Known collectively as the National Sports Complex, the Olympic Stadium is a striking example of 1960s 'New Khmer' architecture and includes a sports arena and facilities for boxing, gymnastics, volleyball and other sports. Turn up after 5pm to see countless football matches, pétanque duels or badminton games. It's also a popular spot for sunrise or sunset mass musical aerobics.
A magnificent construction that lives with a constant threat of destruction, the Olympic Stadium is a metaphor for the short-sighted mindlessness, grubbiness and political manoeuvring that attend a great deal of Phnom Penh urban “planning”. Better get there while you can before the lumpen barbarians win.
The National Olympic Stadium (Khmer: ពហុកីឡាដ្ឋានជាតិអូឡាំពិក) is a multi-purpose stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It has a capacity of 63,000. Despite its name, the stadium has never hosted an Olympic Games.
Construction on the National Sports Complex started in 1963 and was completed in 1964. Designer Vann Molyvann made use of massive earthworks to create the stadium, digging up 500,000 cubic meters of earth to shape the grounds.
The stadium might have been built to host the 1963 Southeast Asian Peninsular Games, but the games were cancelled due to political problems in Cambodia. There was also the short-lived GANEFO games, that were held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in November 25~December 6, 1966 and were named 'First Asian GANEFO'. The stadium did play host to appearances by visiting dignitaries and state occasions, and was the home of Cambodia's national athletics teams.
The stadium played a small part in the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Unexpectedly, North Korea faced Australia in a qualifier. Because North Korea lacked diplomatic relations with most countries, finding a suitable venue for the match proved difficult, until Head of State Norodom Sihanouk, an ally of Kim Il-sung, said the matches could be held in Phnom Penh. The matches attracted 40,000 fans, with Sihounouk decreeing half would cheer for Australia, while the other half cheered the Koreans. The matches were held on 21 November 1965 and on 24 November 1965 with North Korea winning both (6–1 and 3–1). Because South Korea and all African teams had withdrawn in protests against FIFA, North Korea were thus directly qualified to the final tournament, where they reached the quarter-final.
Among the facilities are Olympic-size pools for swimming and diving and an indoor volleyball court with a capacity of up to 8,000, now known as the Olympic Stadium Indoor Arena.
During the Khmer Rouge era, the stadium was used as an execution site where officials of the Khmer Republic formerly led by Lon Nol were killed.
In the decades following the Khmer Rouge era, the stadium facilities fell into disrepair. In 2000 the stadium complex was redeveloped by a Taiwanese firm, the Yuanta Group, which refurbished the stadium but also redeveloped parcels of the complex into condominiums and commercial properties.
As of 2007, the stadium has come to be a popular attraction for Phnom Penh residents, who attend daily exercise sessions, as well as football games and other activities.
In May 2007, the Irish singer Ronan Keating performed in concert in the stadium's Indoor Arena, the first concert by a major international act.
In November–December 2007, the World Organization Volleyball for Disabled held its world cup in the stadium's Indoor Arena, the first major international sporting event in Cambodia in more than 40 years. Cambodia, seeded fourth in the world, finished third.
In 2010 the stadium hosted all the football matches for the Cambodian Premier League, known for sponsorship purposes as the Metfone C-League.
The 2023 Southeast Asian Games will not be held at the Olympic Stadium, but at a new stadium under construction in another part of Phnom Penh, to be known as the Morodok Techo National Sports Complex.
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Just 550 m from Central Market, Billabong Hostel offers accommodation in Phnom Penh. It features a free form salt-water outdoor pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
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#14, Street 310, Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Hotel Records is a contemporary property offering accommodations in central Phnom Penh. It features a garden, terrace and an outdoor swimming pool fitted free parasols and sun loungers. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
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# 19 C, Street 320, Beung Keng Kang II, Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Nestled within private gardens, The Flora Boutique Hotel offers quiet accommodations in Phnom Penh. The hotel features a sun terrace where guests can relax and an in-house restaurant. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property.
It is located just 601 m from the Russian Market and 0.6 mi from the Olympic Market. The hotel is located about 100 m from Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, 0.7 mi from Olympic Stadium and 0.7 mi from Russian Market. Phnom Penh International Airport is 5 mi away. Orussey Market is located 1.2 mi away, while Wat Phnom mountain is only 2.5 mi away. Airport transfers and shuttle services are available at an additional charge.
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egency Square, 296 Blvd Mao Tse Tuong, Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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The Great Duke Phnom Penh Hotel offers accommodation in the heart of Phnom Penh. It boasts an outdoor swimming pool lined with lounge chairs and a spa centre. Guests can enjoy meals from 3 dining options or a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available in public areas.
The Great Duke Phnom Penh Hotel is located 3 km from Wat Phnom, the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. Sovanna Phum Khmer Art Association's Theatre is only 2 km away. Chaktomouk Conference Hall 2 is 4.6 km from InterContinental Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh International Airport is 8.4 km away. Airport transfers and shuttle services are available at additional charges.
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#6, Street 21, Tonle Bassac (Independent Monument Area), Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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A 450 metre-walk to Independence Monument, Villa Sovanna Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property. It features an outdoor saltwater ppol and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the pool bar.
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70B, Street 244, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Set in Phnom Penh and with Sisowath Quay reachable within 1.4 km, Prantara Heritage Suites offers a ticket service, non-smoking rooms, a bar, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is around 1.9 km from Riverfront Park, 2.1 km from Aeon Mall and 2.5 km from Vattanac Capital. The property is 1.2 km from the city Daun Penh.
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