Cambodia refuses to back down on name
Thailand will boycott a kickboxing event at the SEA Games in Cambodia in May, officials said, in a row with the hosts over what to call the sport.
Thai officials are angry at plans by Cambodia to refer to the event — which they regard as their national sport — on the official programme as Kun Khmer instead of Muay Thai.
While the name Muay Thai may be better known around the world, Cambodian officials insist the sport originated from their Khmer culture.
The event is one of a series of combat sports at the 11-country regional Games, alongside kickboxing, karate, taekwondo, kun bokator and vovinam.
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