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Cambodia devises plan for torch relay tour for SEA Games 32

Cambodia’s National Organising Committee of the 2023 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games (CAMSOC-CAMAPGOC) has met with representatives of Cambodian embassies in ASEAN countries regarding the torch relay tour for SEA Games 32 and ASEAN Para Games 12, which will be held in the country from May 5-17 and Jun 3-9, respectively.
Cambodia devises plan for torch relay tour for SEA Games 32 ảnh 1The CAMSOC-CAMAPGOC officials discuss plans for the torch relay with Cambodian embassy representatives to ASEAN nations in advance of the SEA Games 32. (Photo: khmertimeskh.com)

Phnom Penh (VNA) - Cambodia’s National Organising Committeeof the 2023 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games (CAMSOC-CAMAPGOC) has met with representatives of Cambodian embassies in ASEAN countries regardingthe torch relay tour for SEA Games 32 and ASEAN Para Games 12, which will be held inthe country from May 5-17 and Jun 3-9, respectively.

Vath Chamroeun, SecretaryGeneral of the CAMSOC-CAMAPGOC, appealed to all Cambodians both at home andabroad to take part in promoting the torch relay and preparefor the upcoming games.

He said the torch relay will start in Siem Reap and will be an important moment to remind everyone of thegreatness of the 2023 SEA Games and of the pride that Cambodia is hosting the events for the firsttime.

Chamroeun asked all Cambodians who are living in theSoutheast Asia countries, workers and students to join in the torch relaycelebration.

He noted all Cambodian embassy representatives exchanged ideasand detailed specific plans for torch parades in each country. Each CambodianAmbassador in all ASEAN countries will prepare for the celebration and torchparade.

Chamroeun said that the Cambodian embassies mustcooperate with the National Olympic Committee in each country and localauthorities to promote SEA Games.

Accordingly, King Norodom Sihamoni willpreside over the Torch Lighting Ceremony on March 21 at Angkor Wat.

Thetorch will be carried, circling the famed temple Angkor Wat. On March 22, itwill leave Cambodia to tour the 10 ASEAN nations. Then on April 27, the torchwill return to Cambodia.

CAMSOC-CAMAPGOC on February 16 also reviewed plans for the SEAGames torch relay in the provinces surrounding Tonle Sap lake.

Therelay will begin in Phnom Penh on National Road 5 and run to Kampong Speu province. It is scheduled to run through Kampong Chhnang, Pursat, Battambang,Banteay Meanchey and Siem Reap provinces.

Thereturn leg will bring the torch back through Kampong Thom and Kampong Champrovinces and back to Kandal province via National Road 6A and finally intoMorodok Techo National Stadium for the opening ceremony of the SEA Games./.

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