In the city-state of Singapore, on November 27, 2025, Sam Tharoth, Cambodian icon of martial arts, reached a new peak by winning the prestigious Women of the Future (WOF) Sports Award, Sport category, sponsored by WorldPay.

Master San Kim Sean, widely celebrated as “the father of Kun Lbokator”, passed away peacefully at midday today at the age of 80 after a long illness. His passing marks the end of an era for Cambodia's martial arts community and the preservation of its cultural heritage.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet highlighted Cambodia's efforts to present the Bokator in Henan province, China. He pointed out that...