SIHANOUKVILLE: Cambodia hosted the Asian Sailing Championship in Preah Sihanouk province between the 12 and 17 of December. The Championship had the participation of 27 athletes from Cambodia, Singapore and Malaysia, covering five subjects. The results of the championship showed great results to Cambodia, with the hosting country winning eight medals in total.

Cambodia has won one gold, four silver, and three bronze. A total of eight medals that Cambodia has achieved during the Asian Sailing Championship.

The Cambodian Pal Seila got the gold medal in the RS: One subject, while the two-runners up were also Cambodians.

 Chairman of the Technical Organising Commission, Chan Khun Sing has lauded Cambodia for the successful hosting of the sport event and praised Sihanouk’s beach for its beauty and qualified standard for international competitions.

The competition is a test field to measure and strengthen the capacity of Cambodian athletes for the SEA Games 2023 and the Asian Youth Games 2029, underlined Cambodian Tourism Minister Thong Khon at the event’s opening ceremony.