AKP Phnom Penh, January 16, 2026 -- The three-day ASEAN-Japan Action on Sports: Gender Equality Workshop, held in Siem Reap province, was successful concluded, stressing commitment to the gender equality in sports, according to the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC).

H.E. Vath Chamroeun, Secretary General of the NOCC and Secretary of State at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, in the closing ceremony on Jan. 15 highlighted that Cambodia, as the host country and chair of the ASEAN-Japan Summit 2026-2027, is committed to promoting the gender equality not only in the sports but also other priority areas for the benefits of sustainable and responsible sport development.

Cambodia has actively utilised sports as a powerful tool for building peace and diplomacy, exemplified by a slogan "Sports Live in Peace" during the 32nd SEA Games 2023 in Cambodia, stressing that the slogan reflected Cambodia's commitment in enhancing sports, which are a core way toward solidarity, unification and stability in-and-out regions, he said. 

Sport plays a crucial role in socio-economic development in each country, and contributes to achieving sustainable development goals toward peace and prosperity, he added.

H.E. Vath Chamroeun also expressed thanks to delegates from ASEAN nations and Japan and international speakers for their participation in the workshop significantly contributing to inclusive sport development framework in the region.

By Lim Nary