AKP Phnom Penh, November 15, 2019 --

Cambodian dancer athletes have returned home with 21 medals from a dancing competition in Hong Kong.

Taking place last week, the challenge attracted participation of dancers from 11 countries, and Cambodia earned 8 gold, 7 silver and 6 bronze medals from the event.

The arrival of Cambodian team was welcomed recently at Phnom Penh International Airport by H.E. Mrs. Nhem Morokot, Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Women Affairs and President of Cambodia Dance Sport Federation (CDSF) and H.E. Ms. Chhay Chanrithy Solida, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Information and Honorary Vice President of CDSF.

According to an official of Cambodia Dance Sport Federation, the Cambodian gold medalists are Mr. Chan Vitor, Ms. Preap Dany Ella, Mr. Phon Sivtra, Ms. San Roza, Ms. Yi Eling, and Mr. Chum Liheang.

She added that they got gold, silver and bronze medals for challenges including pair (ADSF Asian Hong Kong Open) and single dances (Asian Youth Single Dance Championship).

This is a huge move for the federation, inspiring hope for the success in the upcoming SEA Games in the Philippines.

Article in Khmer by Heng Nalin

Article in English by Lim Nary