Olympic Stadium to close access and activities on November 6–7
People who use the stadium for exercise or sports will need to make other plans for two days.
Wednesday 4 November · 17:55 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- The Sports Directorate General said access, work, training, exercise and sports activities will stop at the stadium on November 6 and 7. [1]
- The restriction is linked to the fifth National Games and third National Para Games, which run from November 5 to 13. [1]
- The events are scheduled across Phnom Penh and three provinces, with about 4,773 delegates, coaches and athletes taking part. [1]
What happened
On November 4, the Sports Directorate General announced that access and activities at the National Olympic Stadium would be suspended on November 6 and 7. The suspension covers entering the grounds, working, training, exercising and playing sports. The stadium is hosting events for the National Games and National Para Games, scheduled from November 5 to 13.
Why it matters
People planning to use the stadium on November 6 or 7 will not be able to enter or exercise there. The notice identifies those two dates as the restriction period, although the Games run for nine days.
Background
The Games are scheduled for Phnom Penh, Kep, Kampong Chhnang and Svay Rieng. The National Games include 32 sports and 258 events; the National Para Games include 10 sports and 46 events.
Key terms
- National Games
- A national multi-sport competition held among teams representing provinces and institutions.
- National Para Games
- A national sports competition for athletes with disabilities.
- Sports Directorate General
- A government body that oversees sports activities.
Timeline
- November 4, 2026 The Sports Directorate General announced the stadium restriction.
- November 5–13, 2026 The National Games and National Para Games are scheduled to take place.
- November 6–7, 2026 Access, work, training, exercise and sports activities at the stadium are suspended.
Sources (1)
[1] Kohsantepheap Daily តិចអត់ដឹងរឿង! ផ្អាកការចេញ-ចូលហាត់ប្រាណ និងលេងកីឡាគ្រប់ប្រភេទរយៈពេល២ថ្ងៃ នៅពហុកីឡដ្ឋានជាតិអូឡាំពិក 4 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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