35.4 C
Bangkok
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Cambodia poised for SEA Games with Chinese flavour

Cambodian army members walk past the Morodok Techo National Stadium which is the main stadium of the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games – the first time the regional multi-sport tournament will be hosted in Cambodia, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, May 2, 2023. (Photo: Reuters)

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia will welcome thousands of athletes from across the region when the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games begin on Friday with an opening ceremony at a new stadium built and paid for by China.

The capital Phnom Penh will stage the 32nd edition of the biennial SEA Games, the first time Cambodia plays host.

More than 11,000 athletes, coaches and delegates from 10 other countries will descend on the country for the Games, which run until May 17.

Regional…

Read more…

Latest Articles