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Cambodian Petanque Athletes Return Home With 6 Medals

Cambodian sports delegates and athletes have returned home from the 5th Asian Petanque Championship in Malaysia with 6 medals, including 1 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze.

Their arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport early this week was welcomed by Mr. Pon Sok, President of the National Centre for Sports Training of the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports, accompanied by leaders of the Boules and Petanque Federation of Cambodia.

Ms. Un Sreya got the gold medal in the women’s shooting event, and the silver medal was grabbed by Mr. Sin Vong, Mr. Iet Sophat, Mr. Sok Chanmean, and Mr. Heng Thorn in the 3×3 men’s event.

The bronze medals were won in scoring fighting by Mr. Thong Chhoeun in 3×3 youth, 3×3 men’s team, and 3×3 women’s team.

Twenty-two Cambodian sports delegates and athletes joined the event.

Hosted by the Malaysian Boules Sports Federation, the regional sports event took place from Aug. 16 to 21, 2023, at the Arena Petanque Kuala Lumpur, with the participation of athletes from 15 countries.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse