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  • Registrar

    Rangoon University

    • U Htin Si
    • U Yu Khin (father of Dr. Marie Yu Khin and Dr. Richard Yu Khin) : founded IFL (Institute of Foreign Languages), which later became YUFL (Yangon University of Foreign Languages)
    • Daw Sein Sein (spouse of Pali Professor U Tin Lwin) : transferred to Department of Higher Education

    Engineering Institutes

    • U Sein Hla (BIT) : graduated from MIT
    • U Soe Thein (RIT) : former Ba Ka Tha Leader; transferred to DHE
    • U Hla (RIT)
    • U Thet Lwin (RIT) : author, composer and pianist

    Others

    • U Kyaw Khin (IM 1) : became Deputy Minister
    • Daw Nyunt Nyunt Win (RASU) : taught at Physics; spouse of U Ko Lay (RUBC Gold, Chief Editor of WPD)
    • U Khin Nyo (Moulmein) : taught at the Institute of Economics; managed the Rowing team

  • Brothers

    Brother Clementian

    Brother Clementian was loved by his former students. When he passed away, the cortege left from SPHS (St. Paul’s High School) to the Tamwe Christian Cemetery. When the cars arrived at the Cemetery for the Burial Service, many cars were still leaving SPHS.

    His younger brother had a couple of Doctorates, but his teaching was not valued as highly as that of Brother Clementian, who did not have a Doctorate.

    Brother Clementian was a Brother Director. He retired from being a Brother Director, but he did not retire from his love of teaching.

    It was customary for Brother Directors to go round and inspect the classes. Brother Clementian would not allow the Brother Director or the Assistant Director to come near his class.

    Brother Clementian did not know or care if a student is a son of the Prime Minister, Minister or a high ranking official. He treats every student fairly.

    He taught High School Mathematics. He had several texts and reference books. He would teach a topic and ask one or more students to go onto the blackboard to show what they have learned and to solve selected problems. He reminded students not to impose unnecessary “restrictions”. For example, if he asked a student to draw a triangle, it should be an arbitrary one (not restricted as an isosceles or equilateral) and it could/should be labeled differently from the one used in his example.

    Sad to hear that some present day students do not get marks if they deviate from “rote learning”.

    Every student would have two (or more) exercise books, so that he can collect and grade the homework. Every week, he would give a test of three questions to be answered in one hour. This training prepared many students to complete six questions in the Matriculation examination much earlier than the allotted three hours and score Distinctions.

    He acknowledges that some students (e.g. Min Oo) are gifted and have learned beyond High School Mathematics.

    Many remember his smile, and a few remember the strong finger that he used for poking at “badly behaving” students.

    Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint (SPHS60) wrote :

    I have forgotten the name of the maths textbook. It was a govt prescribed one. There was another book to used in college. Brother Clementian finished was the first book but blithely went in with the book for Inter A during our matrix class. It made the questions in additional maths easier for us because of this.

    There was only one person who could beat Brother. Often when a maths problem has been solved by himself, Myo Myint (your brother in law) would shout that he could work out the solution using less number of steps. And he was always correct. Do Si at the end of his working out each tine, he would turn to Myo Myint and asked “Can you do better?” which Myo Myint often could.

    Dr. Nyan Taw (SPHS63) wrote :

    Brother Clementian taught us mathematics in high school. Seem we were the last lucky group (A&B) he taught before he retired. Min Oo was in A whereas I was in B class. The best maths teacher ever !!!

    U Than Win (SPHS63, RIT69er) wrote :

    Whenever I find “Sequence Geometry “in the old stock of books I always remember our great Maths teacher. We love and revered but sometime we feel somewhat frightened whenever we lack preparation. The most remembered word in this geometry book is QED (which is to be proved) because he always stare at us and stressed the word whenever the problem is solved.

    Gone, gone
    But still in our heart.

  • Dr. Julie Han (T61)

    • Sayama was among the pioneer female engineering students in Burma/Myanmar.
    • Her contemporaries include Sayama Daw Tin Tin Ohn (Amy Thwin, T61), Daw Yin Yin Kyi (T61), and Ms. Pauline Reynolds (ChE61).
    • Served as the Vice President of Theravada Buddhist Association of America (TBSA)
    • Headed the fund raising for the first Dhammananda Vihara in Daly City, Northern California.
    • Passed away several years ago, Saya U Htin Paw (EE 58, Past President of TBSA, GBNF) donated to the new Dhammananda Vihar in Half Moon Bay in memory of Sayama Julie.

