Cycling Championship and Angkor Half Marathon to be Held this Month

AKP Phnom Penh, January 05, 2021 --

Siem Reap province will reorganise the National Cycling Championship and the 25th Angkor International Half Marathon this month after the postponement due to COVID-19 crisis.

The update was shared yesterday by Mr. Nou Chamroeun, Secretary General of Cambodian Cycling Federation, adding that the 2020 National Cycling Championship will take place on Jan. 23, and the Angkor International Half Marathon 2020 on Jan. 24.

The events aim to engage people with sports for their health, friendship and solidarity, and to mobilise funds for humanitarian activities.

In 2019, Angkor International Half Marathon attracted over 10,000 national and international runners from many countries, he added.

According to H.E. Vath Chamroeun, Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), the tournaments are allowed with thorough assurance for the compliance with safety measures guided by the Ministry of Health in order to prevent possible spread of COVID-19.

Sourced: AKP