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Sok Limheng Secures Sixth National Khmer Chess Title

AKP Phnom Penh, February 23, 2026 -- Cambodia’s leading Khmer chess (Ouk Chatrang) player, Sok Limheng, has once again claimed the national championship title, securing his sixth national gold medal after winning the 2025 National Khmer Chess Championship. The tournament concluded successfully...

Foreign Athletes from 20 Countries Compete in 6th World Kun Khmer Championship in Preah Sihanouk Province

AKP Phnom Penh, February 11, 2026 -- The 6th World Kun Khmer Championship 2025 officially opened on Tuesday in Sihanoukville, Preah Sihanouk province, drawing 125 athletes from 20 countries. According to the organising commission, the annual championship is being held from Feb. 10 to 13 and fe...

Cambodia Hosts Regional Qualifying Event of ITF Asia 14 & Under Development Championships 2026

AKP Phnom Penh, February 03, 2026 -- Cambodia is hosting the regional qualifying event of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Asia 14 & Under Development Championships 2026, from Feb. 3 to 14 at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh. Ms. Som Chhinda, Event Coordinator of T...

Cambodia National Rugby Team Departs for Regional Competition in Singapore

AKP Phnom Penh, January 29, 2026 -- The Cambodia national rugby team departed Phnom Penh on Jan. 28 for Singapore to compete in the SEA 7s tournament, scheduled to take place on Jan. 30. The competition has attracted eight national teams from the ASEAN region, divided into two groups. Cambodia...

Cambodia Signs Contract to Host Asian Youth Games 2031

AKP Phnom Penh, January 26, 2026 -- Cambodia has signed a contract to host the 5th Asian Youth Games 2031, according to the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC). H.E. Vath Chamroeun, Secretary General of the NOCC, and H.E. Seng Vannak, Deputy Governor of Phnom Penh, were invited to at...

Cambodia Baby Olympics Aims to Inspire Children’s Participation in Sports

AKP Phnom Penh, January 26, 2026 -- The Cambodia Baby Olympics, the first of its kind, will be held at AEON Mall Mean Chey on Feb. 1, 2026, with 330 children registered to take part, aiming to open new opportunities and inspire young children to engage in sports. The information was highlighte...

Over 1,700 Runners to Join 9th Angkor Ultra Trail Tomorrow

AKP Phnom Penh, January 23, 2026 -- Over 1,700 national and international runners will join the 9th Angkor Ultra Trail to be held in Siem Reap province on Jan. 24. H.E. Vath Chamroeun, Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), said on Jan. 23 that as of this time, th...

WFC Targets Olympic Medals in Wrestling at 2036 Games

AKP Phnom Penh, January 22, 2026 -- The Wrestling Federation of Cambodia (WFC) has set an ambitious goal of winning Olympic medals in wrestling at the 2036 Olympic Games, which are scheduled to be hosted by India. Mr. Casey Barnett, Vice President of the WFC, said on Jan. 20 that the federatio...

Cambodian Athletes Earn 698 Medals from International Open Taekwondo Championship

AKP Phnom Penh, January 12, 2026 -- The Cambodia WT taekwondo team won a total of 698 medals, including 228 gold, 195 silver, and 275 bronze medals, from the Hope International Open Taekwondo Championship 2026, the most among the six participating countries. Addressing the closing...

Cambodian Sports Delegation Withdrawn from 33rd SEA Games for Safety Reasons

AKP Phnom Penh, December 10, 2025 -- The National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) has announced the early withdrawal of the Cambodian delegation from the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand due to safety concerns. In a letter addressed to H.E. Dato' Seri Chaiyapak Siriwat, Chief Executive Officer...

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