    The following is what she wrote for SPZP-2000.


    Sayama Julie Han
    

    Here is a brief description of my years after leaving RIT.

    I spent 6 years at Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, getting a M.S. degree in Textile Chemistry and Ph. D. in Materials Science.

    The companies that I worked for in chronological order are:
    Burlington Industries, CIBA-GEIGY, Sears Roebuck, Levi-Strauss, Raychem Corp, Tacan Corp, Johnson Matthey Inc, Xytronyx Corporation.

    At present I am working as a sales manager for an optoelectronic company IPITEK, which is a division of Tacan Corp. Since 1980 I left the field of textile engineering and have been working in opto-electronic field.

    Look forward to seeing you at the Reunion.
    Best regards.
    Julie

  • U Tin Maung Nyunt’s Donation

    Saya U Tin Maung Nyunt’s birthday is December 30. He usually celebrates his birthdays by taking eight precepts and practicing vipassana meditation.

    Saya is one day older than Saya Allen Htay (GBNF). They came back together from the US on the same ocean liner. Since it was a long trip, they usually play Bridge with Saya U Soe Paing and Saya U Ko Ko Lay (GBNF).

    Update

    Saya’s height has shrunk 1 or 2 inches, but he does not mind. He is fond of the saying “All great men are short.”

    Saya stays in shape by hiking, stationary biking and practicing meditation. He invites his dhamma friends to his house to take part in the meditation sessions.

    Donation

    Saya donated $500 to the “Staff Training Component” of the YTU Library Modernization Project via Northern California RIT Alumni Association.

    U Myint Swe (EP74, Secretary) presented the donation receipt and the Appreciation Award to Saya.

    Saya also took care of selected old friends in Myanmar. Saya also donated to selected monasteries and meditation centers in Myanmar.

  • Ethics and Education

    • In primary school at PPBRS (Private Primary Boundary Road School). we had to study “Mingalar Kabyar ” by Dagon U Tun Myint.
      I received a Thermos Flask for successfully reciting the Kabyar.
    • During our middle and high school days at SPHS (St. Paul’s High School), there was a class period when Catholic students take Catechism or go to the Chapel to pray.
    • Students, who profess other religions, study “Morals and Manners”, “Sar Nar Kya Ni Ti” and other texts.
    • In some classes we also studied Hygiene and “Pyi Thu Ni Ti”.
    • A good education system does not promote “rote learning” or the idea that “some professions are above others”.
    • Many students who stood Top in the Matriculation examination pursued their interests (e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering, Medicine).
    • A good system leads students to be “life long learners” and “ethical citizens”.
    • In the early days, students from neighboring countries came to study at Rangoon University.
    • RU undergraduate and graduate students excelled in their studies abroad.
    • The students were good not only in academics but in other areas (sports, fine arts, …)
    • Sad to see the decline of education and the destruction of values.
    • Destroying the revered Students Union on July 8, 1962 is incomprehensible.
    • Destroying a working education system is unbearable.
    • Destroying the good will and ethics of people is lamentable.

  • Sayas in US and Canada

    The following Sayas and Sayamas are/were living in the United States and Canada.

    ARCHITECTURE

    • U Myo Myint Sein (Southern California)
    • U Bilal Raschid (East Coast)

    BURMESE

    • U Saw Tun (Illinois)
    • U Kyaw Hlaing (Southern California)

    CHEMICAL

    • U Myat Thwin (Keusan Lin) (Texas)
    • U Maung Maung (George Chan) (Northern California)
    • U Htun Aung Kyaw (East Coast)
    • Dr. Min Kwan Tham (U Kyaw Than)
    • Dr. Kuo C. Chiu (U Tin Aung) (Southern California)
    • Dr. Chwan Peng Kyan (U Maung Maung Chwan, ChE ) resides in (Florida/New Jersey)

    CHEMISTRY

    • Daw Rosie

    CIVIL

    • Dr Aung Gyi (Canada)
    • Dr. San Hla Aung (Louisiana/Myanmar)
    • Dr. Aung Soe (Illinois)
    • Dr Ohn Myint (Washington, DC)
    • U Myat Htoo (Northern California)
    • U Samual Ne Than
    • U Aung Myint (New York)
    • Dr. Ye Myint (Southern California?)
    • U Leu Swe San
    • U Kyi Kong Tham (U Kyi, Northern California),
    • U Douglas Kaung (U Kaung, Washington)

