"Thai Deputy Defense Minister Condemns Cambodia Over Landmine Incident Injuring Thai Soldiers; Keo Remy, however, warned, 'Please do not walk like a crab.'" | BREAKING: Tensions Escalate: Thai Troops Prepare to Launch Unauthorized Attack on Cambodian Territory Amid Internal Political Strife | Cambodia Rebuts Thailand’s Baseless Landmine Allegations and Urges Diplomacy to Maintain Regional Peace | Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Using Landmine Incidents as a Political Tool and Violating Ceasefire Agreements | Breaking: Kandal Provincial Police Arrest Notorious Lotion Manufacturer Love Riya | Cambodia Clarifies Misleading Claims About Ottawa Convention Meeting in Bangkok | Cambodia, China, and Thailand Discuss Regional Cooperation and Border Disputes at Mekong-Lancang Meeting | Smile Asia Philanthropic Visionary Award” Presented to Dr. Pich Chanmony Hun Manet | Cambodia & Thailand Call for Restraint and Adherence to International Agreements | International Observer Team Conducts Monitoring Visit Following Cambodia–Thailand Ceasefire Agreement | Cambodia, Vietnam Strengthen Ties in High‑Level Video Conference; Aim for $20B Trade |

PM Urges Persons with Disabilities to Strive for Success in Sports

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged all athletes with disabilities to strive to show everyone that persons with disabilities have the ability to play sports just like athletes that do not have disabilities.

Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the 3rd National Games and the 1st Paralympics Games on Monday evening, 21 November 2022, at the Moradok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh, Prime Minister Hun Sen said he believes that persons with disabilities can play and take part in sports like athletes who do not have disabilities.

This is the first time that Cambodia has organized a sports competition for athletes with disabilities to take part. This year’s national games feature 38 sports and include also 7 paralympic sports chosen by the Ministry of Education and the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia. The games are taking place from 19-30 November, 2022.


Related News