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Cambodia To Host SEA Games in 2023

AKP Phnom Penh, March 04, 2013 — Cambodia will host SEA Games in 2023, not in 2015 or 2017, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen said this morning at a graduation ceremony at the National Institute of

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Phnom Penh Municipality Organizes 2nd Bicycle Race to Commemorate the 34th January 7 Victory Day

AKP Phnom Penh, January 08, 2013 – The Phnom Penh Municipality in collaboration with Cambodia Cycling Federation organized here on Jan. 6 the 2nd Bicycle Race for Samdech Techo Hun Sen Prize in order to commemorate the 34th Victory Day

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8th Kirirom Mountain Bike Challenge To Be Held This Sunday

AKP Phnom Penh, December 06, 2012 – The 8th Kirirom Mountain Bike Challenge will take place on Dec. 9 at Kirirom National Park in Kampong Speu province, some 120 kilometers west of Phnom Penh capital city.

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Angkor Wat International Duathlon Postponed to Next Year

AKP Phnom Penh, October 18, 2012 – The Angkor Wat International Duathlon was postponed to next year, Mr. Vath Chamroeun, Secretary General of National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) told local media.

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Battambang Wins 2012 Women Football Cup

AKP Phnom Penh, August 31, 2012 – The women football’s team from Battambang province won the 2012 Women Football Cup after beating 2-1 the Banteay Meanchey province’s team in the final.

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Banteay Meanchey: 2012 Women Football Cup Tournament Kicks Off

AKP Phnom Penh, August 23, 2012 – The 2012 Women Football Cup Tournament was opened on Wednesday at Poipet city’s stadium, Banteay Meanchey province, some 360 kilometers northwest of Phnom Penh capital city,

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Angkor Wat International Duathlon To be Held in September

AKP Phnom Penh, August 17, 2012 – The Cambodian Triathlon Federation (CTF) is planning to organize the first-ever Angkor Wat International Duathlon next month in Siem Reap province, some 315 kilometers northwest of Phnom Penh Capital,

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Cambodian Wins 6th International Traditional Boat Racing in Indonesia

AKP Phnom Penh, July 23, 2012 – Cambodia won the gold medal at the 6th International Traditional Boat Racing held from July 12 to 15 in Padang city, Indonesia.

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Cambodia Athletes To Depart for Olympic Games in London Next Month

AKP Phnom Penh, June 14, 2012 – Cambodia will send five athletes to join the 2012 Olympic Games to be held in London, the United Kingdom next month, according to the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) at a press conference on Monday.

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National Wrestling Championship Tournament 2012 Ended

AKP Phnom Penh, May 25, 2012 – The National Wrestling Championship Tournament 2012 was concluded at the national stadium in Phnom Penh on May 23 in the presence of H.E. Bou Chum Serey, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.

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Cambodia Dispatches Six Fighters to Taekwondo Asian Championships in Vietnam

AKP Phnom Penh, May 04, 2012 – Six outstanding Cambodian Taekwondo fighters have left here for Vietnam to join the Taekwondo Asian Championships 2012, taking place from May 4 to 11 in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Air France To Sponsor Cambodian Athletes

AKP Phnom Penh, April 12, 2012 – Air France will provide US$10,000 to Cambodia to support the Cambodian athletes for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, the United Kingdom in July.

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International Half Marathon in Preah Sihanouk Province Wrapped up

AKP Phnom Penh, March 14, 2012 — The First Sihanouk-Ville-Angkor Beer International Half Marathon 2012, taking place on Mar. 11 in Preah Sihanouk coastal province, was wrapped up with remarkable success, said H.E. Vath Chamroeun, Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia.

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Sok An Cup Petanque Tournament Wrapped Up

AKP Phnom Penh, January 17, 2012 – The 4th Sok An Cup Boule and Petanque Tournament was wrapped up this morning at the National Olympic Stadium under the presidency of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council

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Cambodia Wins 21 Medals in 2011 ASEAN Para Games in Indonesia

AKP Phnom Penh, December 23, 2011 — Cambodia won 21 medals in the 2011 ASEAN Para Games held from Dec. 15 to 20 in Solo, Indonesia. Of the 21 medals, Cambodia got two gold medals, seven silver, and 12 bronze in athletics, swimming and cart racing.

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Over 5,000 To Join Angkor Wat International Haft Marathon 2011

AKP Phnom Penh, December 1, 2011 – Over 5,000 athletes will participate in the 16th Angkor Wat International Haft Marathon to be held on Dec. 4 at Angkor Wat Temple, Siem Reap province.

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Cambodia Wins 39 Medals in SEA Games in Indonesia

AKP Phnom Penh, November 24, 2011 – Cambodia won 39 medals in the 26th SEA Games held from Nov. 11 to 22 in Indonesia.

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Cambodia To Dispatch Three Taekwondo Fighters to Olympic Qualifying Games in Thailand

Phnom Penh, November 3, 2011 – The Cambodian Taekwondo Federation has decided to send three women Taekwondo fighters to Olympic Qualifying Games in Thailand.

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2011 National Cycling Championship Begins on Friday in Preah Sihanouk Province

AKP Phnom Penh, October 28, 2011 – The 2011 National Cycling Championship will begin on Friday in Preah Sihanouk coastal province, some 230 kilometers southwest of Phnom Penh capital city. Altogether 218 cyclists from 12 various associations and clubs across the country will participate in the two-day competition, according to Mr. Boeung Kimtor, Deputy Director [...]

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National Olympic Committee Signs MoU with Smart Mobile

AKP Phnom Penh, October 27, 2011 – The National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Mobile Company to sponsor Cambodian sport teams who will participate in the 26th SEA Games in Indonesia

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