    ELECTRICAL

    • Dr. Christopher Lee (L. Tin Tun, Southern California)

    ENGLISH

    • Daw Khin Khin Chit Maung (Northern California)
    • U Des Rodgers (Canada)

    MECHANICAL

    • U Aung Khin (Canada)
    • U San Tun (Sain Fone Wong, Northern California)
    • U Tin Htut (Southern California)
    • U Tin Maung Nyunt (Northern California)
    • Dr. Tin Win (Southern California)
    • Dr. Nyo Win (K H Chen, Taiwan & Northern California)
    • U Tin Maung Oo (Southern Californiam GBNF)
    • Dr. Daw Jessie Htwe
    • U Mao Toon Siong (Northern California)
    • U Kyaw Myint (Northern California)

    METALLURGY

    • U Thein Aung (Northern California)
    • U Than Tin (Southern California)

    PETROLEUM

    • U Aung Than (Ohio)

    PHYSICS

    • Dr. Maung Maung Gyi (Canada)

    TEXTILE

    • U Kyaw Myint (Canada)

  • SPHS VIIIA (1960 – 61)

    A part of the Group Photo was posted by Dr. Nyunt Wai (SPHS63).

    First Row (Sitting) :
    Brother Felix served as Brother Director. After nationalization, he moved back to Germany.
    Saya U Nyunt Maung taught Burmese
    Saya Beatson taught Physics. He was Scout Master.
    Brother Anthony was Class Teacher. He taught Mathematics.

    Second Row (Standing) :
    Herbert KCL (Khai Chin Liang) was a member of the Band.
    Kok Leong became a doctor).
    Brownie Way (Aung Thu Yein, EC69, GBNF) stood 13th in the Matriculation of 1963. He worked for MOC and Schlumberger.
    Tommy Aung attended RASU.

    Third Row (Standing) :
    Aung Chaw (Victor, C69) studied Civil Engineering. After retirement, he became a monk. He is known as Sayadaw U Okkantha. He resided at Sagaing Hills before moving to Thonegwa.
    Maung Maung Kyi (Dip Ing) is Full Green at RUBC (Rangoon University Boat Club). He studied Pulp and Paper for his ChE at Dresden University. Hw worked for Sittaung Paper Mill and PpIC. He is now enjoying retirement in Wales, UK.
    There were two Than Win. One is also known as Henry Wong.
    Nay Lin is a buddy of Than Win (Henry).
    Eddie Nyunt was a member of the SPHS football team.

    Fourth Row (Standing) :
    Win Maung was boarder and a member of the Band. He studied Medicine.
    Than Htay is a cousin of Win Maung, He studied Engineering.
    Edwin David (GBNF) became Priest of St. Mary’s Cathedral.
    Orlando Thein was Boarder and a member of the Band. He studied Medicine.
    Jerry Hin Hwa (Htin Paw) was Captain of the football team. He became an Editor. He was also a member of the Band.

  • SPHS 63 (2)

    • The following are about some students who matriculated from St. Paul’s High School in 1963.
    • See related posts (e.g. D S Saluja) in my web site and FB pages.

    Scholarship holders

    • In the Matriculation examination in 1963, the students from St. Paul’s High School had five in the Top Five, seven in the Top Ten and ten in the Top Twenty.
    • All were awarded Collegiate Scholarship with a monthly allowance of 75 Kyats (gross) and 60 Kyats (net after tuition fees).
    • The Top Three scored Distinctions in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English and had high scores in Burmese.
    • In those days, less than ten students scored Distinction in English, and only a couple scored Distinction in Burmese.

