NOCC General Secretary Vath Chamroeun has revealed that Cambodia may have just five years to organise the hosting of the SEA Games, or risk waiting much longer. (Photo by: Yeun Ponlok)Monday, 21 June 2010
H S Manjunath
The Phnom Penh Post
THE Southeast Asian Games Council has called upon Cambodia to host their regional sports biannual event by 2015 at the latest, with a faint warning that if the only founding member not to have staged the tournament in its 50-year history misses out on this opportunity, the wait for the next chance could be long and painful as bids are considered on a rotation basis.
Individual member countries have also pledged explicit support and co-operation for Cambodia to push its bid for 2015, but the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) argues that five years could be too short a time for the Kingdom to prepare for a sporting event of that magnitude.
“We are overwhelmed by this show of massive support, but realistically it may not be possible to mobilise resources, create infrastructure and develop human resources in a time frame of five years from now,” stated NOCC Secretary General Vath Chamroeun. “But we have already started work on human resource development as the first phase of our master plan for the SEA Games, and there are so many other big hurdles to cross before we can confidently say ‘Yes we are ready to do it.’
“We need the government’s help every step of the way for a mega event like this,” he declared. “We are in discussion with several government agencies and once the master plan is completely drawn, we can predict the time frame on our readiness.
“If not 2015, the next one could possibly be our target,” he said adding that he hoped fellow ASEAN members would respect their predicament.
Singapore relinquished their rights to host the 2013 SEA Games due to construction delays of their new US$1.87 billion Sports Hub. Indonesia will be hosting their fourth edition next year.
Vath Chamroeun laid emphasis on strengthening the NOCC base by goading the 33 affiliated sports federations to start pulling their weight. The secretary revealed that some federations were doing very well while some lay totally dormant. “We at the NOCC want those federations which are inactive to wake up, hold elections and usher in a new set of office-bearers who are enthusiastic to promote sport,” he affirmed.
Cambodia plans to take part in six disciplines – Swimming, Athletics, Boxing, Taekwondo, Wrestling and Beach Volleyball – during the upcoming Asian Games in Guangzhou, China this November. Meanwhile, the Kingdom’s involvement in the Asian Beach Games to be held in Muscat, Oman in December is confined to just Beach Volleyball.
The NOCC has inviting a volleyball expert from China and a wrestling ace from Kazakhstan to conduct specialised technical courses for local coaches.
Individual member countries have also pledged explicit support and co-operation for Cambodia to push its bid for 2015, but the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) argues that five years could be too short a time for the Kingdom to prepare for a sporting event of that magnitude.
“We are overwhelmed by this show of massive support, but realistically it may not be possible to mobilise resources, create infrastructure and develop human resources in a time frame of five years from now,” stated NOCC Secretary General Vath Chamroeun. “But we have already started work on human resource development as the first phase of our master plan for the SEA Games, and there are so many other big hurdles to cross before we can confidently say ‘Yes we are ready to do it.’
“We need the government’s help every step of the way for a mega event like this,” he declared. “We are in discussion with several government agencies and once the master plan is completely drawn, we can predict the time frame on our readiness.
“If not 2015, the next one could possibly be our target,” he said adding that he hoped fellow ASEAN members would respect their predicament.
Singapore relinquished their rights to host the 2013 SEA Games due to construction delays of their new US$1.87 billion Sports Hub. Indonesia will be hosting their fourth edition next year.
Vath Chamroeun laid emphasis on strengthening the NOCC base by goading the 33 affiliated sports federations to start pulling their weight. The secretary revealed that some federations were doing very well while some lay totally dormant. “We at the NOCC want those federations which are inactive to wake up, hold elections and usher in a new set of office-bearers who are enthusiastic to promote sport,” he affirmed.
Cambodia plans to take part in six disciplines – Swimming, Athletics, Boxing, Taekwondo, Wrestling and Beach Volleyball – during the upcoming Asian Games in Guangzhou, China this November. Meanwhile, the Kingdom’s involvement in the Asian Beach Games to be held in Muscat, Oman in December is confined to just Beach Volleyball.
The NOCC has inviting a volleyball expert from China and a wrestling ace from Kazakhstan to conduct specialised technical courses for local coaches.
9 comments:
Even Laos can make it, why not? Cambodia just needs to beg more from foreign help
Cambodian is too slow to do anythings. All they can do is depend on the foreinger to helps.
How many more families to be evicted in order to build the stadium?
Hello Mr. Vath Chamroeun,
You must first think positive about the possibilities, economic impact will be tremendous for Cambodian retail businesses. When I say impact to businesses, it leads to another word "sponsorship". We can start now by initiating a campaign locally and internationally for corporate sponsorship. A few names to throw out there, Angkor Beer, Mi Yerng, and other products that are being sold in Cambodia..such as Suzuki, Coca Cola, GE, etc...
You must think outside the box and start talking to new generation. If you want me to assist, please respond to my post and leave me with your contact info.
One major sponsor would be the Apsara Authority, who has spend million on tourism campaign. One more, how about TV right?
Let's do this.
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How come this guy got a title of Excellency when not even finish hight school???
First of all, I don't think it is a rocket science project. Will Cambodia swim or sink? We'll find out.... I never thought it is the impossible task to achieve.
First, it is the lazy unable mind set of the people who run it. Two, it is the same old bureaucracies, embezzelments and corruption that slow and shame Cambodia every time. Oh by the way, this Hun Sen government. There is no sense of urgency for anything... except is for the CPP.
They sold everything from soccer fields to land around Olympic Stadium. You just look at Borey Keila ( Sports City) that was sold to Phanimex company of Suy Sophan! You just look at land around Olympic Stadium that was sold to Taiwanese Yean Tay Group to build flats, shopping malls! You just look at land around Old Stadium near Chroy Changva Bridge that was sold to Mong Rithy Group! Just look at the soccer field near Baktouk High School that was sold to the Thai caompany and now became the location of Juliana Hotel! And just look at other small stadiums in provinces that were sold to private company and were converted into flats and commercial building!
I just wonder how this government can organize big event like SEA Game? I observe that many countries in the World invested a lot in sports facilities and sports infrastructure. How about Cambodia where the government sold everything from soccer field to land around Olympic Stadium?
I agree with you 11:32 AM! This government has never thought about sports in Cambodia. They just use sport for political benefit for the CPP. You see, now everything about sport is Hun Sen! Hun Sen's Soccer Cup! Hun Sen's Volleyball Cup! Also sports officials are corrupt! They work no for bringing medals or glory for Cambodia, but for vacation and travelling abroad with their families!
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