Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw get mini-pitches under FIFA School Arena Project

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The Myanmar Football Federation (MFF) has announced that, in addition to providing footballs through the FIFA Football for Schools programme, FIFA Arena football fields are being constructed for basic education schools. Currently, Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw have each been allocated one mini-pitch.
Under the current collaboration between FIFA and the Ministry of Education, Myanmar will construct mini-pitches at No 1 Basic Education Middle School (East Dagon) in Yangon and No 6 Basic Education High School in Nay Pyi Taw. Construction of the field at East Dagon BEMS 1 is nearly complete and is expected to be ready for use soon.
This project is part of a global initiative set by FIFA President Gianni Infantino to build over 1,000 high-quality mini-pitch football fields worldwide by 2031.
The primary goal is to provide a safe playing environment for children in schools and communities that lack infrastructure. FIFA directly provides approximately US$70,000 per field for the artificial turf and related equipment. To ensure world-class quality, construction is handled by FIFA’s official partner, Hubei Citygreen Sports Industry Co Ltd, while the Ministry of Education is responsible for the foundation work of the fields.
“These small pitches will undoubtedly become vital training grounds, not only for the next generation who will become the talented players of the future but also for the physical and mental development of our youth,” the MFF stated.
The MFF added that they will continue to strive for more FIFA Arena fields across the country so that students nationwide can play football systematically. — MT/ZN

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