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Kazakhstan's representative team, Altay, arrives at the Horizon Lake View Resort
Malaysia's Shanghai Golden Age make their way to the opening dinner
Htun Myint Naing speaks with the Myanmar team before dinner
Professor Dr. Thet Khine Win, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Sports, kicks off the AVC 2016 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship with his opening address at the dinner
Mr Ghaffar Derakhshandeh, AVC Control Committee President, delivering his opening speech at the dinner
Htun Myint Naing delivering his welcome address at the dinner and wishing the Myanmar volleyball team success at the games
Delegates and officials rub shoulders and enjoy dinner at the Horizon Lake View Resort
Htun Myint Naing delivering a rallying call for the Myanmar team to do their best and enjoy the games
All the teams are gathered courtside for the opening ceremony
The teams are gathered in rows in front of their flags to await the commencement of the games
To officially kick off the matches, H.E Dr. Myint Htwe, Union Minister for Ministry of Health and Sports, providing the opening speech for the Opening Ceremony
Htun Myint Naing addresses the athletes, coaches, referees and officials to highlight the significance of the championship for Myanmar and the boost it will give to sports in the country. He wishes all teams well
H.E Dr. Myint Htwe, Union Minister for Ministry of Health and Sports, presenting teams with the Welcome Certificates
The first game between Myanmar and Vietnam commences. The team from Myanmar is in dark blue on the right
Nothing escapes the control committee who keep a close eye on the proceedings
The team from Myanmar plays with passion
The Vietnamese players are equally determined and matches the home team stride for stride and serve for serve
Players of Maseco, the team from Vietnam, huddles together after winning an important point
The Myanmar team played well and inches out the Vietnamese team in all three games - 17 to 25; 20 to 25; and 21 to 25