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Ancient Myanmar ball game battles for survival in troubled nation

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Chinlone is Myanmar 's national game and dates back centuries.

Branded a blend of sport and art, it is often played to music, and is typically practised differently by men and women.

Play has plunged in recent years , with the Covid-19 pandemic followed by the 2021 military coup and subsequent civil war.

"I worry about this sport disappearing," says master chinlone ball maker Pe Thein .

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