Cambodian PM Gifts US$20,000 to a Brazilian Kun Khmer Fighter
AKP Phnom Penh, April 08, 2023 --

Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HE has announced to gift US$20,000 to Mr. Thiago Teixeira, a Brazilian Kun Khmer Fighter, and consider legal aspect to apply for Khmer citizenship for him.

“As an encouragement, I would like to donate US$20,000 to the Brazilian Kun Khmer fighter, Thiago Teixeira,” he said through his Telegram channel this morning. “On the other hand, if there is no violation of Brazil’s law, I will request His Majesty the King to grant Khmer citizenship to Thiago.”

Brazilian-born Thiago Teixeira early this month represented Cambodia in the “Apex Fight Series” promotion in Germany and won the World Muay Thai Organisation Middleweight title, after he knocked out his British opponent, Joe Craven, in the second round.

Besides, H.E. Khieu Kanharith, Minister of Information, and H.E. Mrs. Phoeurng Sackona, Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, announced to provide each US$1,000 to the Brazilian Kun Khmer Fighter.
By C. Nika
AKP

That was incredibly fast work.
Royal Decree orders the granting of Khmer nationality to boxer Thiago Teixeira and his wife!
Phnom Penh: His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni ordered:

Article 1: Giving Khmer Nationality by Family Nationalization to the Family of Mr. Thiago Tei Sera Machado with the following members:

1. THIAGO TEIXEIRA MACHADO, Brazilian, born July 28, 1988 in Sao Paulo, Federal Republic of Brazil (husband).

Mrs. ROMA MARIA ROZANSKA STEFFEN, Polish-American, born on April 21, 1983 in the Republic of Poland (wife).

Article 2: Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HE, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, shall be responsible for the implementation of this Royal Decree from the date of its signing.

April 12, 2023
Seven countries sign up for Kun Khmer competition
Seven countries have already registered to compete in the martial art Kun Khmer which was included for the first time in this year’s SEA Games.

The seven countries, which are Cambodia, Laos, the Philipines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Vietnam, have indicated their intention to compete in Kun Khmer, according to Tem Moeun, president of the Kun Khmer Federation (KHF).

Moeun said Cambodia, the host nation and the owner of Kun Khmer, will send 19 contestants including seven female and 11 male contestants. He said the Cambodian team is well-prepared for the games and is aiming high to get medals.

He said the martial artists have a tight training schedule to improve their technical abilities and to keep them fit as the SEA Games are just around the corner. He said the players have two training sessions in a day and other special additional training is included as well.

The sports will compete in 19 different weight classes starting from the 45kg weight class to the 81kg weight class. But the official draw has not been made yet, he said.
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Cambodia SEA Games Organising Committee (CAMSOC) chose 37 sports and three traditional ones including Kun Khmer, Bokator, and chess.

This is a first for Cambodia’s traditional martial art Kun Khmer to be featured in a big sports tournament. The Kun Khmer competition will start from May 6 to 11 at the Morodok Techo stadium.
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Munonye Emmanuel Onyedikachi has been granted citizenship.

Cambodia News, Phnom Penh: Emmanuel has been granted Khmer citizenship by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, King of the Kingdom of Cambodia, on May 26, 2023, and he has entered the Khmer Martial Arts Club World Championship.

This was confirmed by Mr. Oknha Srey Chanthorn on May 31, 2023 on his official facebook.
Mr. Oknha Srey Chanthorn wrote, # Hello, dear compatriots! Today, we have received another new member (our Khmer Martial Arts Club World Champion), Manuel, and the good news is that he has gained Cambodian citizenship.

Siem Reap to Host World Kun Khmer Event Later This Year
AKP Phnom Penh, August 26, 2023 --

Cambodia will host the first ever World Kun Khmer Event at the Angkor Archeological Park in Siem Reap province later this year.

To take place from Nov. 26 to 28, the event is expected to attract the participation of hundreds of athletes from nearly 100 countries.

The tournament will consist of three categories, including voluntary, mid-professional, and professional.
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