A unique boxing spectacle is set for September 30, featuring an octagonal ring that is being promoted as a world-class event by the Kun Khmer Federation (KKF) in collaboration with Town TV. This tournament will gather elite competitors from around the world to contend for an international championship and engage in friendly matches, during which 16 elite Cambodian fighters will participate. In a groundbreaking move for Cambodia, an octagonal arena will be used for the first time. The organisers have carefully chosen eight of the Kingdom’s strongest gloved gladiators to compete within this unique setup. The selected fighters are Prum…
Author: Chhorn Norn
Cambodia is making strides in preparation for the 2029 Asian Youth Games (AYG), with the Cambodia Gymnastics Federation (CGF) enhancing the skills of grassroots coaches to foster young and qualified athletes. Despite the AYG being several years away, CGF secretary-general Noy Phana emphasised the importance of early preparations. “To be successful in this large event, featuring 45 participating countries, Cambodia must start preparing now, much like our approach to hosting the 32nd SEA Games and the 12th ASEAN Para Games earlier this year,” he said. Under the leadership of Senior Minister Thong Khon, the CGF initiated the 2023 Academy in…
Chea Kanha, initially without an inclination for sports, has found herself embraced by the world of wrestling. Hailing from Kratie province, Kanha was more focused on her studies than training, even though her mother had previously trained with two-time gold medallist wrestler Chov Sotheara. However, unable to continue her studies due to challenging family circumstances, Kanha left her parents and younger sister behind to move to Phnom Penh with Sotheara. Recognising her physical fitness and potential, Sotheara encouraged Kanha to commence her wrestling training in 2016. With the approval of her mother and under the guidance of Sotheara, she enrolled…
Led by jet ski racing ace Sali Umet, Cambodian jet ski racers arrived in the US on September 24 to participate in the WGP#1 World Series, scheduled for October 4-8. The event marks the third round, following the first held from May 18-21 in Poland and the subsequent round from July 27-30 in France. The final round of the series is slated for December 13-17 in Thailand. Due to their commitment to compete in the 32nd SEA Games on home soil, the Cambodian Jet Ski team missed the first round in Poland. During their participation, they secured one gold, one…
The Kingdom’s chances of claiming gold at the upcoming 19th Asian Games 2022 – underway until October 8 in Hangzhou, China – have taken a blow, with the withdrawal of one of Cambodia’s previous gold medallists and several other high profile athletes unable to compete. Cambodia-American ju-jitsu superstar Jessa Khan and jet ski racing ace Sali Umet will not be participating in this year’s games, with Cambodian-American SEA Games taekwondo gold winner Cassandre Nicole Tubbs also announcing her absence. At the previous Asian Games, held in 2018 in Indonesia, Umet claimed a gold medal and a bronze for the Kingdom,…
Cambodia’s national football team – the Kouprey – clinched a decisive 4-0 victory over Macau at the National Olympic Stadium on September 11, setting a new record for their previous encounters and drawing high praise from the country’s leadership. Having faced Macau six times since 2008, with four wins, one draw and one loss, the Kouprey put on an exceptional performance in the latest match. Wearing jersey number 9, Sieng Chanthea, a young striker who recently joined Qatari second league club Al Shahaniya, stole the spotlight by scoring two goals within just three minutes. “Our aim is continuous improvement for…
OV Mal FC – the oldest futsal team in Cambodia – finally secured the one trophy that has eluded them in their long and illustrious history, when they emerged at champions at the Tiger Futsal Cup 2023. In a thrilling 7-5 match on Sunday, September 10, they defeated Down Town Sport to clinch the title. Founded in 2012, the club has won over 20 trophies in various private tournaments. However, the national indoor tournament – run by the Football Federation of Cambodia since 2015 – has seen them painted as the proverbial bridesmaids, finishing runner up on four occasions and…
Secretary of state for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Vath Chamroeun, encouraged student athletes who achieved medals at the 2023 National Primary School Competition to nurture their talents and abilities, aspiring to reach national-level athleticism in the future. “Gold, silver, and bronze medalists, please continue your sporting endeavors, sharpen your skills, as only you have the potential to evolve into national-level athletes and future instructors of physical education and sports,” he said. “We all need to put in great effort to set our goals with the hope of attaining success in life. Therefore, athletics serve as an essential…
The Cambodian Under 23 football team received special praise from Prime Minister Hun Manet following their September 9 triumph over their Mongolian opponents. The Kingdom’s U23 team is currently competing in the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 qualifying tournament. They defeated the Mongolian side 2-1 in a September 9 match. The game – played at Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium – brought joy to many of the Kingdom’s football fans, including the new prime minister. Manet took to social media to express his delight at the win. “I appreciate and congratulate our national U23 team, who defeated…
An initiative by former Prime Minister Hun Sen will immortalise the names of outstanding athletes and vital contributors to the success of the 32nd SEA Games upon the Win-Win Monument. This lasting tribute is meant to inspire future generations, both from Cambodia and abroad. Vath Chamroeun, secretary-general of the National Olympic Committee (NOCC), shed light on the selection process for these esteemed athletes and medallists. Currently, the Kingdom’s sporting bodies have decided to honour Vovinam standout Pal Chhor Raksmey and middle distance runner Bou Samnang. Assessments for the remaining selections are ongoing. “We’ve already decided to recognise the heroism of…