Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has encouraged the promotion of Khmer martial arts, both in the country and abroad, so that the younger generations can get to know some of the martial arts that remain only in the community.
The Premier made the encouragement while he was presiding over the closing ceremony of First Khmer Traditional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Championships for Samdech Borvor Thipadei Award, held here at the National Olympic Stadium this evening after three days of competitions.
Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet also urged the foreigners who have practiced Khmer martial arts to help promote them and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, police and university students to practice Khmer martial arts.
He spoke highly of the organisation of this sporting event, stressing that it is to show the richness of Khmer martial arts in many different forms left by Khmer ancestors.
The Prime Minister also expressed his hope that in the coming years, the event will attract more forms of Khmer ma
rtial arts, especially those that are not well known to the public.
The first Khmer Traditional MMA Championships for Samdech Borvor Thipadei Award, was organised on the initiative with a long-term vision of Samdech Thipadei Prime Minister in order to promote, preserve and develop the “heritage of Khmer ancestral martial arts”. The competition took place from Oct. 18-20 at the National Olympic Stadium, with a total of 722 delegates, technical officers, coaches and athletes.
Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse