Over 1,000 journalists registered to cover SEA Games 32
As of April 27, a total of 1,237 journalists have registered to cover the upcoming 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) and the 12th ASEAN Para Games in Cambodia.
SEA Games 32 will take place in Cambodia from May 5-17. (Photo: Cambodia 2023)
Phnom Penh (VNA) – As of April 27, a total of 1,237 journalists haveregistered to cover the upcoming 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) andthe 12th ASEAN Para Games in Cambodia.
The figure was unveiled bythe Ministry of Information’s General Department of Information andBroadcasting (INB) which is in charge of media registration.
Among theregistered journalists, there are 162 reporters from 16 countries.
To ensure good services for the media at the upcoming sports event, the host country Cambodia hasdecided to waive media copyrights, set up two press centres, and offeredinternet connection and free wifi at all competition venues.
To create an impressive SEAGames which Cambodia hosts for the first time, the country has decided to offer free admissionto all sports, free food, accommodation and travel for 11 sports delegations.This is considered a move to attract Southeast Asian tourists to the country during the 32nd SEA Games, thereby making a boost in its tourism sector.
Cambodia is set to organise SEA Games 32 with37 sports, and ASEAN Para Games 12 with 13 sports, which is scheduled to takeplace in May and June, respectively. The event is expected to attract up to 12,000athletes competing for medals.
With the slogan "Sports - Living inPeace", SEA Games 32 will take place from May 5-17 in the capital city ofPhnom Penh and four other localities, namely Siem Reap, Preah Sihanouk,Kampot, and Kep./.
Cambodia has planned to spend 7 million USD to cover the expenses of food and accommodation for all foreign athletes and coaches participating in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games which is scheduled for May, Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said on April 24.
Governor of Cambodia’s Phnom Penh Khuong Sreng has instructed relevant authorities to pay close attention to maintaining security and order during the torch relay of the 32nd SEA Games and the 12th ASEAN Para Games.
Fans will be able to watch live sports matches, especially football events, on the big screens during the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) and the 12th ASEAN Para Game hosted by Cambodia.
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SEA Games 32 will take place in Cambodia from May 5-17. (Photo: Cambodia 2023)
