Angkor Wat International Half Marathon

From the beginning, this internationally recognized half marathon raised relief for the victims of antipersonnel mines in Cambodia. With the support of many Japanese running enthusiasts, the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon NGO started the race in 1996, with participants from all over the world. Attended by many landmine victims, this great international race takes place inside the ruins of Angkor Wat, the World Heritage Site, and has been held annually to give the victims encouragement and hope as well as appealing to the world for support the “ban on the use of anti-personnel mines.” Event Purpose: Runners from all over the world participate to support a ban on the manufacture and inhumane use of anti-personnel mines. Entry fees and additional financial support foster independence among landmine victims by helping provide prosthetic limbs, social reintegration programs, and supporting other relevant and needed programs such as education and prevention of any serious new diseases in Cambodia . Another important part of charity also goes to the support Poor Children in hospitals such as Angkor Children Hospital and Kantha Bopha Children Hospital. Thanks to international supports from around the world, both healthy and disabled people are inspired and encouraged by the competition, greatly benefiting many communities in need throughout Cambodia. Organizing Committee: Organizers: National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), Association of Athletics Federation of Cambodia (Khmer AAF), Cambodian Events Organizer Co., Ltd (CEO). Sanction by: Association of International Marathon and Road Races (AIMS).Association of Khmer Athletics Federation of Cambodia (KAAF). Managed by: Angkor Wat International Half Marathon Organizing Committee (AMC). Supported by: The Royal Government of Kingdom of Cambodia, Siem Reap province Governmental Authority , Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Education Youth and Sports, Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, Apsara Authority, Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Japan, Embassy of Japan in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Cambodia consulate in Osaka, Association of Athletics Federations Asia, Japan Association of Athletics Federations, international organizations, ASEAN-Japan Centre, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Tokyo Office, United Nations Population Fund, Cambodian Red Cross, Cambodia Trust, Mine Action Japan, Japan to Ban Landmines campaign, Sankei Shimbun, Sankei Sports, Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc., Sanyo newspaper, San’yohoso, Okayamahoso. Kausumigaura Marathon….