The Visakha volleyball club, composed mainly of members of the Cambodian national team, suffered their second consecutive finals loss to the Bodyguard Headquarters (BHQ) side, in last night’s final of the Techo Volleyball Cambodia League (TVCL). The Ministry of Interior placed third in this year’s competition. Despite the loss, Visakha captain Kuon Mom was pleased to have made the final, citing the youth and inexperience of some of his squad. “We didn’t even expect to make it to the final, and we didn’t have high hopes of winning the championship either because some of our players are still young. They…
Author: Chhorn Norn
The WBC kickboxing world title fight between Cambodian boxer Puth Sambo and veteran Thai fighter Wanchaloem Chanajan will take place in Sydney, Australia, on the night of February 22 (3pm local time). Well known Kun Khmer fighter and stuntwoman Sam Tharoth will appear on the undercard, taking on Australian fighter Jane Koo in an international friendly. Sreu Sreng (Samnob), president of ISKA Kun Khmer, led the Cambodian delegation to Australia. He had high hopes that Sambo would be able to reclaim the WBC world title for Cambodia. His optimism follows a disappointing loss in 2024, when Cambodian fighter Bird Sangkhem…
The Cambodian national football team will play an international friendly match on home soil in March, in addition to the previously scheduled friendly against Vietnam. However, the Kouprey’s hopes of securing a spot in the AFC Asian Cup as a replacement for Pakistan seem to have faded. Cambodia has invited the Aruba national team from South America to play an international friendly as part of the Minebea Mitsumi series. The match is set to take place at the National Olympic Stadium on Tuesday, March 25, the Football Federation of Cambodia announced on Friday, February 21. This means the national side…
SEA Games gold medallist Kun Khmer exponent Lao Chantrea considers his upcoming title fight in the over-78kg division against Thai veteran Saiyok Pumpanmuang on February 23 in Takeo province as the perfect opportunity to prove his skills and reclaim his reputation. Chantrea conceded that his form has declined in recent years, a stark contrast to seven or eight years ago when he was a dominant fighter, feared by opponents. Back then, he frequently secured victories in major fights, often knocking out his rivals with his powerful knee strikes and effective punching techniques. Reflecting on his past achievements, Lao Chantrea expressed…
Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC have brought in two additional Brazilian forwards to strengthen their squad as they prepare for the final stages of their defence of the Cambodian Premier League (CPL), as well as final 8-team stage of the AFC Challenge League. The club has stressed that current star forward Pablo Augusto remains part of their future plans, even though he is currently sidelined due to injury. On February 13, Svay Rieng brought in Brazilian winger Breno Caetano, and followed up with the February 17 signing of his fellow countryman, forward Matheus Moresche. This brings the number of…
Vath Chamroeun, secretary-general of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), has highlighted the important role of the upcoming “Women Run 10K” in promoting the rights of women and empowering them. He called for all of the parties involved to work together to make the event better than ever, in order to join the government in its efforts to promote women’s rights. In a February 12 press conference, Chamroeun highlighted how the run – which will start and finish at Phnom Penh’s Wat Botum Park – is being held on May 8, International Women’s Day, one of the most meaningful…
This year’s Khmer Chess Championship, which will be held during the upcoming April Khmer New Year celebrations, has added several new dimensions to the tournament. For the first time, there will be preliminary rounds for both the general public and university students. The top ten entrants will advance to the final round, where they will have a chance to compete for the title “King of Khmer Chess”, known as Ouk Chaktrang in Khmer. Vath Chamroeun, secretary-general of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), explained the thinking behind the new move. “Khmer Chess is based on highly effective military strategies…
A split has emerged between the domestic and international federations that govern the sport of Kun Khmer, with the two bodies divided over a third party request to promote events. Srey Chanthorn, the head of Kun Khmer International Fight (KKIF) promotions has asked permission to promote domestic and international fight nights, under the “Cambodia Sena Ek Kun Khmer” banner. He has received support from the international sporting body, but faces opposition from the domestic leadership. Meam Ra, president of the Kun Khmer International Federation (KIF), believed that the new promotion would not infringe on the jurisdiction of either federation. “As…
Cyclists from nine provinces have registered with the Cambodian Cycling Federation (CCF) for the “Phnom Penh-Battambang Ride” – a total distance of 292 kilometres. The event will raise funds to support underprivileged children through the HOPE for Cambodian Children Foundation, which is located in Battambang province. The philanthropist pedallers will set out on February 15. Nou Chamroeun, CCF secretary-General, explained that most of the participants and their supporters will gather in front of the Royal Palace at the front of the Constitutional Council (Royal Palace) at 4am, for a 4.30am departure. The group is expected to arrive at HOPE foundation’s Battambang…
Defence Ministry FC, popularly known as Tiffy Army, were hoping for a repeat of the 7-1 drubbing they handed to Kirivong Sok Sen Chey F.C. the last time they met in the Cambodian Premier League (CPL). Unfortunately the Monday night encounter at the Old Stadium took a tragic turn. In just the seventh minute of play, Tiffy’s Vorn Phalla and Kirivong’s Ry Leap Pheng were contesting a ball in the air when they clashed heads. Leap Pheng was knocked unconscious and hit the ground, hard. As the stadium fell silent, medical staff provided initial care to the unresponsive player for…