The Chinese-owned CN19 Boxing Club has announced plans for a five-story international-standard boxing arena in the Preah Sihanouk provincial capital. The Sihanoukville project will occupy almost 5,000 square metres of land, with an investment of up to $3 million. It aims to promote Kun Khmer and attract more tourists and investors to the province. Mr. Tao, owner of the CN19 Club, has discussed the project with Khov Chhay, president of the Kun Khmer Federation (KKF). On August 31, Chay also visited the proposed site in Sihanoukville and held direct talks with Tao about his plans. According to the federation, Tao…
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The Cambodia U23 national team will kick off their campaign as hosts of Group G of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers tomorrow night. Despite knowing they will face only strong opponents, the team remains determined to fight for good results when they run on the pitch at the National Olympic Stadium. Young forward Bong Samuel, who plays for Phnom Penh Crown, expected that every match in Group G — against Oman, Iraq and Pakistan — will be difficult. However, he expressed his determination to bring home results for the nation, even though the team has had…
Senior Minister Thong Khon, president of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), has delivered sharp remarks to the Thai leaders who were responsible for damage to the Preah Vihear Temple during the recent border clashes. He condemned those who would destroy humanity’s cultural heritage, describing them as “worse than animals”. He shared his frustration as Thailand’s use of airstrikes and artillery against the temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Khon levelled his attacks on the occasion of the 10th Angkor Empire Marathon 2025, held on Sunday, August 31 at the Angkor Archaeological Park. The race attracted a total of…
The Phnom Penh Crown women’s team have been eliminated from the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26 qualifying round, after earning only one point from their final match against Hong Kong’s Kitchee SC, played on home soil as hosts of Pool E. This came after a 1-0 defeat to East Bengal FC in the opening match on Monday. In last night’s clash at the National Olympic Stadium, Crown came agonisingly close to their first-ever win in the competition. After battling back from 2-0 down to lead 3-2 in the 85th minute, the home side were denied victory by a stoppage-time equaliser,…
The Cambodia U23 national football team began training together on Tuesday in preparation for September’s AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers. Cambodia will host Group G of the tournament. They will meet Iraq, Oman and Pakistan, with matches to be played at the National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh from September 3 to 9. Japanese coach Koji Gyotoku has been entrusted by the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) to continue leading the U23 squad during these qualifiers. He previously guided the women’s national team at the ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup 2025 in Vietnam earlier this month, and the U23 side…
Phnom Penh Crown failed to break through the defences of India’s East Bengal, going down 1-0 in a heartbreaking home loss in their debut Group E match of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26. To make matters worse, their first-choice goalkeeper, Chea Fariya, was sent off late in the match with a red card. Despite the setback, the players expressed their determination to bounce back for their final group clash, against Kitchee of Hong Kong. Monday night’s match, at the National Olympic Stadium, saw Crown create two golden chances early in the first half. Unfortunately, both attempts were denied by…
The Phnom Penh Crown’s women’s team will take on India’s East Bengal at the National Olympic Stadium at 7pm tonight. The club has vowed to give “100 percent” as the open their AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26 Group E campaign. They aim to both demonstrate the quality of women’s football in Cambodia and seize the chance to progress further in the tournament. Crown are the first Cambodian club to participate in the AFC women’s league, and are keen to take advantage of their role as Group E hosts and embrace the home advantage against East Bengal and Hong Kong’s Kitchee…
English midfielder Charlie Scott suffered a fractured left collarbone as defending champions Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng steamrolled his Boeung Ket side 3-0 on Sunday night, while Visakha were forced to accept a draw against rising power MOI Kampong Dewa. At the Morodok Techo National Stadium, Scott was stretchered off and rushed to hospital after showing severe pain in his left shoulder, following a heavy fall during a collision with Svay Rieng defender Sophal Dimong in the 46th minute. Medical checks confirmed a collarbone fracture. Further X-rays are required to determine whether surgery is needed or if non-movement treatment is…
Vath Chamroeun, secretary-general of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), has urged Cambodians — especially sports fans — not to believe recent Thai media reports that the Kingdom will be forced to reduce the size of the team it sends to this year’s SEA Games. An August 21 report from Thai media outlet Kaosod English claimed that Thailand, the hosts of this December’s games, have asked Cambodia to reduce the number of athletes and officials attending the event to no more than 200. The article alleged that Cambodia has submitted an entry list of over 600 athletes and more…
Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng head coach Matthew McConkey conceded that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions and a red card given to Shan United played a role in his side’s 3-0 away victory over the Myanamar club last night. The Northern Irishman spoke to the media immediately after the opener of the group-stage match of the ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup 2025/26, played at Thuwunna Stadium. He described how his side had a difficult start when defender Saret Krya appeared to foul Shan United striker Matheus Souza in the box in only the second minute. The referee initially awarded a…