Morodok Techo National Stadium

Morodok Techo National Stadium
ពហុកីឡាដ្ឋានជាតិមរតកតេជោ
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LocationLy, Yongphat St., Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Coordinates11°40′58.4″N 104°52′34.6″E / 11.682889°N 104.876278°E / 11.682889; 104.876278
OwnerRoyal Government of Cambodia
Capacity60,000[1]
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke groundApril 2017; 7 years ago (April 2017)
OpenedAugust 2021; 3 years ago (August 2021)
Construction costKHR6,720 billion (US$168 million)
ArchitectChina IPPR International Engineering CO., LTD.
Tenants
Cambodia national football team (2021–present)
Website
mtn-stadium.com.kh

The Morodok Techo National Stadium (Khmer: ពហុកីឡដ្ឋានជាតិមរតកតេជោ, UNGEGN: Pôhŏkeilâdthan Chéatĕ Môrôtâk Téchoŭ, ALA-LC: Bahukīlaṭṭhān Jāti Maratak Tejo) is a multi-purpose stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is the main venue of the larger Morodok Techo National Sports Complex. The stadium has a capacity of 60,000.

Construction

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The Morodok Techo National Sports Complex, which includes the main stadium, was constructed specifically for Cambodia's hosting of the 2023 SEA Games. Construction of the sports complex began in April 2013 while the construction of the main stadium began in August 2017.[2] The groundbreaking ceremony for the stadium was held earlier on April 4, 2017.[3] The Chinese government provided 1.1 billion Chinese yuan (about $160 million) aid for the construction of the stadium which was developed by the China State Construction Engineering Corporation.[4] Around 340 Chinese engineers and 240 Cambodian workers and technicians were involved in the construction. By January 2019 the installation of seats was completed.[3]

Architecture and design

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The structure of the Morodok Techo National Stadium was designed to resemble a sailing ship. It is a symbol of Cambodia-China relations, as the first Chinese people in the country came by these ships. The stadium is planned to be 39.9 m (131 ft) tall with two "prow" structures rising 99 m (325 ft) high[4] which were designed to allude to the Khmer gesture of Sampeah.[5] The whole stadium's design is based on the Rumduol flower and a moat surrounds it, similar to those used in the Angkor Wat.[5] The stadium has a seating capacity of 75,000 people.


Notable events

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Football

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Date Competition Team Score Team Crowd
20 December 2022 2022 AFF Championship  Cambodia 3–2  Philippines 4,860
29 December 2022 2022 AFF Championship  Cambodia 5–1  Brunei 6,169

Cricket

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Morodok Techo National Stadium
Ground information
LocationPhnom Penh, Cambodia
International information
First WT20I8 February 2023:
 Cambodia v  Singapore
Last WT20I12 February 2023:
 Cambodia v  Singapore
As of 12 February 2023
Source: Cricinfo

The first international cricket match was held in the venue on 8 February 2023, when Cambodia hosted a bilateral series against Singapore.

International record

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Women's Twenty20 International five-wicket hauls

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The following table summarizes the five-wicket hauls taken in WT20Is at this venue.[6]

# Figures Player Country Innings Opponent Date Result
1 5/6 Ada Bhasin  Singapore 1  Cambodia 8 February 2023 Won

References

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  1. ^ "Cambodia's New Stadium – Morodok Techo National Stadium | Phnom Penh Real Estate". 13 December 2021.
  2. ^ Vorajee, Ismail (5 April 2019). "Prime Minister inaugurates sports complex". Khmer Times. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  3. ^ a b Vorajee, Ismail (14 March 2019). "Federation shares stadium progress". Khmer Times. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Cambodian PM marks milestone in construction of China-aided stadium". Xinhua. 29 July 2019. Archived from the original on July 29, 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  5. ^ a b Vorajee, Ismail (11 July 2019). "Cash allocated for sporting development, SEA Games in scope". Khmer Times. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  6. ^ "Bowling records | Women's One-Day Internationals | Cricinfo Statsguru |". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
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