The athletes has increased in participation of the Phnom Penh International Aquathlon Competition this year

(Phnom Penh): Mr. Ngin Sopanha, Secretary General of the Cambodia Triathlon Federation, expressed his surprise at the double increase of athletes who participated in the 3rd Phnom Penh International Aquathlong 2025 on February 2, 2025 at the Morodok Techo National Stadium.

The above federation official continued that: The competition for the public and school students was very different from last year, with only over 200 participants, but this year it has increased to over 400. For technical, for young athletes who were not very good at swimming last year, they continued to participate this year with significant changes and improvements in their swimming and running techniques.

He continued that: “For me personally, on behalf of the federation, it is really surprising for this year’s Phnom Penh International Aquathlon competition. First, there was a large participation of national and international athletes, including 180 Cambodian athletes from various schools and the public, and over 200 foreigners. This number is a very high increased, which is the proud of us. We did not expect this year’s participation to be so impressive.”

Through the increasing of participants in the Aquathlon competition, which focuses on swimming and running, is a good sign in promoting and urging the development of Cambodia triathlon, as Aquathlon (swimming + running) is a discipline in Triathlon (swimming + cycling + running) and also shows consideration and attention to the health of the people, because you can play this sport as a strong, healthy and physically fit person.

Mr. Ngin Sopanha added that: As the competition has been received more supports from year to year, the federation plans to continue organizing this event every year with the goal of expanding the organization to be larger, and extending the competition days to attract more participants. Out of organizing in Phnom Penh, the federation will also consider to expand the organization of this event to Preah Sihanouk and Siem Reap provinces.