‘Spectacular’ 32nd SEA Games opening ceremony draws international praise for Cambodia

A brilliant show lights up the night sky during the opening ceremony of the 32nd SEA Games at Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh on May 5. - Photo by Hong Menea (Phnom Penh Post/ANN)

PHNOM PENH, May 8 (Phnom Penh Post/ANN): The opening ceremony of the “free” SEA Games 2023 in Phnom Penh earned praise from people from all walks of life, both locally and abroad, officials said, with the Kingdom having waited 64 years to host the spectacular regional sporting extravaganza. The biennial multi-sport event kicked off on May 5 and will continue through May 17.

The opening was presided over by Prime Minister Hun Sen and his wife Bun Rany, Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and delegates from various regional sporting bodies.