AKP Phnom Penh, October 19, 2026 --

Cambodia’s national jet ski team has won nine medals, including four gold, three silver and two bronze, at the second round of the 2026 Jet Ski World Series held in the United States from Oct. 7 to 12, drawing congratulations from Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet.

The Cambodian team sent six athletes to compete in the international event, achieving outstanding results across several categories. Among the highlights was Saly Oumoeut’s historic gold-medal victory in the Pro-Am Runabout Endurance category in Arizona on Oct. 11.

Saly Oumoeut defeated French rider Jean-Bruno Pastorello, a 10-time champion in the category, to claim the gold medal. According to the report, no Asian athlete had won the category in 45 years, making Saly Oumoeut the first Asian rider to achieve the feat.

Cambodia secured four gold medals through Kai Vansiden, who won the Amateur Ski 4 Stroke Lites category; Saly Filin, who claimed gold in both the Amateur Runabout 1100 Limited and Pro-Am Runabout 1100 Stock categories; and Saly Oumoeut, who triumphed in the Pro-Am Runabout Endurance category.

The team also won three silver medals. Saly Filin took silver in the Amateur Runabout 1100 Stock category, Saly Oumoeut finished second in Pro Sport GP, and Min Mustan earned silver in Pro-Am Ski 4 Stroke Lites.

The remaining two medals were bronze. Min Ousman secured third place in Novice Ski Stock, while Kai Vansiden won bronze in Pro-Am Ski 4 Stroke Lites.

Prime Minister Hun Manet congratulated the national jet ski team on its achievement, which brought Cambodia four gold, three silver and two bronze medals at the second round of the world series.

By C. Nika