Phnom Penh:A Krong Porli blessing ceremony was held at the National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh, with key figures presiding over the event in preparation for the 5th National Games and 3rd National Para Games 2026.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the ceremony was led by H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, who also serves as the Chairman of the Games Organising Committee. He was accompanied by H.E. Dr. Thong Khon, Senior Minister in Charge of Promoting Sports Development and President of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia.
During the ceremony, both officials lit candles as part of the traditional Krong Porli ritual, which is performed to seek blessings for the upcoming sporting events. The ceremony took place on November 6, symbolizing a significant step in the preparations for the games.