Bou Samnang's determined but distant finish in driving rain and a wild ending to the football final were two of the defining images of Cambodia’s first staging of the Southeast Asian Games. Know more:
BOU SAMNANG’S determined but distant finish in driving rain and a wild ending to the football final were two of the defining images of Cambodia’s first staging of the Southeast Asian Games.
“What really held my attention was the way she kept running, despite the heavy rain, and despite being in last place,” he said. “To reward her determination, my wife and I will honor her with $10,000.” “The number of medals we have earned is one thing, but I am more proud of the fact that our thousands of guests have enjoyed their time here and that the Cambodian people have been inspired to watch—and participate—in sporting events,” Hun Sen said this week.One reason for the gold rush was Cambodia taking advantage of rules that allow the host nation to include three sports of their own on the program.
And, on the penultimate night of the games, the gold medal match in men’s soccer made global headlines as the referee handed out multiple red cards following a mass brawl involving players and staff from both Indonesian and Thailand teams. Indonesia ended up winning 5-2 in extra time for its first SEA Games soccer title since 1991.“Actually I was going to hold back but instead I was the one who was hit,” he said. “I don’t have a problem, this is part of the struggle.
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