Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television, August 12 — The National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) said the 10th Angkor Empire International Marathon would resume on August 31. Its themes were running for peace, unity and people's well-being, and running to protect humanity's heritage. Some funds raised were earmarked for frontline personnel and people displaced by the border situation.
NOCC secretary-general Vath Chamroeun told a briefing on August 12 that committee leaders had approved the restart and that many runners wanted the event to go ahead. He presented it as a way to show solidarity and continue a tradition of charitable giving amid border tensions. The event also highlighted heritage protection, especially Preah Vihear Temple, which the article reports had been seriously damaged by recent shelling.
The event had three aims: promoting peace and unity, protecting heritage and helping those affected by conflict. Previous events donated part of their proceeds to children's hospitals and other charities, and organisers planned to expand that support this year.
The event offered 42 km, 21 km, 10 km and 3 km categories. Organisers reopened registration to local and international runners and invited participants to express a desire for peace and call for protection of shared heritage.
Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television, compiled report.
