The Khmer Boxing Federation issued an urgent press release on Sunday to reiterate its independence and stance in carrying out its work and organizing national and international Khmer Boxing competitions without being under the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation.
The announcement was made in response to the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation's directive requiring each national Khmer Martial Arts Federation to apply for a license from the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation in order to host international Khmer boxing and professional Khmer martial arts competitions in all forms in more than five countries.
The Khmer Boxing Federation, under the leadership of Mr. Khoo Chai, stated in its announcement: "The Khmer Boxing Federation is not under the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation, and the Federation has never made a written request to become a member of the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation."
At the same time, the Khmer Boxing Federation has demonstrated its scope as a national sports federation that has been established since 1980 and the implementation of work and activities stands on its mission until the eighth term, namely the Federation has 23 Khmer Boxing Associations, 23 Capital-Provincial Ministries as members and 144 clubs for associations.
The same announcement added that, Article 6, Chapter 3 of the Statutes of the Khmer Boxing Federation, which clearly states that the Federation's mission is to "direct, manage, conserve and develop the Khmer Boxing sector throughout the Kingdom of Cambodia and globally", approved by the General Assembly on 22 January 2025, recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports, as the Secretary General to the Royal Government of Cambodia.
Mr. Khoo Chai stated in such a press release: "The Khmer Boxing Federation has the prerogative and full autonomy to promote and organize all Khmer martial arts competitions in all forms, both domestically and abroad, without allowing the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation to interfere absolutely."
It should be recalled that on 15 February, Mr. Mam Rae, President of the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation, issued a directive to the National Khmer Martial Arts Federations in each of the 65 countries to comply with the 1st Organizing of international Khmer boxing competitions and professional Khmer martial arts competitions in all forms in more than 5 countries in their respective countries, to apply for licenses and rulings of the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation, and to use the arbitration of international judges. of the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation.
Second, national and international Khmer martial arts players who participate in international Khmer martial arts competitions must obtain a Fighter License from the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation to be able to officially participate in the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation.
However, all directives of the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation were rejected by the Khmer Boxing Federation finally stated: "The Khmer Boxing Federation is not a member of the International Khmer Boxing Federation.
Given the respective positions of the two federation leaders, it is becoming a worrisome flame of dispute that may affect the expansion of the potential of "Khmer Martial Arts" to the international stage as well if the issue is not resolved peacefully by the government's secretariat.
The Khmer Boxing Federation, under the leadership of Mr. Khoo Chai, stated in its announcement: "The Khmer Boxing Federation is not under the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation, and the Federation has never made a written request to become a member of the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation."
At the same time, the Khmer Boxing Federation has demonstrated its scope as a national sports federation that has been established since 1980 and the implementation of work and activities stands on its mission until the eighth term, namely the Federation has 23 Khmer Boxing Associations, 23 Capital-Provincial Ministries as members and 144 clubs for associations.
The same announcement added that, Article 6, Chapter 3 of the Statutes of the Khmer Boxing Federation, which clearly states that the Federation's mission is to "direct, manage, conserve and develop the Khmer Boxing sector throughout the Kingdom of Cambodia and globally", approved by the General Assembly on 22 January 2025, recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports, as the Secretary General to the Royal Government of Cambodia.
Mr. Khoo Chai stated in such a press release: "The Khmer Boxing Federation has the prerogative and full autonomy to promote and organize all Khmer martial arts competitions in all forms, both domestically and abroad, without allowing the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation to interfere absolutely."
It should be recalled that on 15 February, Mr. Mam Rae, President of the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation, issued a directive to the National Khmer Martial Arts Federations in each of the 65 countries to comply with the 1st Organizing of international Khmer boxing competitions and professional Khmer martial arts competitions in all forms in more than 5 countries in their respective countries, to apply for licenses and rulings of the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation, and to use the arbitration of international judges. of the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation.
Second, national and international Khmer martial arts players who participate in international Khmer martial arts competitions must obtain a Fighter License from the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation to be able to officially participate in the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation.
However, all directives of the International Khmer Martial Arts Federation were rejected by the Khmer Boxing Federation finally stated: "The Khmer Boxing Federation is not a member of the International Khmer Boxing Federation.
Given the respective positions of the two federation leaders, it is becoming a worrisome flame of dispute that may affect the expansion of the potential of "Khmer Martial Arts" to the international stage as well if the issue is not resolved peacefully by the government's secretariat.
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