Original sentence: Chinlone was included as a separate sport within the competition, and was also featured in the closing ceremony.The 2013 Southeast Asian Games were hosted in the Burmese capital Nay Pyi Taw, the first Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar since 1969.The inclusion of chinlone was controversial, as other countries could not adequately compete in a uniquely Burmese sport
Edited sentence: After 44 years since the last time Myanmar had hosted the games in 1969, the 2013 games was the perfect chance for Myanmar to show the rest of the region how much they had progressed and modernized.Another notable aspect of chinlone is its significance in the 2013 Southeast Asian Games, hosted in Naypyidaw, Myanmar.By the end of the 2013 Southeast Asian Games, Myanmar had successfully showcased its new modernity, with chinlone at the forefront.The closing ceremony featured chinlone as the face of Burmese culture, and chinlone was even included as a separate sport within the competition.This was controversial, since other countries could not adequately compete in a sport that is unique to Myanmar.While Naypyidaw was still lacking many amenities, with the help of funds from the Chinese government, Myanmar pulled off the highly anticipated event