Cambodian athlete’s inspiring run for last place in SEA games earns $10,000 reward
Cambodian runner Bou Samnang finished last in a long-distance race at the SEA Games but became a sporting inspiration for her perseverance.
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Coaches scuffle after controversial pencak silat gold for Vietnam
Indonesian officials did not agree with the decision, with their words and actions leading to a scuffle between the two teams' coaching staff.
Superwoman Oanh wins two golds in one afternoon at SEA Games
Despite a last-minute scheduling change that saw her compete in both the 1,500m and 3,000m events in the afternoon, Nguyen Thi Oanh won both gold medals.
Bou Samnang captures hearts, and is rewarded by PM
Coming in last place in the women’s 5,000m race at the 32nd SEA Games, her determination to finish despite a torrential downpour drew plaudits from many observers.
SEA Games 2023: Mikkel Lee shocks everyone, including himself, with victory in 50m butterfly
Lee’s swim also met the 23.53 “A” qualifying time for July’s world meet in Fukuoka, Japan.
Upcoming movie revisits Beijing Winter Olympics
As the official film of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, the movie began production in 2020 with over 1,000 crew members recruited to capture the lesser-known moments of the…
Postcard from Phnom Penh: Like Bokator, Cambodia’s capital captures its past and present
Kun bokator, an ancient martial art dating back to the Khmer empire, is featuring for the first time at the SEA Games.
SEA Games: ‘She said yes!’ – Proposal perfect ending to triathlete Bryce Chong’s outing
Having bought the wedding ring in mid-2022, Bryce Chong was unable to find a suitable moment to pop the question, until a friend suggested he propose during the Games.
Janry Ubas wins long jump gold to end string of SEA Games heartbreaks
The lengthy wait for the 29-year-old came to an end after he registered 7.85 meters on his first try, which eventually became his winning jump after four successive fouls.
Hong Kong fencer Vivian Kong retakes world No. 1 ranking
Kong’s win catapults her ahead of current No. 1, Song Se-ra of South Korea, according to a media report.