Phnom Penh, November 13, 2026
The Fencing Federation of Cambodia successfully organized fencing competitions for the 5th National Games and the 3rd National Para Games 2026, held from November 9 to November 12, 2026, and achieved proud, impressive results.
The event aimed to assess technical capacities and build qualifications to host major upcoming international sports events, including the ASEAN University Games in 2028 and the Asian Youth Games in 2031.
The Fencing Competition was hosting at the Western University SMC, owned by His Excellency TE Laurent, the President of the Fencing Federation of Cambodia.
This year's fencing competition saw the participation of 13 delegations, alongside a total of 69 fencers (39 male and 30 female) representing 13 ministries and capital provinces, namely: Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Interior, Phnom Penh Capital, Siem Reap, Kandal, Kampong Cham, Kampong Chhnang, Preah Sihanouk, Oddar Meanchey, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng, Tboung Khmum, and Prey Veng provinces. The competitions were divided into 6 individual events, implementing round-robin and elimination formats, managed and refereed by technical officials and referee with high proficiency and international standards.
After 4 days of intense competition, the medalists for each event are as follows:
Men's Individual Epee Event:
Gold Medal went to Cabrera Jose Faber, representing Kandal Province
Silver Medal to Chea Yang Korng, representing Preah Sihanouk Province
and Bronze Medals to Eam Sophaktra, representing Kampong Cham Province, and San Sokseyha, representing Siem Reap Province.
Women's Individual Foil Event:
Gold Medal went to Hai Srey Sros, representing the Ministry of National Defense
Silver Medal to Chhay Linly , representing the Ministry of National Defense
and Bronze Medals to Pen Narita, representing Oddar Meanchey Province, and Men Monika, representing Stung Treng Province.
Women's Individual Epee Event:
Gold Medal went to Bargoet Heloise, representing Stung Treng Province,
Silver Medal to Phat Lyka, representing Stung Treng Province
and Bronze Medals to, representing Oeun Sothita, representing Ratanakiri Province, and Chhay Linly, representing Ministry of National Defense.
Men's Individual Sabre Event:
Gold Medal went to Chun Chamrong, representing the Ministry of Interior
Silver Medal to Khoun Tima, representing the Ministry of Interior
and Bronze Medals to Chun Chamroeun, representing Preah Sihanouk Province, and In Sovannsereypech, representing Tboung Khmum Province.
Women's Individual Sabre Event:
Gold Medal went to Son Nich, representing the Ministry of National Defense
Silver Medal to Pen Narita, representing Oddar Meanchey Province
and Bronze Medals to Lee Fariza, representing the Ministry of National Defense, and San Tepreksa, representing Kandal Province.
Men's Individual Foil Event:
Gold Medal went to Khoeun Tima, representing the Ministry of Interior
Silver Medal to Phon Chheanghorng, representing Ratanakiri Province
and Bronze Medals to San Sokseyha, representing Siem Reap Province, and In Sakanchesta, representing Oddar Meanchey Province.
Overall, the technical level of the athletes has shown remarkable improvement, coupled with international-standard competition venue setups, as well as excellent coordination of accommodation, food, and medical services. Alongside this success, the Federation also noted certain challenges, such as a shortage of court technical officials, the arrangement of warm-up areas, and limited publicity, which will be used to formulate improvement plans for even better organization of future events.
The Fencing Federation of Cambodia wishes to express its deepest gratitude to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, the Department of Sports Event Organization and Statistics, development partners, the organizing committee, medical staff, delegates, coaches, and all athletes for their close cooperation, which made this event run smoothly and successfully.
