On 8th March 2026, The Women Run 10K, empowered by Sovannaphum Life Assurance Plc. on International Women’s Day under the theme “Women on the Path of Peace,” once again successfully completed and marked a significant milestone in 2026, promoting women’s participation in sport, and with about 4000 participants, including athletes and running enthusiasts gathering together, the event began at 5:00 a.m. in front of Wat Botumvatey Pagoda Park to celebrate International Women’s Day. Marking its 5th year, the Women’s Run offered 10 km and 4 km routes, bringing everyone together at Wat Botumvatey Pagoda Park. The course took everyone through Koh Pich and Koh Norea, making for a memorable run with lots of cheering along the route.
The Women Run 10K was proudly hosted by Lok Chum Teav Dr. Koy Pisey, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia; H.E. Vath Chamroeun, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport and Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia; Lok Chum Teav Nhem Morokot, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Women’s Affairs of Cambodia and President of the Cambodia Dance Sport Federation; Ms. Tan Linna, Deputy Director General of the Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC); and Mr. Loke Kahmeng, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sovannaphum Life Assurance Plc. (IRC) and (IAC). Leadership helped make the event even more meaningful and successful.
A press conference was held on 30 January 2026 by the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) in partnership with Sovannaphum Life Assurance Plc. The event aimed to provide information and answer questions from journalists regarding key details and the overall organization of the “Women Run 10K.” The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) marks a five-year extension of our strategic partnership regarding the overall organization of the program.
During the event, Mr. Loke Kah Meng, Chief Executive Officer of Sovannaphum Life Assurance Plc., said he was very pleased with this year’s event and its meaningful outcome. After five years of working together with the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), this year’s Women Run 10K set a new record with over 4,000 participants across the 10 km and 4 km distances. He also thanked all participants, both international and local, for coming together with a shared purpose.
We are honored to once again collaborate with the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) to organize the Women Run 10K in Phnom Penh under the theme “Women Run the Path of Peace.” For this year’s Women Run 10K, Sovannaphum Life Assurance will donate 2,000 riels for each registered participant, with the total donation reaching up to 8,000,000 riels. These funds will be given to two selected organizations in Siem Reap Province that focus on supporting women in Cambodia.
- Banteay Srei is a Cambodian women’s NGO to encourage engagement in public commitment to strengthening protection and support for those vulnerable to gender-based violence and provide shelter for those in need and skills for them to make a living, supporting communities, promoting gender equality, and empowering women socially and economically.
We aim to donate things they need in items such as bikes, sleep materials, books for the library, and education support for their children.
- Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is an NGO that empowers women through information, counseling, and education. It provides a safe drop-in center, support services, and workshops on health, rights, parenting, and financial skills. We aim to donate things they need in items such as sewing machines for training and study materials for children of single mothers.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all participants for your enthusiasm and contribution. Together we created a memorable day—and we can’t wait to see you again at Women Run 10K, empowered by Sovannaphum Life Assurance Plc, next year.
About Sovannaphum Life
Sovannaphum Life Assurance Plc. (SVL) is a subsidiary of Canadia Investment Holding Plc. (CIH), which has total assets exceeding USD 8.89 billion and a legacy dating back to 1991. Sovannaphum Life has been recognised as the “Fastest-Growing Life Insurance Company in Cambodia” for four consecutive years – 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 – by the UK-based Global Banking and Finance Review. It was also awarded the “Most Innovative Life Insurance Company Cambodia 2021” by International Business Magazine, which is headquartered in the UAE.