With less than a month left, the 32nd SEA Games will officially kick off from May 5-17, 2023 in Phnom Penh.

Cambodia

This time is the first time for Cambodia to organize a big game at the ASEAN level.

However, during the past 64 years since organizing this game

In the original name of the 1st Laem Thong Sport in Thailand in 1959

This is almost certainly not the first time Cambodia has hosted it.

with the Laem Thong Sports Federation at that time

Has placed a queue for Cambodia to take charge of organizing the 3rd time in 1963

But from the political situation in Cambodia itself.

causing it to be canceled in the end

And it is Malaysia that is responsible for organizing the 3rd time in Kuala Lumpur instead.

Since knowing that he will be in charge of organizing the 32nd SEA Games, including the 12th ASEAN Para Games on June 4, 2015, Cambodia has been moving forward continuously.

Finance and Economic Minister Vongse Vissot said that organizing both sports games this time costs $ 200 million, or about 6.5 billion baht.

with the construction of a new main stadium in the name of Techo National Stadium heritage

This field is built in the form of a sports complex on an area of ​​more than 100 rai, located away from Phnom Penh.

Go north for about 18 kilometers.

Designed to resemble a sailboat, the Main Stadium commemorates the good relations between Cambodia and China.

that in ancient times

The Chinese traveled to Cambodia by sea.

The highlight is the two prows that are 99 meters high and are surrounded by a moat in the style of an ancient Khmer city.

decorated with Lamduan flower patterns

Cambodia's national flower

In this sports complex

It will be used for water sports such as swimming, water polo and diving.

Including in the main stadium used to organize athletics

and the opening football match

and the final

including organizing the opening and closing ceremonies of the competition

In which the main stadium can accommodate up to 60,000 sports fans

At the same time, Cambodian culture is transmitted through the symbols of the competition.

At the top is Angkor Wat.

A World Heritage Site that Cambodia is proud of

By choosing the gold color that represents wealth, good health and happiness.

Followed by the left is a picture of 11 golden rings, representing 10 ASEAN member countries and 1 ASEAN country.

There is an ASEAN symbol.

10 yellow rice stalks tied together

Refers to member states uniting for friendship and solidarity.

Next down are the 4 Nagas, which in the meaning of Cambodia

regarded as something that protects

And create stability for Cambodia There are 4 colors in total, green, red, blue and yellow, representing the diversity of ASEAN countries.

Not only that, the 4 Naga tails are also tied together.

To represent the unity of each country in this SEA Games

The mascot of the SEA Games is a male rabbit named Borey (Bore), meaning unity. Female named Romdoul (Romdul) is the name of Cambodia's national flower, or Dok Lamduan.

competition management

There are interesting issues, both types of sports, before coming to a conclusion, managing 38 sports for a total of 584 gold medals. It can be said that it is quite chaotic with the removal of Muay Thai.

then put the gunkhmare

His own national sport has entered until it is a big social problem, sweltering every day.

It also includes bringing in the private sector to take care of the benefits.

There is a raise from the fee.

into a live broadcasting royalties

Which each nation thinks differently by looking at the market, the number of interests, the audience base and the economy.

Before thinking about the Thai price, it was up to $ 800,000, or about 28 million baht, until it became a big news.

But in the end, Cambodia could not endure the all-round resistance.

must declare that

Do not charge live broadcast royalties.

Including not collecting admission tickets as well

From the beginning I want to keep it seriously

but was strongly opposed by the current of his own sports fans

In fact, if you look at it to be fair.

Cambodia also intends to make this game worth the investment as possible.

But in reality, the value of the game is not high enough to go over to royalties.

collect substantially

Or collect the entrance fee to see conscientiously

But what the hosts still receive from organizing this SEA Games should lead to the development of the city, public utilities, and strengthening the city's infrastructure.

Importantly, as Samdech Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, has said that this ASEAN game

It is a national pride of the Cambodian government.

This event is considered a diplomatic policy.

to promote the reputation of Cambodia

not long ago

We will see Cambodia show its potential.

Let ASEAN people see each other with the first SEA Games in history.

How will the result come out?

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