| Myanmar at the 2014 Asian Games | |
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| IOC code | MYA |
| NOC | Myanmar Olympic Committee |
| in Incheon | |
| Medals Ranked 20th |
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| Asian Games appearances (overview) | |
Myanmar participated in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea from 19 September to 4 October 2014.
| Myanmar at the 2014 Asian Games | |
|---|---|
| | |
| IOC code | MYA |
| NOC | Myanmar Olympic Committee |
| in Incheon | |
| Medals Ranked 20th |
|
| Asian Games appearances (overview) | |
Myanmar participated in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea from 19 September to 4 October 2014.
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Zaw Zaw Aung Zaw Lat Wai Lin Aung | Sepaktakraw | Men's Double Regu | 22 September |
| Kyu Kyu Thin Phyu Phyu Than Khin Hnin Wai | Sepaktakraw | Women's Double Regu | 22 September |
 | Myanmar Sepaktakraw Women's Team | Sepaktakraw | Women's Team | 28 September |
 | Aung Pyae Tun Htoo Aung Kyaw Kyaw Soe Win Naing Lin Aung Zaw Zaw Aung | Sepaktakraw | Men's Regu | 2 October |
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