Cambodia Denies Downsizing its Delegation to SEA Games 2025

Photo: The Phnom Penh Post

In contrast to previous report about the downsizing of Cambodian delegation to the 2025 SEA Games, Vath Chamroeun, secretary-general of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), has dismissed a misleading report by a Thai media outlet Khaosod English. 

 

In a report by media outlet The Phnom Penh Post dated August 5, Chamroeun stated that the NOCC was unaware of any such numbers. He emphasized that Cambodia’s participation in the SEA Games — or lack thereof — would depend on the real-time development of the ongoing border dispute and would ultimately require a decision from the Royal Government of Cambodia.

 

“We are unaware of this matter. This is not official. We have not considered anything other than continuing our training efforts. Everything depends on the situation, and we must wait for a final decision from the Royal Government. There’s still a long time to go,” he told the Cambodian media.

 

 

Cambodia will only send 57 athletes to SEA Games, instead of the initial 1,500

 

Cambodia will only send 57 athletes to compete in the SEA Games in Thailand, instead of the initial 1,500 athletes. 

The Thai Olympic Committee had a meeting on Monday (August 4) regarding the 33rd Southeast Asian Games. According to report, Thailand will send 2,134 athletes and 652 officials to compete in 50 sports and 574 events. 

 

Meanwhile, Malaysia will send 1,824 athletes, Vietnam with 863, Singapore with 1,973, and Myanmar with 749.

 

Meanwhile, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei and Timor-Leste including Cambodia have requested a two-week extension and are expected to submit their final numbers by September 1.

 

 

Cambodia To Host ASEAN University Games 2028

 

Cambodia is confirmed host of the 23rd ASEAN University Games (AUG) in 2028. This was confirmed by ministry secretary of state Vath Chamroeun. 

 

During a meeting dated July 31, at the National Sports Training Center, Chamroeun shared that education minister Hang Chuon Naron had formally requested that the government grant Cambodia the right to host the 2028 games.

8th Southeast Asia Tchoukball Championships 2025

 

Below are the final rankings in the 8th Southeast Asia Tchoukball Championships 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand. Singapore dominated the tournament capturing the Boys Youth, Men's and Women's divisions title.

Men's Division

• Gold - Singapore 
• Silver - Philippines
• Bronze - Thailand-A
• 4th Malaysia  
• 5th Thailand-B 
• 6th Laos

Women's Division

• Gold - Singapore 
• Silver - Philippines 
• Bronze Singapore-B 
• Bronze - Thailand-A 
• 4th Thailand-B 
• 5th Malaysia 
• 6th Laos

Boys' Youth Division

• Gold - Singapore 
• Silver - Malaysia 
• Bronze - Thailand-A 
• 4th Thailand-B 

 

 

SEA Games 2025 To Cater Around 12,000 Athletes

 

A total of 12,506 athletes are expected to see action in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games with host Thailand sending the largest delegation with 1,807 athletes, while Cambodia is sending 1,515 athletes, surprisingly.

These numbers are collected after the deadline of "Entry Form by Number" set by the SEA Games organizers. In addition, a total of 6,253 officials from the 11 countries will participate at the biennial meet.

Meanwhile, the “Entry Form by Name”, or Country’s list of athletes, must be submitted by September 1, while the draw for team sports will be held between October 18–19.

The 33rd SEA Games will be hosted by Thailand from December 9-20, with competitions taking place in Bangkok, Chonburi, and Songkhla Provinces.

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ASEAN U19 Girls’ Championship 2025

 

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) has officially announced the full schedule and venues for the ASEAN U19 Girls’ Championship 2025, set to take place from June 9 to 18 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Eight national teams from across Southeast Asia will compete for the regional title in what promises to be a showcase of elite youth football.

