Myanmar's traditional national sport, Chinlone (caneball), with a history spanning over 1,500 years, remains a vital part of the nation's cultural heritage. "More than just a game, Chinlone is an ...

Mastering control of the rising and falling rattan chinlone ball teaches patience, says a veteran of the traditional Myanmar sport -- a quality dearly needed in the long-suffering nation.

YANGON, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's traditional national sport, Chinlone (caneball), with a history spanning over 1,500 years, remains a vital part of the nation's cultural heritage.