Lorn Panha ( km, លន បញ្ញា), (born 2000) is a Cambodian Khmer martial artist that competes in pradal serey and

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. He is a member of Cambodia's national kickboxing team. He has garnered recognition both domestically and internationally.

Early life

Lorn Panha was born in Krachap village, Prey Khla commune, Svay Antor district, Prey Veng province, Cambodia. In 2013, Panha quit school at eighth-grade education as his family faced economic hardships. He moved to Thailand, where he worked for a year. Following his return to Cambodia, he pursued carpentry as a means of livelihood, dedicating nearly two years of his life to this craft, from 2014 until the end of 2016.

Martial arts career

In 2017, Lorn Panha decided to pursue a career in Khmer boxing. He became a member of the Boxing Association of the Ministry of National Defense and embarked on rigorous training under the guidance of

Thun Sophea Thun Sophea (born 1979) is a retired professional kickboxer from Svay Rieng, Cambodia. He is the 2006 Cambodian Television Network Traditional Khmer Kickboxing champion. In 2011, Thun was the highest paid athlete (along with Chhunly Pagenburg) ...

Achievements

Lorn Panha's journey in the world of Khmer boxing has seen him participate in approximately 100 matches, with about 10 losses. Panha's achievements include: * Winning 4 championship belts * Securing 1 national gold medal for the Men's Full Contact -67kg at the

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* Earning 1 silver medal at the SEA Games in Vietnam In recognition of his accomplishments, Lorn Panha was appointed as an official of the Ministry of National Defense. At SEA Games 31, Lorn Panha beat Ophat Rodnok from Thailand 2-1 in the semi finals. In the finals, Lorn Panha lost to Vietnam's Nguyen The Huong at the 67kg full contact division in kickboxing. Lorn Panha won the silver medal. Lorn Panha made Kampuchea Thmey Daily's top 10 list of Khmer boxers who had the best first half of 2023. He has not lost in the last few months. In the 2023 SEA Games, he won a gold medal. On the afternoon of May 16, 2023, Lorn Panha defeated Haris Sofyan Abdul of Indonesia for the kickboxing gold medal in the 67kg weight division. On August 3, 2023, Lorn Panha beat Ncedo Gomba in the third round. He won the 65kg international Krud Kun Khmer martial art title. Ncedo Gomba is a South Africa powerhouse with a record of 55 wins and 5 losses. Lorn Panha now has four belts and a gold and silver medal from the SEA games. Lorn Panha competed with Lao Chetra for the Krud Kun Khmer belt. After five rounds, Panha lost to Lao Chetra. His three year unbeaten streak ended and he was awarded 20 million riel. Lorn Panha competed against Long Samnang for the Ganzberg Beer belt by PNN. Panha took three rounds to defeat Long Samnang and became the new owner of the Ganzberg Beer belt. He won a prize money of 16 million riel. Lorn Panha fought against the strong fighter of Thailand,

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. Lorn Panha defeated him and won the title and prize money of 20 million riel. There was a reaction from some boxing fans that Lorn Panha did not deserve the win while other boxing fans said Lorn Panha really did deserve the win. His past three matches were title matches where he lost one and won two title matches.

Kun Khmer record

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Phnom Penh Phnom Penh (; km, ភ្នំពេញ, ) is the capital and most populous city of Cambodia. It has been the national capital since the French protectorate of Cambodia and has grown to become the nation's primate city and its economic, indus ...

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Stung Treng Stung Treng City ( km, ទីក្រុងស្ទឹងត្រែង) ( lo, ຊຽງແຕງ ) is the capital of Stung Treng Province, Cambodia. It is the major city (and capital) of both the district and province. Geography Stung Tren ...

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Phal Sophorn Phal Sophorn ( km, ផល សោភ័ណ្ឌ, born in 1994) is a Cambodian professional Kun Khmer fighter originally from the capital city of Phnom Penh. He has extensive experience in both boxing and Kun Khmer kickboxing. His ring nickname ...

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References

Cambodian male kickboxers Living people 2000 births People from Prey Veng province Pradal serey practitioners {{Cambodia-sport-bio-stub

Early life

Martial arts career

Achievements

Kun Khmer record

See also

References