PHNOM PENH, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia is hosting the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games for the first time in 64 years from May 5 to 17. The 60,000-seat Morodok Techo National Stadium serves as the centerpiece venue for opening and closing ceremonies, and tournaments.

The China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd. (CSCEC) is currently providing general services for this China-aided stadium in the capital of Phnom Penh.

Hok Voeun, a maintenance staff of the CSCEC, has routinely checked the lighting system and equipment at the stadium.

The biennial multi-sport event has brought together a total of 10,890 athletes, coaches, arbitrators, and officials from 11 Southeast Asian countries, seeing athletes compete in 579 events across 36 sports.

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