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Kun Khmer at the 2023 SEA Games

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Kun Khmer
at the 2023 SEA Games
VenueElephant Hall 1, Morodok Techo National Stadium
LocationPhnom Penh, Cambodia
Dates6–11 May 2023

Kun Khmer competitions at the 2023 SEA Games took place at Morodok Techo National Stadium, Phnom Penh. Kun Khmer or Pradal serey is an ancient Cambodian variation of Kick boxing, dating back to the Khmer Empire in the 9th century AD. A total of 19 medals were awarded.[1]

The sport marked its debut at the SEA Games, however a similar sport named Muay Thai was contested in earlier editions.[2][3] Thai athletes protested over the use of the term 'Kun Khmer' over 'Muay Thai'.[4][5] The International Federation of Muaythai Associations boycotted the events and Thai athletes decided not to take part in the games under the name 'Kun Khmer'.[6][7]

Medal table

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  *   Host nation (Cambodia)

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 Cambodia*143219
2 Vietnam58417
3 Laos05712
4 Myanmar0279
5 Philippines0156
6 Malaysia0055
Totals (6 entries)19193068

Medalists

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Kun Kru

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Event Gold Silver Bronze
Men's Kun Kru Meng Hong Kan
 Cambodia
Khamlar Samavong
 Laos
Athacai Saiphawat Kiang
 Malaysia
Women's Kun Kru Soeng Moeuy
 Cambodia
Phạm Thị Bích Liểu
 Vietnam
Sysoubanthong Manyvanh
 Laos

Men

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Event Gold Silver Bronze
–45 kg Mab Theara
 Cambodia
Võ Nhuận Phong
 Vietnam
Banxadeth Sybou
 Laos
–48 kg Phun Piseth
 Cambodia
Dương Đức Bảo
 Vietnam
Muhd Haris Haiqal Helmi
 Malaysia
–51 kg Kham Khalaneang
 Cambodia
Lê Công Nghị
 Vietnam
Tengku Muhd Adam Fakruzie
 Malaysia
Somboun Banxadeth
 Laos
–54 kg Him Koemrieng
 Cambodia
Soukna Keothatalath
 Laos
Khuất Văn Khải
 Vietnam
Hein Thu Aung
 Myanmar
–57 kg Khun Laingkousin
 Cambodia
Kristian Salatan Narca
 Philippines
Nguyễn Thanh Trung
 Vietnam
Saw Ah Tit
 Myanmar
–60 kg Chhut Vannthong
 Cambodia
Attaxay Sihabout
 Laos
Moises Lois Ilogon
 Philippines
Muhd Akashah Ramli
 Malaysia
–63.5 kg Khun Bora
 Cambodia
Soubinh Banxadeth
 Laos
Trương Cao Minh Phát
 Vietnam
Saw Hla Win Soe
 Myanmar
–67 kg Lao Chetra
 Cambodia
Nguyễn Châu Đạt
 Vietnam
Athachai Saiphawat Kiang
 Malaysia
Felex Cantores
 Philippines
–71 kg Tit Sorphorn
 Cambodia
Nguyễn Hồng Quân
 Vietnam
Bounma Bouddala
 Laos
Naing Ye Lin
 Myanmar
–75 kg Lao Chantrea
 Cambodia
Nguyễn Thanh Tùng
 Vietnam
Kyaw Lin Htet
 Myanmar
–81 kg Prom Samnang
 Cambodia
Tun Tun Min
 Myanmar
Nguyễn Văn Chiến
 Vietnam

Women

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Event Gold Silver Bronze
–45 kg Huỳnh Hà Hữu Hiếu
 Vietnam
Sysoubanthong Manyvanh
 Laos
Chha Chandeng
 Cambodia
–48 kg Tạ Thị Kim Yến
 Vietnam
May Thazin Htoo
 Myanmar
Sokry Konyka
 Cambodia
Floryvic Montero
 Philippines
–51 kg Triệu Thị Phương Thúy
 Vietnam
Soeng Moeuy
 Cambodia
Mar Yie Nar
 Myanmar
Zyra Bon-as
 Philippines
–54 kg Touch Chanvotey
 Cambodia
Nguyễn Thị Chiều
 Vietnam
Songka Chanthavong
 Laos
Jenelyn Olsim
 Philippines
–57 kg Bùi Yến Ly
 Vietnam
Toun Sreyphin
 Cambodia
Duangchay Thalengliep
 Laos
Ohmar Soe
 Myanmar
–60 kg Bàng Thị Mai
 Vietnam
Sam Samnang
 Cambodia
Khammai Lathsavong
 Laos

References

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  1. ^ "iGames - Cambodia 2023". games.cambodia2023.com. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
  2. ^ "'Muay Thai' or 'Kun Khmer': Neighbors spar over sport's name". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
  3. ^ Nanuam, Wassana (31 January 2023). "Prayut calls for end to bickering over Muay Thai-Kun Khmer". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
  4. ^ "Cambodian combat sport Kun Khmer working for IOC recognition". www.insidethegames.biz. 2023-02-19. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
  5. ^ "Muay Thai or Kun Khmer? Cambodia and Thailand clash again". Asian MMA. 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
  6. ^ "Thais to skip Kun Khmer event". Bangkok Post. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
  7. ^ "Fight club: Thailand, Cambodia duke it out to stake claim on boxing in Mekong". South China Morning Post. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.