The Khmer Boxing Federation (KBFC), led by president Khov Chhay, will hold an internal meeting on Wednesday evening to discuss the selection of a new Secretary-General, following the resignation of Sien Sopheak. It has been 55 days since Sopheak submitted his resignation from the post, which he had held since February 14, 2025, when he was appointed to the role, with a monthly salary. In his resignation letter, dated September 19, Sien Sopheak wrote to Khov Chhay. “Dear Mr. President, please be informed that I have taken on other responsibilities and do not have sufficient time to fulfil the duties…
Author: Chhorn Norn
The Cambodia national football team departed for Hong Kong at 11am this morning, November 11. They will play an international friendly match against the hosts on November 13, following an invitation from the Hong Kong Football Association. The match will be broadcast live on BTV News. Interestingly, the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) only announced the official 23-man squad recently, with the players only assembling the night before their flight. This means that the national players have not trained together on home soil, and will have only a short warm-up session in Hong Kong before the official match, scheduled for…
Cambodian Kun Khmer fighters achieved outstanding results in recent international matches, demonstrating exceptional strength and determination. In France, all three Cambodian fighters won their bouts, while in Japan, the team recorded two wins and two losses, leaving spectators deeply impressed by the skill and endurance of the Khmer martial arts heirs. This marke a significant milestone for the Kingdom’s martial artists, particularly in the Sunday event, held in France. Long Benloeurn delivered a remarkable performance by kicking French fighter Spea Bapa in the left leg, forcing him to withdraw in the third round due to injury. Benloeurn expressed great joy…
Kirivong Sok Sen Chey FC issued an urgent statement just before midnight last night defending the club’s integrity. It followed yesterday’s 2–1 defeat to home team Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng — a result that some fans have suspected was prearranged. The accusations arose because Kiriwong Sok Sen Chey, despite trailing 2–1, made no attempt to contest possession during the final three minutes of play. Instead, they allowed Svay Rieng players to pass the ball freely among themselves near their own goal area until the referee blew the final whistle — confirming Svay Rieng’s 2–1 victory. It was not only…
Cambodian Kun Khmer legend Thoeun Theara could only cry in regret after being eliminated in the semifinals of the 8-Men Tournament at the GANZBERG World Kun Khmer Fight, organised by Town Arena last night. Russian fighter Vassili Thaikilla ultimately claimed the championship belt. The event, held in Phnom Penh’s Kambol district, saw Theara not only competing for the 73kg belt as a hometown fighter, but also for a “Golden Can” prize from the main sponsor — had he won the title. However, all those hopes evaporated. Although Theara defeated China’s Li Po Ling on points in the first round, his…
“Finally, we’ve won!” was the jubilant cry of the ISI Dangkor Senchey squad as they celebrated an emotional first victory in the Cambodian Premier League (CPL), defeating hosts Royal Cambodian Armed Forces FC at the Old Stadium on Sunday night. The ISI players sang and danced in delight after the 3-1 victory, after nearly four months of waiting for their first win since the current CPL season began, on August 9. Kang Sen, the club president, who was present at the match, expressed his joy. He admitted that after seven consecutive losses, he had been disappointed and under immense pressure,…
Khov Chhay, president of the Khmer Boxing Federation (KBF), has stepped forward to defend the Kun Khmer fighters, coaches and officials who recently came under heavy criticism from certain fans and social media circles. He shared his thought late on Thursday night, via social media. Chhay described the critics as “toxic individuals” who attack Kun Khmer athletes out of jealousy and resentment, simply because they don’t benefit personally from the sport. He accused them of using harsh criticism to attract likes and shares, exploiting fighters’ struggles and the reputation of Kun Khmer for their own online popularity. “Today, I saw…
Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng have officially secured a spot in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26 quarterfinals, following their 3–0 win over Laos club Ezra on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Phnom Penh Crown’s progression remains uncertain, despite a 3–1 comeback victory over Myanmar’s Shan United in Indonesia. During the home match, played at Morodok Techo National Stadium, Svay Rieng dominated possession against Ezra and found the net three times — two goals in the first half and one more in the second. Striker Patrick Robson opened the scoring in the 20th minute, putting Svay Rieng ahead 1–0. Japanese midfielder Takashi Odawara…
The Khmer Boxing Federation (KBF) and the South Korean Boxing Federation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly promote the traditional martial arts identities of both nations — particularly Kun Khmer — to strengthen their international presence and development. The signing ceremony took place in Seoul, South Korea, on October 27, with the MoU signed by Khov Chhay, KBF president, and Kim Jung Pyo, his South Korean counterpart. Touch Thearat, first secretary of the embassy of Cambodia in South Korea, attended the signing ceremony as a guest of honour, according to a statement released by the KBF on…
The Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) has welcomed a new initiative by FIFA president Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino. Infantino has announced the establishment of a new regional tournament, to be known as the FIFA ASEAN Cup. The competition will bring together national teams from all ASEAN member states to strengthen their footballing capabilities. FFC secretary-general Keo Sareth described the creation of the FIFA ASEAN Cup as a significant opportunity for national teams across the region — especially for countries outside the ASEAN Top 5, such as Cambodia — to gain more international match experience and further develop their technical and tactical…