Fencing Federation of Cambodia and CamEd Fencing Club Celebrates World Fencing Day
Stueng Treng, Cambodia — 15 September 2025
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has designated the second Saturday of September as World Fencing Day. In 2025, the FIE has set September 13 as the date for this global celebration.
To join the celebration of this special day, the Fencing Federation of Cambodia (FFC) is also organizing an event, selecting Stung Treng Province as the host location. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), the Federation has prepared outreach activities and donated fencing equipment to students at two schools: Prey Tortueng Sen Chey Secondary School and Sesan Sovatipheap High School. With the support of Mr. Daen Sokhak, Head of the Sports Office of the Department of Education Youth and Sport in Stueng Treng Province, the FFC team, led by Secretary General, Mr. Sok Ang, conducted fencing outreach activities at the two schools on September 13, 2025.
The school directors, Mr. Say Sophy from secondary school and Mr. Pring Nokan from High School, warmly welcomed the delegation, expressing joy at the introduction of fencing. They noted that fencing is entirely new, never before introduced in their schools, and this was also their very first time seeing the sport in person. They shared their belief that students would enjoy this new discipline and, in particular, that it could inspire them to be more engaged in their studies while gaining new sport skills.
Mr. Daen Sokhak also encouraged students who are interested to consider taking up fencing. He emphasized that beyond being a new and healthy activity, fencing also offers valuable opportunities—such as the chance to become a competitive athlete, represent Cambodia abroad, pursue further study in Phnom Penh, and bring pride to themselves, their families, and the nation.
Mr. Sok Ang further highlighted that some young people unfortunately direct their energy into fighting, whether in schools or public places, leading to negative perceptions in society and causing distress for their families. He suggested that fencing provides a constructive outlet for such energy—allowing students to compete with honor, discipline, and sportsmanship, while at the same time opening the door to recognition, financial support, and a brighter future.
It should be noted that the fencing equipment donated to the two schools was generously provided by philanthropist Mr. Michael Harrison, his daughter Ms. Ashley Max Harrison, and Cambodian-American fencer Ms. Yam Danika.
— by Vuth Kuykim
