New Year tournament gives students a shot at ‘King of Khmer Chess’ title
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…
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Inaugural Indochina Angkor Wat Marathon hits the ground running
Officials from the athletics federations of Vietnam, Laos, and the Asian Athletics Federation praised the Cambodian hosts for the excellent organisation of the marathon, which…
Cambodian grandmaster fostering martial arts prodigies, nurturing better citizens
The “Sport Ethics School," founded by Grandmaster Seng Bunsong, a well-known martial arts expert, the new facility aims to not only identify and develop young athletes with the…
Cambodia’s Kun Khmer fighters claim four of five belts at Greek tournament
Panha, a gold medalist at the 2023 SEA Games, was originally going to receive the 66kg belt after his Greek opponent Mario Gousho was unable to compete due to health issues.…
Historic silver for Cambodian women’s esports team
The Cambodian national women’s esports team – known as the Angkor Warriors – made history by bringing home silver from the 16th IESF World E-Sports Championship 2024, held…
Cambodia’s finswimmers host first ASEAN championships; team kicks to podium finish
Competing in 25 events over the course of the championship, the Cambodian athletes achieved an impressive haul of two gold, seven silver and six bronze medals, enough to defeat…
Cambodian stars eye gold at 2024 Asian Kickboxing Championships
As the 2024 Asian Kickboxing Championships gets underway, Cambodian athletes are gearing up to shine on home soil, with seasoned veterans and newcomers alike aiming for the…
Kun Khmer fighters ready for historic South Korean tournament
The fighters will take on a roster of international boxers at the “Ganzberg Kun Khmer to the World Class” event on September 15.
Cambodian team bound for Homeless World Cup in Seoul
The squad comprises eight young athletes who are homeless, or have experienced homelessness, making them eligible under the rules of the competition.
Khmer martial arts tour at Angkor revives history, promotes ancient heritage
Provincial governor Prak Sophoan praised the event as a valuable initiative to revive the history of ancient Khmer martial arts depicted in stone carvings and to promote this…