    The standings were

    • Khin Maung U (George) : First in the whole of Burma
    • Min Oo (Kenneth) : Second
    • Myo San (Freddie, GBNF) : Third
    • Nyunt Wai (Victor) : Fourth
    • Thein Wai : Fifth
    • Hla Min : Seventh
    • Aung Kyaw Zaw (Johnny) : Ninth
    • Maung Maung Kyi : Eleventh
    • Aung Thu Yein (Brownie, GBNF) : Thirteenth
    • Khin Maung Zaw (Frank) : Seventeenth

    Of the ten,

    • Six chose to study Medicine
    • Three choose to study Engineering and/or Computer Science
    • One chose to study Mathematics

    The scholarship holders were

    • presented with certificates and awards at the Assembly Hall of SPHS
    • invited by the Old Paulians’ Association to attend the Annual Dinner

    Dr. Khin Maung U

    • Scored 299 out of 300 marks for Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics (where the Chief Examiner supposedly took back a mark from the perfect score).
    • Was selected Multiple Luyechun at IM(1).
    • Due to changes in the Education System, he and fellow bright students had to study the M.Sc. (Med Sc).
    • After a long wait, he was able to complete Fellowships and MD. His experience in Medical Research and Teaching landed jobs in US Universities and FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
    • After retirement, he has posted hundreds of Medical Research Reports for lay readers.
    • Earlier, he translated Dhamma Talks (e.g Abdhidhamma Course by Dr. Nandamarlarbhivamsa) into English and also served as Gawpaka for selected monasteries in the Maryland Area.

    Dr. Min Oo

    • Learned Advanced Mathematics while still in High School.
    • Received two Doctorates in Mathematics from Germany.
    • Retired as Professor from McMasters University in Canada.

    Dr. Myo San (GBNF)

    • Mastered Phonetics and English early
    • Took early retirement as a Surgeon

    Dr. Nyunt Wai

    • Retired as Professor of Physiology
    • Taught at Im(1), IM(2) and a Malaysian University
    • Hobbies: Writing (include Kabyars), Painting
    • Founded “Sagar Pariyae” Facebook Group

    Dr. Thein Wai

    • Moved to USA after graduation from IM(2)

    Hla Min

    • Studied Electrical Communications and Computer Science
    • Taught at UCC (Universities’ Computer Center), DCS (Department of Computer Science) and ICST (Institute of Computer Science and Technology)
    • Retired after working in Silicon Valley
    • Jack of All Trades and Master of Some

    Dr. Aung Kyaw Zaw

    • Joined Military after graduation from IM(2)

    Maung Maung Kyi

    • Studied Chemical Engineering at University of Dresden, Germany
    • Specialization : Pulp and Paper
    • Worked at Sittaung Paper Mill and PPIC
    • Moved to Wales, UK

    Aung Thu Yein (GBNF)

    • Studied Electrical Communications
    • Worked for MOC and Schlumberger

    Dr. Khin Maung Zaw

    • Worked in Myanmar and UK

    RUBC Novice Crew in 1963

    • Maung Maung Kyi (Bow, Dip Ing in ChE, Wales, UK) : Bow
    • Hla Min : No. (2)
    • Kyaw Wynn : No. (3)
    • Willie Soe Mg (Stroke, BDS, GBNF) : Stroke
    • Myint Thein (SPHS 62, B.Com 66) : Cox

    The crew was Runner-up in Senior Novices in the Monsoon Regatta.

    The crew members were awarded Full Green at the end of the year.

    Birthday Soon Gathering hosted by Kyaw Wynn

    • Kyaw Wynn was my high school Classmate and my crew mate at RUBC.
    • When the Rangoon University closed following the “First Anniversary of 7th July” Protests, he and Maung Maung Kyi applied for State Scholarship to study Engineering in Dresden, Germany.
    • He is a cousin of Saya U Tin Htut (M60) and Sayama Daw Kin Kin Chit Maung (RIT English).
    • A few years afo, he offered birthday soon kyway to Uzin Okkantha (Victor, Aung Chaw) and treated his former classmates (some of whom have not seen each other for a long time) at Aung Thu Kha (aka “Shwe Ba Htamin Saing”).

    Attendees at Kyaw Wynn’s Gathering

    • Aye Ngwe (Edwin Ngwe)
    • Kyaw Win (“Birthday Boy”)
    • Khin Maung Bo (Alan Saw Maung, EP69)
    • Hla Min (EC69)
    • Uzin Okkantha (Aung Chaw, Victor, C69)
    • Than Win (M69)
    • Aung Kyi (Arthur Kyi)
    • Tin Tun (M69)
    • Khin Maung Zaw (Frank Gale, IM1 70, UK)

    Gone But Not Forgotten (GBNF)

