Phnom Penh: The 11th Angkor Empire International Marathon 2026 attracted a total of 6,500 athletes and runners, a 25% increase compared to 2025, including 5,450 Cambodian athletes and 1,050 international athletes from 51 countries.
On August 2, 2026, Mr. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, attended the 11th Angkor Empire International Marathon 2026, held in front of Angkor Wat, under the chairmanship of Dr. Thong Khon, Senior Minister in Charge of Special Missions and President of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia.
This year’s event has a total of 6,500 athletes and runners, a 25% increase compared to 2025, including 5,450 Cambodian athletes and 1,050 international athletes from 51 countries.
The countries with the most athletes participating were: China (201), Japan (100), and the United Kingdom (100). The increase in the number of participants, especially international athletes, reflects the growing attractiveness of international sporting events in the Angkor region and contributes to promoting sports tourism, promoting Cambodia’s tourism potential, and bringing the image of Cambodia: the Kingdom of Wonder to the world.
Take this opportunity to invite you to participate On the 11th Angkor Empire International Marathon 2026 in front of Angkor Wat, Mr. Huot Hak met and discussed with the Chinese athletes, expressing a warm welcome and reaffirming the implementation of the 14-day visa exemption mechanism of the Royal Government of Cambodia for Chinese citizens to facilitate travel and promote tourism growth between the two countries.
Please note that in line with the “Cambodia-China Tourism Year” and with the high-level permission of His Majesty the King, Prime Minister of Cambodia, the Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to grant visa exemption to Chinese citizens traveling to Cambodia, allowing them to stay in Cambodia for 14 days from June 15 to October 15, 2026. During the above 4 months, all Chinese citizens holding Chinese passports can travel to Cambodia without applying for a visa in advance and without paying any fees. They only need to fill out an E-arrival card.
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