The championship will be hosted across four key venues in Ho Chi Minh City:

• Thong Nhat Stadium – 138 Dao Duy Tu, District 10
• District 8 Stadium – 281 Duong Hung Phu, Ward 9, District 8
• Dat Duc Stadium – 89 Le Trong Tan, Tan Phu District
• HFF Training Center – 38 Le Van Phan, Tan Phu District
  
  

Participating Teams

Group A

• Vietnam
• Myanmar
• Laos
• Timor-Leste
  
  

Group B

• Thailand
• Indonesia
• Cambodia
• Malaysia
  
  

Group Stage Fixtures

Monday, June 9, 2025

• Timor-Leste vs Laos – 15:00 | Thong Nhat Stadium
• Vietnam vs Myanmar – 18:30 | Thong Nhat Stadium
• Thailand vs Indonesia – 15:00 | District 8 Stadium
• Malaysia vs Cambodia – 15:00 | Dat Duc Stadium
  
  

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

• Myanmar vs Laos – 15:00 | Thong Nhat Stadium
• Vietnam vs Timor-Leste – 18:30 | Thong Nhat Stadium
• Thailand vs Malaysia – 15:00 | District 8 Stadium
• Indonesia vs Cambodia – 15:00 | Dat Duc Stadium
  
  

Friday, June 13, 2025 (Simultaneous kick-off to ensure fairness)

• Myanmar vs Timor-Leste – 15:00 | District 8 Stadium
• Vietnam vs Laos – 15:00 | Thong Nhat Stadium
• Cambodia vs Thailand – 15:00 | Dat Duc Stadium
• Indonesia vs Malaysia – 15:00 | HFF Training Center
  
  

Knockout Stage

Monday, June 16, 2025 – Semi-Finals

• SF1: Winner Group A vs Runner-up Group B – 15:00 | Thong Nhat Stadium
  
  
• SF2: Winner Group B vs Runner-up Group A – 18:30 | Thong Nhat Stadium
  (Vietnam to play 18:30 matches until semifinals, if qualified)
  
  

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

• 3rd Place Match: Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2 – 15:00 | Thong Nhat Stadium
  
  
• Final: Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 – 18:30 | Thong Nhat Stadium

 

 

Brunei To Host ASEAN School Games 2025

The 14th  edition of the ASEAN School Games will be hosted by Brunei Darussalam this year.

 

ASEAN School Games (ASG) (informally known as the Youth SEA Games) is an annual multi-sport event for secondary schools student athletes in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and organized under the authority of the ASEAN Schools Sports Council (ASSC).

 

This annual sporting event aims to enhance friendship among students around the Southeast Asian region. It also seeks to promote ASEAN solidarity among the youth through school sports and provide opportunities for school athletes to engage in cultural exchange.

 

Vietnam who hosted the 13th edition of the ASEAN School Games, took home the overall championship followed by Indonesia and Thailand as second placer and 3rd placer, respectively.

 

 

 

 

Indonesia Prepares for Two Big Tournaments

 

Photo: FIBA

 

The Indonesia women’s basketball team had won all its three matches against Team Singapore which took place on February 27, 28, and March 1 at the Cita Hati School East Surabaya.

The Indonesian team is currently undergoing a training camp in preparation for two big tournaments. The team is set to compete in the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup - Division A this July and in the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand this December.

Indonesia took home the gold medal in the women’s basketball at the 2023 SEA Games held in Cambodia.

 

 

Futsal Women's World Cup Logo Unveiled

 

Photo: Filipinas Futbol

The official emblem of the 1st FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 was unveiled on Tuesday night in Makati City, Philippines, marking the beginning of the Philippines’ historic first-ever hosting of the tournament.  

 

The inaugural edition is to be hosted in the Philippines from November 21 to December 7.

Malaysia Named 3 Skateboaders for SEA Games 2025

 

Malaysia will be represented by 3 athlete from Sarawak in the sport of skateboarding at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand. These are Mohd Raqeeb Azizan and two brothers Mohd Nur Firdaus Marzuki and Zainul Mutaqien Marzuki. 

 

The 3 athlete were selected following their performances at the Malaysia Action Sports Championships last February.

 

Azizan captured the junior men’s event title while Nur Firdaus topped the men’s open category followed by Zainul in 2nd place.