Chea Chanboribo, president of the Esports Federation of Cambodia (EFC), is championing a vigorous enforcement of the EFC’s principles. He envisions the forward motion of the sport not as a gambling prospect that jeopardises the future of budding athletes but in strict accordance with sports standards. “We’re not merely observers of sport, but stewards of education and custodians of our athletes’ futures. “If we don’t consider these factors, the very events we champion could shatter the dreams of our children. The repercussions will one day circle back to us. Hence, I find it necessary to tighten the reins,” said Chanboribo,…
Author: Chhorn Norn
The first Sar Sokha Challenge Cup is underway, with the Kingdom’s volleyball clubs competing for bragging rights and the chance to hold the national trophy aloft. The Volleyball Federation of Cambodia held an August 1 draw to determine the makeup of two pools, with pool play scheduled to begin on August 2 at the National Olympic Stadium. The semi-finals will take place on August 5, with the finals the following day. Aing Serey Piseth, secretary-general of the federation, oversaw the lot-drawing ceremony attended by representatives of the nine clubs who qualified for the competition. Pool A includes Visakha volleyball, Phnom…
The Ministry of Interior’s star athletes have found early success at the 2023 World Police and Fire Games taking place in Winnepeg, Canada. Proud members of the Kingdom’s police forces have grabbed gold on the table tennis and volleyball courts, as well as in the pool and on the wrestling mats at the Games, being held for the 20th time and running from July 28 to August 6. According to the preliminary July 31 results, the men and women of the team had so far secured a total of 18 medals – nine gold and nine silver. With several upcoming…
In a surprising turn of events, Brazil-born Kun Khmer fighter Thiago Teixeira, known to fans as Sen Chanrithy Kun following obtaining Khmer citizenship, finds himself in search of a new cooperative partner for his career in Cambodia. This development comes after his decision to part ways with the Kun Khmer International Fighters (KKIF), a move that has caused quite the stir in the fighting community. Teixeira’s departure has left Srey Chanthorn, a central figure in the fighter’s decision to join the Kun Khmer, somewhat taken aback. It was Chanthorn who ignited Thiago’s passion for Kun Khmer and drew him and…
In a rallying call to Cambodian sports professionals, Vath Chamroeun, secretary-general of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), emphasised the importance of skill development in the sustainable growth of sports in the nation. This plea to the nation’s sporting fraternity comes in the backdrop of a notable achievement. Chamroeun, a veteran sports expert, celebrated Cambodia’s recent standing as fourth in the 32nd SEA Games, where they hosted and won 81 gold, 74 silver and 129 bronze medals. This feat, he underscored, was an unprecedented accomplishment for Cambodian athletes. However, he noted with humility that sustaining this level of competition…
Cambodian tennis virtuosos, along with their coaches and delegates, have embarked on a journey from various locations towards Colombo, Sri Lanka. They set their sights on the prestigious Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group III, slated to unfold from July 26 to 30. The Kingdom’s sporting gladiators, players Long Samneang and Khlaing Ponlork, left Cambodia’s shores on the eve of July 23. They were led by esteemed figures Euk Bun Leakhena and Chea Pov. An earlier contingent, featuring the formidable Tep Timothy, Leng Savinreach and coach Ani Rose Prian, set forth from the US on July 21, eager to join the contest.…
The Kun Khmer Federation (KKF) is cooperating with the International Professional Combat Council (IPCC) to jointly develop and promote Cambodian kickboxing around the world. The IPCC is a large international institution with more than 100 member countries and a focus on promoting and organising events for specific sports. For the cooperation, the IPCC received a certificate from the KKF on July 15, 2023, giving it full rights to advance the Cambodian martial art worldwide. The IPCC can organise and promote Cambodian kickboxing events in all member countries in accordance with the official rules and regulations of Kun Khmer. KKF president…
Founded in 2005, Happy Football Cambodia Australia (HFCA) has been at the forefront of nurturing Cambodia’s underprivileged youth through football. Their latest power move is a collaboration with CJ Coaching, a European-based outfit with a roster of supremely talented trainers set to provide advanced training to Cambodian coaches, and more importantly, to the nation’s poorer children. Paraic Grogan, the visionary behind HFCA, expects big things from the partnership. With CJ Coaching boasting coaches certified by UEFA and the English FA, Grogan believes this will take football for the less privileged children of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap province to unprecedented…
The Fencing Federation of Cambodia (FFC) has set the dates for the 2023 National Fencing Championships, which will take place at the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) from September 1- 3. The competition aims to spot talented athletes who can be trained to join the national team in the future. Sok Ang, secretary-general of the FFC, on July 19 said the successful hosting of the 32nd SEA Games in May has provided the body’s officials with greater confidence and knowledge for organising the 2023 national competition. “This year’s national fencing competition – after the achievements of the 2023 SEA…
In a remarkable twist for Cambodian football, Boeung Ket Football Club’s star forward Seang Chanthea signs for a Qatari Second Division team. Puth Thida, the club’s head, touts this groundbreaking signing as an inspiration for aspiring footballers throughout Cambodia, spotlighting Chanthea’s exciting journey to international play. Addressing local media, Thida enthused: “Chanthea playing abroad isn’t merely a personal achievement. It’s a testament to the rising status of our nation when our Cambodian player steps onto the Qatari league’s pitches”. “This move by Chanthea sets a sterling precedent for our young players to emulate, opening doors for them to seize opportunities…