyweight and Middleweight World Champion took to Facebook and Instagram to announce that the result came back positive on July 2, 2020. Because of this, Aung and his family will quarantine themselves … Continue reading Myanmar’s Aung La NSang is COVID-19 positive
