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Int'l Olympic Committee gives prestigious award to Cambodian PM

Xinhua, January 5, 2017 Adjust font size:

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has awarded the "IOC President's Trophy" to Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen in recognition of his efforts in developing sports, the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) said on Thursday.

The award was to honor his outstanding contributions and efforts in developing sports in Cambodia as well as promoting the Olympic Movement in building a peaceful and better world through sports and Olympic ideals, the NOCC said in a statement.

"This trophy is the most prestigious award of the IOC that is given to Samdech Techo Hun Sen to honor himself personally and the nation as a whole," said the statement, adding that the award was a pride for Cambodia.

According to the statement, IOC's executive board member Ng Ser Miang will present the trophy to the prime minister on Jan. 25 at the Peace Palace in the capital city of Phnom Penh. Enditem