PUBLISHED : 23 Nov 2025 at 08:02
Cambodia has confirmed it will send athletes to compete in 21 sports at the 33rd Southeast (SEA) Games in Thailand next month.
Uncertainty surrounds Cambodia’s participation in the biennial tournament because of ongoing border conflicts with Thailand.
However the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) has now confirmed the participation of a 333-member delegation, including athletes, coaches and officials.
Cambodia will field athletes in athletics, aquatics, equestrian, gymnastics, judo, kun bokator, taekwondo, triathlon, volleyball, football, wrestling, pencak silat, kickboxing, petanque, sepak takraw, jet ski, karate, ju-jitsu, wushu, table tennis and esports, according to a report in the Phnom Penh Post.
Two sports federations — the Cambodian Billiards Federation and the Khmer Boxing Federation — have announced they will not participate in the Games, the paper added.
The Cambodian Billiards Federation said security concerns prompted its decision.
Vath Chamroeun, the NOCC secretary-general, said the decision to send teams in 21 sports to the SEA Games was made in line with regulations and with government approval.
He added that Thailand, as host nation, together with its Olympic Committee, has ensured the safety of the Cambodian delegation.
The 2025 SEA Games will take place in Bangkok, Chon Buri and Songkhla from Dec 9-20. The football competition will start early, with the opening match taking place on Dec 3.