Phnom Penh:Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, along with First Lady Lok Chumteav Dr. Pich Chanmony, presided over the opening ceremony of the 5th National Games and the 3rd National Para Games.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the event took place at the National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh. The ceremony was conducted under the theme 'Sports for National Unity,' emphasizing the role of sports in fostering national cohesion.