Sports of Myanmar
Asia
Originating in Myanmar
Sports whose history and codification began here.
Chinlone
From Myanmar
Myanmar's non-competitive team ball sport — six players pass a woven rattan ball in a circle.
Lethwei
From Myanmar
Myanmar's bare-knuckle full-contact combat sport — punches, kicks, elbows, knees and headbutts are all legal.
Widely played in Myanmar
Hot Air Ballooning
From France
Aviation sport using large fabric envelope filled with hot air (heated by propane burner) for lift. Modern hot air balloon first flown November 21, 1783 by Montgolfier brothers (France). Iconic sport in Albuquerque NM (Balloon Fiesta since 1972; world's largest annual balloon event; 500+ balloons). FAI Ballooning World Championships.
Sepak Takraw
From Malaysia
Southeast Asia's answer to volleyball — three players per side vault into acrobatic scissor-kicks over a badminton-height net, using only their feet, knees, chest and head.