The French Embassy hosted the Cambodian leg of the third “Relay Around the World” event on February 16 to promote physical health and emulate France’s global promotion of Olympic values.
Their common goal is to cover the longest distance possible in 45 minutes, an initiative aimed at demonstrating the inspiring power of the Olympic spirit, a press release from the association said. It is stated that.
“Bravo to the 200 participants in the relay…at the National Olympic Stadium. Adding up the laps, the relay reached 1500km, which is the distance from here to the Olympics.” [Thai] Bangkok city! ” he said.
Additionally, the timing of this event is particularly significant in advance of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as the embassy will undertake a 24-hour global tour across five continents in preparation for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. He added that he is actively involved in relay events. Paris Games.
Samedi Sivasana, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, officially opened the event, while French Ambassador Jacques Perret introduced the seven Cambodians selected for the Paris 2024 volunteer program. They are currently preparing to travel to France to participate in community service activities.
The embassy said the relay was inclusive, featuring participants from various NGOs including Kampuchea Sera Handicap, Rabbit School Organization, Shanty Town Spirit, AEC Foyer La Taste, and Enfants d’Azy. He said it was something.
Students from the Lycée Français René Descartes (LFRD) and the Ecole Française International (EFI) also participated. Cambodian athlete Trung Boon Thong also attended the event and championed the health benefits of physical activity.
Last year’s relay involved 128 French embassies, consulates, permanent representatives and trade unions abroad. The mission began in New Zealand and traveled through Oceania, Asia, Europe, Africa and the United States, ending in the Asia-Pacific region of French Polynesia, the embassy said.