Phnom Penh, Cambodia, June 23, 2025: The National Olympic Committee of Cambodia marked the 131st anniversary of Olympic Day with a major event at Morodok Techo National Stadium on Sunday, June 22, The Phnom Penh Post reports.
The celebration aimed to inspire people of all ages to take up sport or exercise regularly in order to promote global health.
Deputy Prime Minister and NOCC President Dr Thong Khon explained that the 131st anniversary marked the founding of the modern Olympic Movement by Frenchman Pierre de Coubertin in Paris on June 23, 1894.
He noted that this year’s Olympic Day was held under the theme “Let’s Move”, in line with Cambodia’s national campaign “Every youth should know at least one sport for life”.
NOCC Secretary General Vath Chamroeun added: “Commemorating Olympic Day reminds people worldwide of the lasting legacy of the Olympic Movement— a movement that has helped build a more peaceful world. This is the reason Olympic Day is celebrated globally every year.
“As a member of the IOC, Cambodia has consistently joined the world in celebrating Olympic Day each year to remember how the Olympic Movement has brought peace and competitive spirit to global sport — contributing to both physical and mental well-being, and to social harmony,” he added.
As part of this year’s celebrations, the NOCC organised a National Athletes Forum which brought together five Cambodian Olympians, who shared their personal experiences with young athletes and students. The goal was to inspire hope and show young people how to use these stories as motivation for success in the future.
“Our goal is to develop high-quality, healthy human resources, which are vital for sustainable economic and social development. It also helps create a strong foundation of youth athletes to prepare for hosting the Asian Youth Games and Asian Youth Para Games in 2029,” said Dr. Thong Khon.