The martial arts event Kun Khmer All Star has reached a remarkable milestone by gaining over 210k views. This achievement coincided with fighter Pich Sambath delivering a powerful knockout blow to his Lao opponent, securing him a car prize. Notable victories were also claimed by boxers Roeung Sophorn, Long Piseth and Pich Bunsith, who earned championship belts. Additionally, Elit Sun successfully defended his belt title against Myanmar boxer Zaw Aye See. The eighth installment of the event was held at the National Olympic Stadium on August 22. Ticket sales were tiered at $3, $5 and $10 for the various sections.…
Author: Chhorn Norn
The Cambodian Kun Lbokator Federation has recently become a member of the UNESCO-Listed Martial Arts Promotion Committee, ushering in a new era of opportunities for the promotion of Lbokator on the global stage. Cambodia’s membership in the committee was confirmed during the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity meeting held from August 17 to 19 in Chungju, South Korea. At the same time, Cambodia took part in the 22nd Annual General Meeting of the World Martial Arts Union and the International Martial Arts Contest 2023. Kun Lbokator fighters achieved remarkable success by winning numerous medals at the international event. Ou Dara,…
Prime Minister-designate Hun Manet extended thanks to Myanmar-based Canadian boxer Dave Leduc, who passed on congratulations for his appointment. In his congratulatory message, Leduc also said he had fallen in love with Cambodia and its unique ancient martial art of Kun Khmer. On August 15, Manet took to social media to thank Leduc, saying he will personally welcome the boxer when he arrives in the Kingdom later this year to compete in a Kun Khmer tournament. “I congratulate Hun Manet on becoming the new prime minister of Cambodia. Later this year, I will come to visit this beautiful country and…
The National Olympic Stadium buzzed with excitement over the weekend as nearly 2,600 sports delegates gathered to kick off the National Primary School Competition for 2023. Featuring 10 sports and 51 events, athletes from both the capital and provinces are set to compete until August 21. Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron applauded the organisation committee and everyone involved. “The competition’s main focus is to inspire school sports and particularly to train new generations so they may become part of the national team in the future,” Chuon Naron said during the August 12 opening ceremony. “This competition…
Russian fighter Firdavs Zhon Naimov’s first trip to Cambodia, where he sought to seek revenge on popular local boxer Prom Samnang, did not go according to plan, as he was knocked unconscious by a knee from his opponent at the August 13 Kun Khmer Grand Champion event at the Town Arena. Three other foreign pugilists – two Thais and an Iranian – were also defeated by local Kun Khmer exponents at the event, with Chak Savin the only Cambodian fighter to taste defeat at the event. Firdavs Zhon was previously knocked out in the first round by Samnang at the…
Cambodian jet skier Sali Umet is currently constructing a jet ski training centre in Kratie province. He envisages the facility as encompassing training for the national team, his personal development, and the empowerment of younger generations, all with the goal of bolstering the sport in Cambodia. To bring his dream to fruition, he has purchased more than 10ha of land in Kranhoung Senchey village and commune in Kratie’s Snuol district. The funds came from his own pocket, and were drawn from his winnings at past international competitions. His investment in the project amounts to around $1 million, but the amount…
Kep provincial governor Som Piseth hailed the positive impact of sport on tourism, with the coastal province’s hosting of ASEAN Sports Day on August 8 having attracted increased numbers of domestic and international tourists. “This event not only promotes sports and wellness, but has also drawn many visitors to Kep,” he said, as he addressed the opening ceremony of the August 8 event. The event drew 1,294 participants, including police and military personnel, civil servants, students and members of the public from Kep as well as neighbouring Kampot. Among the activities were a 15km cycling race with some 200 participants…
The captivating land of Cambodia, rich in temples and cultural treasures, has caught the eye of US ambassador W Patrick Murphy. In particular, he sees Angkor as a vibrant hub, full of potential for organising sports and other events to boost the economy and tourism in the region. Murphy voiced his appreciation after participating in the 10km race during the 8th Khmer Empire International Marathon 2023 in Angkor on August 6. The annual race saw an impressive 2,511 participants, including over 500 international runners from 45 different nations. More than just a sporting venue, Murphy emphasised the cultural importance of…
A total of 58 foreign players from 23 countries have signed contracts with the 10 Cambodian clubs in the new Cambodian Premier League (CPL). The new season kicked off on August 5, with the final scheduled to take place on May 12 next year. Under the rules of the CPL, each franchise is permitted to offer contracts to a maximum of six foreign players, with Phnom Penh Crown, Visakha, Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng, NagaWorld, Tiff Army FC, Angkor Tiger, Kirivong Sok Sen Chey and ISI Dangkor Sen Chey all opting to do so. The Boeung Ket and Prey Veng…
Minister of Tourism Thong Khon attended the eighth Khmer Empire International Marathon Day on August 6, held in front of the majestic Angkor Wat Temple. He noted that the event had brought together 2,511 runners, over 500 of whom were foreigners from 45 countries around the world. The figure showed only a minor decrease over last year’s August 7 races, when more than 3,000 runners from 49 countries took part. Despite being the rainy season, with a subsequent decline in European visitors, Khon pointed out that the overall number of international visitors was not on the decline. He expected that…