    • Aung Khin (DSA)
    • Aung Thu Yein (Brownie Way, Electrical Communications)
    • Dr. Aung Thwin (Alfred, USA)
    • Chit Po Po (Mechanical)
    • Edwin David (Priest)
    • Dr. Freddie Sein
    • Dr. Maung Maung Aye
    • Min Thaw (Gilbert Thaw, Electrical Power)
    • Myint Soe (Willie Soe Mg, BDS)
    • Dr. Myo San (Freddie Ba San)
    • Patrick Ba Maung (Uzin)
    • Shwe Zan Aung (OTS)
    • Tin Nwe (Cowboy, Civil)
    • …

    Miscellaneous

    • Late Bloomers include Dr. Htin Aung (Civil), Dr. Myo Khin (Civil), Dr. Nyan Taw (Marine Biology).
    • Entrepreneurs include Dave Singh Saluja (Thailand) and Krishnan Lal (Australia)
    • Priests include Uzin Aung Chaw, Uzin Patrick Ba Maung, Bernard Taylor (Missionary) and Edwin David (Priest)

  • Champions (2)

    Soccer


    Suk Bahadhur

    • Played soccer for Shan States, Army and Burma.
    • One of the three Bahadhur from the Shan States Soccer team that won the Inaugural Champions for Inter State and Division Tournament in 1952.
    • Recruited to play for the Army in the First Division.
    • Initially played Forward in the 5-3-2 formation.
    • Later played Midfielder in the 4-2-4 formation.
    • Captain of the Burma Selected.
    • Chosen as a Asian All Star.

    Asian All Stars

    • Suk Bhadhur
    • Maung Maung (Navy)
      Most prominent among the five or more Burma Selected named Maung Maung
    • Khin Maung Tun (Goalkeeper)
    • Tin Aung (Goalkeeper)

    Swimming

    Tin Maung Ni

    • Swam for Rangoon University, Navy and Burma.
    • Won Gold Medals at the SEAP Games and Asian Games.
    • Invited to a US Tour
    • Competed in Olympics
    • Ba Than Nyunt wrote : Dear Sir, (U)Tin Maung Ni won Gold medals not only in SEAPgames but also in two successive Asian Games. If my recall is right, he is from Bhan Maw, Kachin State.

    Training by Mr. Matsuda (Japanese Coach)

    Richard Yu Khin wrote : I was on the swim team with Tin Maung Ni who is a gentleman. Ten of us were trained by Mr. Matsuda who was on the Japanese national swim team. Mr. Matsuda was manager of a Japanese company in Rangoon. He made us swim six 50 metres sprints, with one minute interval. The time difference for the 1st and 6th sprints — the decline curve should be limited. This was the first time we had scientific training in swimming. Tin Maung Ni was the only Asian, other than Japanese, to win a gold medal in swimming at the Asian Games. The US Embassy provided a goodwill tour of USA for Tin Maung Ni. He is from the Kachin State.

    Khin Maung Zaw (EC76) wrote

    Tin Maung Ni went for an overseas competition, brought back a VW Beetle with a faux skin glued?? over the body. Of course, it was an big attraction those days.

    Other Male Champions

    • Mya Thee
    • Maung Kyi
    • Aung Than
    • Nanda Kyaw Swar
    • …

    Female Champions

    • Soe Sisters (Sally, Mary, Maisie, Muya)
    • Elizabeth Smythe
    • Marla Swe
    • Polly Ba San
    • …

    Tennis

    Joe Ba Maung

    • Burma Men Singles Champion
    • Burma Men Doubles Champion (e.g. with Than Lwin)
    • Burma Mixed Doubles Champion (e.g. with Daw Ruby Kha)
    • Taught English (e.g. at RIT)
    • Manager at Burma Railways
      Also In-charge of Burma Railways Sports

    Successors

    • Than Lwin succeeded Joe Ba Maung as Singles Champion.
    • Maung Maung Lay (Ah Pu Lay) succeeded Than Lwin as Singles Champion.
      He was Burma Doubles Champion with Than Htut.

    Female Champions

    • Mu Mu Khin
    • Jacqueline Tun Shwe
    • Ni Ni Chone

    Track and Field

    Myee Tun Naw

    • Burma and SEAP Champion for Marathon.
    • Competed in Asian Games and Olympics.

    Sin Bwe Gan

    • Burma and SEAP Champion for 5000 and 10000 meters.
    • Runner up in the Marathon (in the early days)
    • Succeeded Myee Tun Naw as Marathon Champion.

