Chinlone the national sport of Myanmar (Burma)

Chinlone is a unique combination of sport and dance, a team sport with no opposing team. Over 1,500 years old, it is unknown to the world outside of Myanmar. In essence Chinlone is non-competitive, yet it’s as demanding as the most competitive ball games. The focus is not on winning or losing, but how beautifully you play the game.



In the documentary film, Mystic Ball, a chance encounter with an exotic ball leads a Canadian man, Greg Hamilton, on a journey deep into the little known culture of Myanmar, and its traditional sport, Chinlone.

You can see a fantastic piece of video demonstrating Chinlone here, or there is a QuickTime version here.