The Cambodian national men’s volleyball team has completed its mission at the 2025 SEA V.League, having lost all matches and finishing in 5th place overall, a position that may lead to exclusion from the 2026 league. Despite this, the Cambodian Volleyball Federation (CVF) declared that they had achieved a key goal: securing a place in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Rankings. The tournament was held across two legs. The first took place in the Philippines from July 9 to 13, and the second leg was hosted by Indonesia from July 16 to 20. Across both stages, Cambodia lost all eight…
Author: Chhorn Norn
Minister of Civil Service Hun Many has described the Cambodian people as a “shield” of national defence, standing behind the armed forces. Many, who also serves as president of the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC), presided over the “Football Tournament to Raise Funds in Support of Frontline Heroes”, held at the National Olympic Stadium on Saturday. As he addressed the crowd, Many firmly asserted that the people’s defence shield will continue as long as threats persist from neighbouring countries that encroach upon Cambodia’s territorial integrity and threaten the peace, stability and well-being of the Cambodian people. Featuring four…
Mattew McConkey, newly appointed head coach of Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng, has shared his enthusiasm for the “enormous benefits” his new-look squad is gaining from their current Malaysia training camp. While there, the club has played a friendly against played a local Super League side, with another coming up later today. The Northen Irishman believed the camp and friendlies have given the players invaluable experience as they prepare for the new season, especially for upcoming international competitions where they will represent Cambodia. The day after their Tuesday arrival, Svay Rieng played a friendly match against Terengganu FC. The match…
The National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), together with its partners, is organising the AIA Pink Run event as a way to give all Cambodian women the opportunity to receive free breast cancer screenings. Screenings will take place in front of Wat Botum Park from October 17 to 19. Speaking at a July 14 press conference, Vath Chamroeun, NOCC secretary-general, described the upcoming AIA Pink Run — scheduled for Sunday, October 19 — as a “run to raise awareness and prevent breast cancer”. He expressed hope that many people will register, both to support the cause and to encourage all…
The Volleyball federation of Cambodia (VFC), led by Minister of Interior Sar Sokha, has issued a public apology and accepted full responsibility for the national team’s disappointing debut performance at the 2025 SEA V.League, held in Candon City, Philippines. Sokha posted a lengthy message expressing deep regret and accountability following defeats by Vietnam, Indonesia host nation Philippines, and finally Thailand, on Sunday. He described the defeats as a disheartening outcome that fell short of the team’s dedication and efforts to representing Cambodia on the international stage. He also affirmed that the federation accepts responsibility for the losses and is committed…
Cambodian Kun Khmer fighter Pich Sambath, known by his nickname “The Wild Buffalo”, believes in moving forward, not looking back. That why he is taking nothing for granted in his upcoming third bout with Ncedo Gomba, taking place this Sunday night at the Vattanac Industrial Park in Phnom Penh — even though he knocked the South African fighter out in their second encounter. Sambath still vividly recalls Gomba’s ability and fierce fighting style, which led to Sambath suffering a points defeat in their first match. Things changed in their second bout, a title match held in November last year. Gomba…
The Cambodian national ju-jitsu team departed for Manila, the Philippines, on Wednesday, July 9 to compete in the SEA Ju-Jitsu Championship 2025, held from July 12–13. Officials from the Cambodian Ju-Jitsu Federation expressed their hopes that each of the athletes will return home with medals for the nation. Thong Panathun, federation acting president, explained that the competition — the second edition of the ASEAN Ju-Jitsu Championship – features teams from eight countries, with a total of around 400 athletes. Cambodia sent 18 competitors, alongside countries like Singapore and Vietnam, who also dispatched large teams. “In previous regional and global tournaments,…
Talented Cambodian strikers Lim Pisoth and Sa Ty have made a surprise jump between Phnom Penh Crown and Visakha FC. However, captain Orn Chanpolin has not left Phnom Penh Crown. Former national representative Wut Tola has also found a new home after being absent from the pitch for nearly two years. Many were stunned when Crown announced they had parted ways with young striker Pisoth, who had been with the club since his youth days. Pisoth has been part of Crown for 13 years, joining in 2012 and playing in the youth team until he was promoted to the senior…
Cambodia’s national volleyball team is set to make its debut in the Southeast Asian regional tournament, the Sea V-League 2025. The competition, hosted by the Philippines, gets underway tomorrow. An official from the Cambodian Volleyball Federation (CVF) stated that the Cambodian team is capable of competing against strong opponents and is not afraid of any of them. Only five teams have earned the right to participate in the 5th edition of the V-League. Cambodia is joining the tournament for the first time this year, while the other four teams—Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam — have been competing since 2023.…
Cambodia’s U16 women’s national football team was unable to overcome its limited experience in their opening match against Hong Kong’s U16 team at the 2025 Lion City Cup in Singapore. Meanwhile, the U16 men’s team is scheduled to face Hong Kong’s U16 boys later today in the same tournament. In Tuesday evening’s opening match at Jalan Besar Stadium, the young Cambodians put up a determined effort, but were unable to contain Hong Kong’s attacking drive. Cambodia conceded one goal in the first half and three more in the second, finishing with a 4-0 defeat. Looking ahead, Cambodia’s U16 girls face…