Officials from the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) and the marathon organising committee have predicted that this year’s 30th anniversary of the Angkor International Half Marathon, to be held on December 7, could draw more than 15,000 participants. They also revealed that the event will feature new elements compared to previous years, in order to raise its profile. Speaking at an October 3 press conference, NOCC secretary-general Vath Chamroeun noted that the first Angkor half was held in 1996, and attracted just 200 to 300 runners. Thanks to cooperation from Japan’s Heart of Gold organization, the event has seen…
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Despite reportedly facing a financial crisis, the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces football club (Army) is preparing intensely as they get ready to take on MOI Kampong Dewa at Prince Stadium at 6pm, tomorrow, October 4. Meanwhile, ISI Dangkor Senchey and Preah Sihanouk’s Life FC will both fancy their chances when they meet this weekend, with neither side recording a win from any of their five matches in this year’s Cambodian Premier League (CPL). Although MOI Kampong Dewa, once known as the Ministry of Interior Association team, is one of the oldest clubs in the league, Army head coach Phea Sopheaktra…
Sports officials from several different disciplines are attending a two-day training workshop on “discipline and ethics”, ahead of their departure for the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, which will be held from October 22 to 31. A total of 128 coaches, athletes and officials are taking part in the seminar, which began this morning, October 2, at the National Sports Training Centre. Yean Kysiwatha, president of the centre, explained that the session aims to strengthen knowledge and share experience with the Cambodian squad before they depart for the games. The training covers travel to and from the event, meals,…
The National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) has formally announced the first-ever “Cambodian Baby Olympics”. The event, for one- to six-year-olds, will take place at AEON Mall 3 on February 1, 2026. The new initiative aims to promote and educate the public about Olympic values and also serve as a pathway for training the next generation of elite athletes who could one day win Olympic gold for Cambodia. During a September 30 press conference, NOCC secretary-general Vath Chamroeun explained that the Baby Olympic Games are a new initiative promoted by the International Olympic Movement. The goal is to spread and…
Phnom Penh Crown head coach Oleg Starynskyi has reiterated that his remarks concerning Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC were not intended as an attack, contrary to misinterpretations circulating on some social media platforms that have caused misunderstandings affecting both clubs. Through Crown, Starynskyi issued a Tuesday evening statement. “I am truly pleased to see Cambodian football progressing through the quality shown by these two strong teams,” he said. “I have always praised the dedication and significant investment made by the president of Svay Rieng FC, His Excellency Dy Vichea, because this is part of the development and advancement of…
Thong Khon, president of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), has lauded the progress of the Kingdom’s sports administrators, as he congratulated the graduates of the Olympic Solidarity Sports Administration course. He explained that the course will support the development of all sporting codes, so that Cambodian athletes can reach competitive parity at the regional, continental and global levels in the future. He delivered his remarks as he addressed the closing ceremony for the course at the NOCC headquarters on September 18. The course was attended by 56 coaches and sporting officials, including 18 women. They trained under six…
Following the success of the “Krud Kun Khmer: Land of Peace” international friendly Kun Khmer event, in Siem Reap’s historic Angkor Archeological Park, the four nations which took part have agreed to organise more events. Last weekend’s international bouts saw Cambodian fighters take on opponents from the US, China and Malaysia. The new events will include Southeast Asian, Asian and even World Kun Khmer Championship fights, with the aim of expanding the sport’s reach and raising its profile worldwide. Khov Chhay, president of the Khmer Boxing Federation (KBF), hosted Sroeuy Srab, president of the Kun Khmer Boxing Federation in Washington…
Former powerhouse fighter Keo Rumchong, once a crowd favourite in the 60-65kg weight class, has returned to the ring after a decade away. He demonstrated his determination by claiming a hard-fought points win over Angolan fighter Deyson Sapalo. The bout, held at the Bayon Stung Meanchey arena on September 14, was an 80kg matchup, with Rumchong planning to cut more weight before his next matchup. Although he won, Rumchong was concerned that his form was not as sharp as it once was, and noted that fighting at 80kg is difficult for him since his opponents are usually bigger and taller.…
The Cambodia national futsal team departed for Tajikistan on Tuesday, September 16, where they will take part in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, which will run from September 20–24. Although the squad lost all of their matches at the CFA International Men’s Futsal Tournament 2025, held in China earlier this month, head coach Cheth Chanrachna said he has already assessed the stadiums, weather and other challenges in preparation for the AFC qualifiers. He stressed that the team is determined to secure a positive result. “If we talk about rankings, we must acknowledge that Japan and Tajikistan are already…
Hudl, a global sports analysis institution that supports more than 320,000 teams worldwide, will contribute to enhancing the development of Cambodian football following its partnership agreement with the Cambodian Premier League (CPL). The official announcement of the agreement between the two organisations was made by CPL — Cambodia’s leading professional football league company — this morning, September 16. The five-year collaboration focuses on the CPL championship and the Cambodian Super Cup. Under the partnership, Hudl will gain access to video footage and related data from CPL and Super Cup matches. These materials will be processed for professional football development through…