Four Cambodian artistic gymnasts — Ten Vanndet, Yorn Mongkol, Reth Lymeng and Phon Sokchea, who also serves as an assistant coach — have received long-term training scholarships to train at Shantou Sports School in Guangdong province, China. The programme is designed to sharpen their skills in preparation for international competitions, including the 33rd SEA Games, which will be held in Thailand this December. The delegation, led by Noy Phana, secretary-general of the Cambodian Gymnastics Federation, departed for China on Tuesday morning. Their training is scheduled to continue until November 30. This opportunity arose thanks to the efforts of Deputy Prime…
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Visakha Football Club’s new head coach Gerard Jones is eager to introduce a fresh playing philosophy that emphasises attacking football and high pressing. Visakha has significantly increased its investment this year, recruiting foreign coaching staff and experienced international players. Jones explained that the team has been training intensively. In recent weeks, the club has used a coastal area in Preah Sihanouk province as a training base to further sharpen their technical skills. The team also organised a variety of recreational games that required players to work together, aiming to strengthen internal unity and mutual understanding on the pitch. “We’ve been…
Cambodia’s top carom billiards player, Sruong Pheavy, has secured another major victory for the Kingdom by winning the LPBA Championship 2025–2026 in South Korea. Speaking about her triumph, Pheavy noted that she has worked tirelessly to achieve this excellent result for the Cambodian people and country. She was the sole female Cambodian athlete to compete at the tournament, which brought together top players from around the world. She took to social media to celebrate. “My dear Cambodian brothers, sisters and parents — your daughter has won. After nearly two weeks of fighting day and night, without rest, I’ve earned this…
The Cambodian National Police team achieved an impressive result at the just wrapped up 21st World Police and Fire Games 2025, held in Birmingham, Alabama, the US, from June 27 to July 6. They captured 62 medals, including 22 gold, 22 silver and 18 bronze across 9 different sports disciplines. Despite intense competition, the Ministry of Interior’s police officers won medals in every sport they participated in. The jiu-jitsu team led the medal count with 8 gold and 4 silver, followed by the badminton team, which earned 3 gold and 2 bronze. The arm wrestling and powerlifting team ranked third,…
The Golden Boy Kun Khmer 2025 event wrapped up successfully last night, with thrilling results: five Cambodian fighters each claimed a unique Golden Boy trophy, with only Lao Chetra losing, to a Spanish opponent. Following the fights hosted by Town Arena in Phnom Penh’s Khan Kamboul on Thursday night, Tommy Kim (Kim Srun Kosal Kim Srunkosal), advisor to Town TV and head of the IPCC Cambodia branch, declared the event a major success. He explained that he had given his all to help write a new chapter in Kun Khmer history. “Before the matches began, I wasn’t worried at all…
Legendary Kun Khmer exponent Thoeun Theara, along with five other Cambodian fighters — Lao Chetra, Maeun Meikhea, Chhut Serey Aannthong, Chomroeun Kumkhmer and Eh Amarinphounthong — are set to face off against international opponents tonight in a special “Golden Boy Kun Khmer” championship match, part of a major annual event organised by Town Arena in Phnom Penh. The bouts kick off at 8pm. Thoeun Theara will take on world-class Ugandan fighter Amar Semata in the 73kg weight class, while Eh Amarinphounthong will meet Spain’s Javier Segura at 66 kg. His brother Maeun Meikhea is scheduled to fight Mongolia’s Bat Erdene…
Cambodia women’s national football head coach Conor Nestor described last night’s 6–0 defeat to the Philippines as “a terrible day” that deeply disappointed everyone. He urged the squad to fight back and beat Saudi Arabia in the final match of the Group G qualifying stage for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026. Saudi Arabia also suffered a defeat, to Hong Kong, on Wednesday. Although hosts Cambodia had managed a 1–1 draw with Hong Kong in their opening match, they were no match for the World Cup-bound Philippines. As they met at the National Olympic Stadium, Cambodia conceded four goals…
Former Netherlands U-20 international Rick Ketting and Romanian defender Raul Feher have expressed their commitment to helping Phnom Penh Crown create a memorable season in the upcoming 2025–2026 campaign, as the team sets its sights on securing silverware. Standing at 1.88 metres, 29-year-old defender Ketting has joined Phnom Penh Crown from Dutch second-tier club VVV-Venlo. The Red Lions officially announced his arrival on Monday, alongside Ukrainian striker Maksym Pryadun. Prior to joining VVV-Venlo in 2022, Ketting has played for five clubs in various countries since 2014. With over a decade of professional experience, he is expected to become a solid…
After six seasons filled with a mix of joy, laughter, pain and tears, striker Sieng Chanthea has officially ended his time with Boeung Ket Football Club and made the difficult decision to join Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng. The reigning champions of the Cambodian Premier League (CPL), Svay Rieng, announced Chanthea’s arrival on Monday. The Cambodian international has represented the national team since the U17 level and spent six seasons at Boeung Ket. His departure was met with regret by everyone at his former club, as he has long been one of Cambodia’s standout attacking talents. However, it was his…
The Cambodian ITF Taekwondo-Do team surpassed all expectations as they hosted the 2nd Southeast Asian Taekwondo-Do ITF Championship 2025, staged at the National Olympic Stadium Sports Complex from June 28 to 30. The team secured a massive haul of 90 medals, easily dominating the medal table. The local athletes secured 48 gold, 36 silver and 6 bronze. Malaysia placed second behind Cambodia, with 11 gold, 17 silver and 22 bronze, with Vietnam in third, with 2 gold, 5 silver, and 25 bronze. They were followed by the Philippines in fourth place, with 2 gold, 1 silver and 13 bronze, Singapore…