Well-known international marathon race returns to Cambodian capital after two-year hiatus due to pandemic

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PHNOM PENH, June 19 (Xinhua): The 10th Phnom Penh International Half Marathon kicked off here in the Cambodian capital on Sunday after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) President and Tourism Minister Thong Khon said the event was to celebrate the 86th birthday of Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, to raise funds for humanitarian activities, and to promote health.