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]

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

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 edit

  *   Host nation (Cambodia)

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

Medalists edit

Kun Kru edit

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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

  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. ^ "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. 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.