Kun Khmer at the 2023 SEA Games
| Kun Khmer at the 2023 SEA Games | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Elephant Hall 1, Morodok Techo National Stadium |
| Location | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Dates | 6–11 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
[edit]* Host nation (Cambodia)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cambodia* | 14 | 3 | 2 | 19 |
| 2 |  Vietnam | 5 | 8 | 4 | 17 |
| 3 |  Laos | 0 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 4 |  Myanmar | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 5 |  Philippines | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 6 |  Malaysia | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Totals (6 entries) | 19 | 19 | 30 | 68 | |
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
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| Ohmar Soe Myanmar
| |||
| –60 kg | Bàng Thị Mai Vietnam
|
Sam Samnang Cambodia
|
Khammai Lathsavong Laos
|
References
[edit]- ^ "iGames - Cambodia 2023". games.cambodia2023.com. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ "'Muay Thai' or 'Kun Khmer': Neighbors spar over sport's name". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ "Prayut calls for end to bickering over Muay Thai-Kun Khmer". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ "Cambodian combat sport Kun Khmer working for IOC recognition". www.insidethegames.biz. 2023-02-19. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ "Muay Thai or Kun Khmer? Cambodia and Thailand clash again". Asian MMA. 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ "Thais to skip Kun Khmer event". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ "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.