vietnam Secures First Place at the 2026 Kun Khmer World Championships

february 15, 2026 – The Vietnamese Kun Khmer team achieved a resounding victory at the 2026 World Kun Khmer Championships, held in cambodia, securing the top position in the medal standings. The team’s impressive performance included 18 gold, 8 silver, and 10 bronze medals, surpassing the host nation and other competing teams.

Championship Results and Medal Count

the Vietnamese team’s success marks a notable achievement in the sport of Kun Khmer. Cambodia finished in second place ⁣with 17 gold, 15 ⁤silver, and 5 bronze medals, while Indonesia secured third ⁣place with 2⁢ gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze medals. A⁤ total of nine teams claimed gold medals⁣ throughout the championships.

Key Victories and Athlete Performance

The final day of competition saw a crucial gold medal win ⁤from Phan Thi Hong Lien, solidifying Vietnam’s overall lead. The Vietnamese team comprised 35 athletes who demonstrated extraordinary skill and determination throughout the tournament.

Leadership Praises Team Spirit⁢ and Dedication

Nguyen Trong Nguyen, Deputy Director of the National Training Center and head‍ of the Vietnamese Khmer Kun ⁤team, expressed immense pride in the team’s performance. “The Khmer Kun team fulfilled⁣ its mission perfectly during this tournament,” he stated. “I ⁣was deeply touched ⁤by the spirit of unity and the unfailing determination of everyone. I thank⁤ the ⁢dedicated coaches‍ and athletes who fought with courage, giving their best.”

Vietnam’s Expanding Role in Kun Khmer

Beyond its athletic achievements, the Vietnamese delegation played a vital‍ role in the⁣ association and management of the championships. Furthermore, Ho Thanh Liem, representing Vietnam, was elected to the Standing Committee of the International Khmer⁣ Kun Federation (KIF) and appointed as Vice President during⁤ the organization’s Executive Committee meeting for the 2026-2030 term. This appointment underscores Vietnam’s growing influence within the international Kun Khmer community.

Kun Khmer’s Growing‍ Prominence in⁢ Vietnam

Kun Khmer is officially⁣ recognized as a key sport⁤ within Vietnam’s national sports program,⁢ receiving⁢ high-level support from the ‍Ministry of Sports and Physical Education. This commitment demonstrates the ‍country’s dedication ⁢to developing and promoting the martial art both domestically‍ and internationally.

Key Takeaways:

• Vietnam finished first at the 2026 World kun Khmer Championships with 18 gold medals.
• Cambodia placed second, and Indonesia third.
• Ho thanh Liem was elected Vice President of the International Khmer Kun Federation.
• Kun Khmer is a prioritized sport within Vietnam’s national ⁣sports program.

Source: Hanoi‍ Moi