Defence ministry tops Cambodia’s National Games standings
Kandal province took first place in the Para Games, with both competitions concluding in Phnom Penh on November 13.
Competitors from Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence collected the largest gold-medal haul at the 5th National Games, putting the ministry at the top of the standings. The competition concluded alongside the 3rd National Para Games 2026 on November 13 at Phnom Penh’s National Olympic Stadium.
Second place in the nationals went to the Ministry of Interior, with the Ministry of Economy and Finance third. Kandal province claimed the para competition’s top position on gold medals, followed by Kep and then Stung Treng.
There were 32 sports on the nationals programme and 10 in the Para Games. Organisers reported that neither event encountered problems.
At the closing ceremony, Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron congratulated organisers, referees, judges, coaches and athletes. He thanked Cambodia’s national Olympic and Paralympic committees and other stakeholders for their contributions.
Naron said sport fostered health, discipline and inclusion beyond medal success. He urged athletes without podium finishes to stay motivated and encouraged all competitors to keep training and develop their technical abilities ahead of future international competitions.
