He represented Burma in Water Polo for the Fifth SEAP Games held in 1969. His coach was U Mya Thee (former Burma Champion & SEAP Games Gold Medalist).
He was Secretary of the RIT Swimming Association. Sayas U Sein Win, Dr. San Hla Aung and U Hla Myint (Charlie) served as President and/or Manager.
He represented RIT in Swimming and Water Polo. He competed in 100m, 200m, 400m, 1500m (all Freestyle), relays and Inya Cross Lake. He won many Gold Medals at RIT and the Inter-Institute Swimming Competitions.
Than Than
She won 20+ Gold medals in International competitions (SEAP Games, Asian Games).
She is a specialist in Sprint events : 100m, 200m and relays.
Notes
Ko Htay Aung’s main competitor for the Sprint events was Dr. Lyn Aung Thet (IM1).
Ko Htin Kyaw represented the Institute of Economics in Swimming, Water Polo and Rowing.
Ma Than Than’s sister is the spouse of Ko Htay Aung’s brother.
Photos
Ko Htay Aung and 69ers paid respect to Saya U Ba Than
Garawa by RIT 69ers
RIT swimmers at Inya Crosslake Competition
Crosslake Competition at Inya Lake
Till we meet again (Poem about SEAP Games)
Fifth SEAP Games
Ko Htay Aung and Ko Khin Maung Myint (M71) in Mandalay
Five are GBNF : Soe Win M69, Aye Lwin M69, Han Sein C69, Ye Pinn M69, Aung Gyi Shwe EP69.Saya U Moe Aung and 69ersDanny and Albert (Great Musicians)Sad to note that Thein Maung, Myint Pe, Khin Maung Gyi and Maung Tun passed away in 2021.
The Class graduated in 1969
69er Golden Jubilee (GJ) of Graduation Held at the Assembly Hall on Gyogone Campus Tin Tin (Anne, EC69, USA) — lone female EE69er –had her first Home Coming since Graduation. She donated to the GJ Celebration
Reunion Dinner Former Colleagues of U Aung Min helped with the Catering Daniel Tint Lwin and Albert Kyaw Min led the Entertainment Program
The GBNF list now has 116 members. About a third of the Class have passed away.
December 15, 2019 ICST / UCSY
U Thein Oo, Dr. Pyke Tin, U Soe Paing, U Hla Min, Dr. Kyaw Thein (GBNF)U Thein Oo, Dr. Pyke Tin, U Soe Paing, U Hla Min
6th Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe of ICST/UCSY
Reunion Dinner
Daw Mar Mar Soe gave me a ride
Saya U Soe Paing (Co-founder of UCC) gave a speech.
Saya Dr. Kyaw Thein (GBNF) succeeded Saya Dr. Tin Maung (GBNF) as Rector of ICST.
Saya Dr. Pyke Tin succeeded Dr. Kyaw Thein as Rector of ICST.
Saya U Thein Oo is a successful entrepreneur.
There are 25 (or so) batches.
Photo shoot for each batch
Entertainment by sayas, sayamas, alumni and invited guests
I inform you all with saddened heart that one of our friends, Ko Kyaw Tint (Mining69)(Moscow byan), passed away in the morning of 8 September 2021 at the age of 74 of coronary heart disease. He had been suffering Parkinson’s disease since last four years ago and can’t maneuver properly. May his soul Rest In Peace. GBNF 110 .
HlaMin 