The team of Cambodian gaelic footballers travelling to Derry for the GAA World Games

There are countless reasons why a GAA club in Phnom Penh, Cambodia should not thrive.

Cambodian combat sport Kun Khmer working for IOC recognition

The International Federation for Kun Khmer, the Cambodian combat sport, is working with its National Olympic Committee to seek International Olympic Committee recognition.

Cáirde Khmer creating lifelong friendships in Cambodia

Their Cambodian players typically come from tough socio-economic backgrounds, and the opportunity to play organised team sports, especially for women, are usually few and far between.

Thailand and Cambodia kick off over rival martial arts

Global interest in the ancient martial art of Muay Thai has boomed in recent decades to the point where Thailand’s national sport is now touted as a future Olympic event.

Cambodian Puong and Frenchman Veronique win at Ultra Trail of Angkor marathon

Cambodia's Puong Jean-luc and Frenchwoman Messina Veronique won the sixth Ultra Trail of Angkor 100km challenge, which was held at the famed Angkor archaeological park here on Saturday.

Thailand to boycott kickboxing at Southeast Asian Games after row with Cambodia over name of sport

A row over the name of the kickboxing competition at this year's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia has erupted after Thailand announced they were boycotting the sport there because local organisers are using the local name Kun Khmer rather than Muay Thai.

Thailand to boycott SEA Games Muay Thai after Cambodia changes name

Thailand will boycott the kickboxing competition at this year’s Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in protest against hosts Cambodia using the sport’s local name of Kun Khmer rather than Muay Thai.

Prayut tells everyone to calm down over Thai-Cambodian Muay Thai drama

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is telling everyone to calm down regarding the row that was sparked last week between Thailand and Cambodia over the origin of Muay Thai.

Cambodia celebrates 100-day countdown towards 32nd SEA Games

Cambodia on Wednesday (Jan 26) celebrated the 100-day countdown to the 32nd South-East Asian (SEA) Games, with a fireworks display, a drumbeat, martial arts performance, songs and dance.

Thailand, Cambodia clash over martial art’s name

Thailand and Cambodia are in a fight over a traditional martial art, outside the ring. They disagree on what the sport should be called at the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh in May.

Thailand and Cambodia argue over origin of Muay Thai kickboxing

A row has sparked between Thailand and Cambodia over the origin of Muay Thai. As a result, Thailand has withdrawn from the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games).

Thailand, Cambodia brawl over kickboxing event name at SEA Games

Thailand will boycott a kickboxing event at the Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia in May, officials said Tuesday, in a row with the hosts over what to call the sport.

Cambodia, Thailand spar over ‘Muay Thai’ or ‘Kun Khmer’

Thailand and Cambodia are at loggerheads over whether the inspiration for modern kickboxing should be called Muay Thai or Kun Khmer.

Former Dorchester boss Callum Brooks to join Cambodian League 2 club

Former Dorchester Town boss Callum Brooks has landed a new role – more than 6,000 miles away in Cambodia.

Cambodia Heavily Criticized For Handling Of 2023 Southeast Asian Games

Cambodia issued new rule changes ahead of the 2023 Southeast Asian Games this May. Previous hosts of the SEA Games have also been criticized for willfully stacking the deck in their favor.

Cambodia to limit participants at SEA Games in Phnom Penh

The Philippines is already losing the Southeast Asian Games battle even if the biennial event scheduled May 5 to 17 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia this year hasn’t even started.

Keisuke Honda to step down from Cambodia role after SEA Games

Former Japan star Keisuke Honda will step down as general manager of the Cambodian men's national team, the Football Federation of Cambodia announced Wednesday.

Thailand vs Cambodia: Livestream, TV channel, preview, AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup table and results

Thailand will take on Cambodia in the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup

PH Azkals fall to Cambodia to open AFF Cup campaign

The Philippine Azkals absorbed their first defeat at the hands of Cambodia in 20 years after falling 3-2 to begin their Asean Football Federation (AFF) Mitsubishi Electric Cup campaign off on a wrong foot on Tuesday in Phnom Penh.

No need for blows in martial arts row

Khmer traditional martial arts, or "Kun Lbokator", was among this year's 22 new inscriptions to Unesco's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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