Cambodian Kun Khmer Athletes Prevail in France
This screenshot photo shows Cambodia's Vy Samphors and France’s Kasem Yanis.
- By Heak Chhork
- June 26, 2023 5:18 PM
PHNOM PENH – Three Cambodian Kun Khmer athletes triumphed in the “Rahu Fight Kun Khmer All-Star” on June 24 in Paris, while the country’s fourth competitor got defeated by his French opponent.
In the red corner, Cambodia's Vy Samphors knocked out France’s Kasem Yanis in the 67-kilogram category before the end of the first round.
In the 60-kilogram league, Cambodia’s Elit Sorn gave his French opponent Moundo Hamza some more time to fight. But the outcome was similar, with the French athlete being knocked out at the end of the second round.
After three rounds, Cambodia’s Pich Sambath also overcame his opponent Bahroumi Faycal.
Only Moeun Sokhuch didn’t win his fight in Paris. He was defeated by Kasem Yanis after three rounds, in the 67-kilogram category.
It was the first time France hosted the iconic Kun Khmer All-Stars boxing event. Co-organized by France-based Rahu Fight III and Prodal Boran Club, the martial arts contest was held in the small town of Bussy-Saint-Georges, on the outskirts of Paris.
Originally written in Khmer for ThmeyThmey, this story was translated by Te Chhaysinh for Cambodianess.
