Phnom Penh: September 2៧, 2026 More than 200 participants joined the “Viksit Bharat Run 2026″, organised by the Embassy of India in Phnom Penh at Botum Park, to bring together Indian and Cambodian communities, students, professionals, and local running enthusiasts in a celebration of health, fitness, and international friendship.
The 5-kilometre community run began at Botum Park, continued toward the Small Roundabout near Wat Phnom, and returned to Botum Park, where participants completed the route in a spirit of enthusiasm and togetherness.
The Phnom Penh event was part of a global initiative organised across 125 designated cities worldwide, aimed at encouraging healthy lifestyles, community participation, service, and civic engagement. The initiative also highlights India’s development journey and the “Viksit Bharat” vision for 2047, which seeks to support India’s transformation into a developed nation by the centenary of its independence.
Addressing runners and attendees, H.E. Vanlalvawna Bawitlung, Ambassador of India to Cambodia, highlighted the objectives of the Viksit Bharat Run and emphasised the importance of community engagement in strengthening connections between people and countries.
The ambassador encouraged participants to contribute to stronger international partnerships and shared global progress while expressing his appreciation to Phnom Penh City Hall for its cooperation and support in helping ensure the successful organisation of the event.
The event brought together people from different backgrounds through a shared commitment to health and community participation. It also provided an opportunity to celebrate the longstanding friendship and people-to-people ties between India and Cambodia.
The Viksit Bharat Run 2026 in Phnom Penh reflects the growing importance of community-based activities in promoting healthy lifestyles while creating opportunities for people-to-people exchange and international friendship.
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