    Jimmy Crampton

    • Won High School (from St. Paul’s) and Inter-Institute tournaments
    • Burma and SEAP Champion for 1500 meters.
    • KMZ wrote : Jimmy Crampton is an OP, Old Paulian. If my memory serves me one of his running partners was non other than our own Dr. Rafiul Ahad, ex-UCC.
    • Editor’s note : Rafiul was chosen for the preliminary team for Burma. He placed third in the hurdles. His coach was Kyaw Khin (Old Paulian, and Burma Champion in hurdles and 1500m).

    Mra Brothers

    • Tun Mra won Gold for 4×100 m relay in 2nd SEAP
      Captain of RU Track and Field Team
    • Kyaw Mra won Silver for Hurdles in 2nd SEAP
      Became National Coach
    • Soe Mra won Gold for Pole Vault in 2nd SEAP and subsequent SEAP.
    • Win Mra, Maung Maung Mra and Aung Mra also excelled in Pole Vault

    Female Champions

    • Gracie Carr
    • Ma Tin Pu,
    • Ma Khin Htay
    • Jennifer Tin La
    • Than Than
    • Khin Khin Htwe
    • …

    Table Tennis

    Mao Toon Siong

    • Burma Singles and Doubles Champion
    • Represented Burma in SEAP, Asian Games and Wold Championship
    • Served as Coach of the National Table Tennis team.
    • Taught Mechanical Engineering at RIT

    Successor

    • Ba Wai
    Mao Toon Siong

    Boxing

    Kyar Ba Nyein

    • Competed in Olympics
    • Trained young boxers
    • Promoted Burmese Martial Arts
    • Excellent Checkers (Kyar) player
    • Featured in Ludu Daw Ah Mar’s book on “Mandalay Thar and Mandalay Thu”

    Champions

    • Thein Myint
      Represented Burma in SEAP, Asian Games and Olympics
    • Tin Tun are Burma Boxing Champions
      Represented Burma in SEAP, Asian Games and Olympics

  • Soccer

    Shwe Yoe (Scott, author and teacher) introduced soccer [football] to Diocesan Boys High School.

    BAA (Burma Athletic Association) stadium (aka Aung San Stadium) hosted the First Division matches.
    There were League Championship and Dunlop Knock Out Tournament .

    For several years, Rangoon University First Eleven competed as a First Division team.

    Saya Nyein (Diocesan Alumni) was RU Coach.

    U Than Win (Captain of RU football) studied in the US and served as a Director of SPED (Sports and Physical Education Department) or equivalent. His spouse retired as Professor of Botany Department, RU.

    Some early players include

    • U Chan Tha (Captain of the Prome Hall Soccer team & Past Captain of RUBC),
    • U Tun Kyi (engineer)
    • Collegian Nay Win (Academy winner)
    • U Kenneth Shein (father of Ma Pale Shein (ex-UCC))

    U Chan Tha’s team won the Inter-Hall Soccer Trophy for two consecutive years. Saya U Tin Swe (EE53, GBNF) was a star player.

    Saya U Myo Myint Sein (A58) was a well-known soccer player.

    Ko Kyaw Sint (Edward, T70) was among the preliminary members for Burma Selected, when his career was cut short by a vicious tackle by Tin Han.

    At one time, the RU Sports Council conferred University Gold, Blue and Half Blue to eligible students who excel in sports.

    Burma Selected (RIT alumni) include

    • Ko Kyaw Htin (C67)
    • Ko Soe Myint Lwin (EP68, GBNF)
    • John Tint (M72, GBNF)

    RIT Soccer Selected include

    • Ko Khin Maung Lay (Henry, T68)
    • Ko Myo Nyunt (C69)
    • Ko Myint Sein (Jabu)
    • Ko Khin Maung Lay (Mutu),
    • Sai Thein Maung

    Notes

    In our days, Saya U Maung Maung Than (GBNF) chaired the RIT Sports Council. Certificates were presented to the RIT sportsmen and sportswomen at the Annual gathering.

    U Maung Maung was the Sports Officer at RIT.

    Many people in Myanmar follow the World Cup, Premium League, European Cup in addition to the soccer tournaments (Asian Games, SEA Games …) in which Myanmar compete.

    On a side note, some people remember “U Thant”, and the once “powerful soccer nation in SE Asia (and beyond)” when they hear the name “Burma”.