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12th Asean Para Games shaping up to be a success: Minister

Minister of National Defence Tea Banh assures that the Para Games would be held similarly to the SEA Games, with only minor adjustments if necessary.

She has now rewritten her 100m mark five times and gone below her own 200m standard thrice since March.

The Cambodian men's and women's seated volleyball teams prepare to compete in the 12th ASEAN Para Games 2023, to commence on June 3.

The volatile final between Thailand and Indonesia ended up in a bitter confrontation between the two sides, leading to red cards being shown.

With less than a fortnight until the games kick off, many took to social media to call for the public to get behind the athletes.

The world No. 10 was calm and composed as he overcame world No. 12 Lu Guangzu of China 21-12, 21-19 in 45 minutes.

According to Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism, out of the 1,602,797 visitors from the ASEAN region last year, just 75,653 came from Indonesia.

"Before I took up this sport, I spent most days at school and then at work. I knew very few people", Chinese judoka Li Peng said.

"The Indonesian pair has just won the SEA Games but we will be prepared and focused on what we need to do on court", said Aaron Chia.

Indonesia led the game in the 21st minute when striker Sananta headed a long throw at close range, escaping the reach of Thai goalkeeper.