Olympic values education to continue in Phnom Penh schools
Cambodian students will learn about Olympic values through a national program in high schools.
Monday 2 November · 20:18 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- The National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) will continue its Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) in four high schools in Phnom Penh from November 3-6. [1]
- The program aims to promote Olympic values like excellence, respect, friendship, and fair play among students. [1]
- This year's program will also include information about Cambodia's preparation to host the 2031 Asian Youth Games. [1]
What happened
The National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) is launching its annual Olympic Values Education Programme in four Phnom Penh high schools. The program will run from November 3-6 and is supported by Olympic Solidarity.
Why it matters
By educating youth about Olympic values and sports, Cambodia aims to foster healthy lifestyles and potentially identify future athletes for international competitions, including the upcoming Asian Youth Games.
Background
The OVEP program is a yearly activity by NOCC to promote Olympic values and encourage youth participation in sports, aligning with government policy to boost physical education and sports.
Key terms
- Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP)
- An educational program that teaches about the ethical values of Olympism.
- Olympic Solidarity
- A program of the International Olympic Committee that helps National Olympic Committees develop their sports.
Sources (1)
[1] Kampuchea Thmey គណៈកម្មាធិការជាតិអូឡាំពិកកម្ពុជា បន្តផែនការបញ្ជ្រាបអំពីគុណតម្លៃអូឡាំពិកនៅតាមវិទ្យាល័យទូទាំងប្រទេស 2 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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