Korean Association Backs Cambodian Judo Athletes at National Games

Vice President Lim Jong-won presents medals and financial support to Cambodian athletes
South Korean coach Lee Seung-chan continues to strengthen Cambodia’s judo program

The Korean Association in Cambodia, led by President Jung Myung-kyu, showed its support for Cambodian judo athletes during the 2026 National Games, providing financial assistance and refreshments while taking part in the medal presentation ceremony.

Organized by the Cambodia Judo Federation, the four-day competition runs from November 5 to 8 at the Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh, featuring men’s and women’s weight divisions as well as para judo events.

On November 5, Association Vice President Lim Jong-won attended the competition and presented gold medals to winning athletes. The association also made a financial contribution to Cambodia’s national judo team, supporting the athletes and their South Korean coach, Lee Seung-chan.

The initiative reflects the association’s continued engagement with Cambodia’s sporting community. In 2024, it donated 30 cases of bottled water to the Kandal provincial judo team and the national squad following a local competition.

Coach Lee has played an active role in developing Cambodian judo since 2022, when he began coaching the Kandal provincial team. He went on to lead Cambodia’s judo team at the 2023 Southeast Asian Games and was officially appointed a coach under the Cambodia Judo Federation in 2025.

He currently trains athletes from the national team, the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces team and the Phnom Penh team. Several athletes he previously coached in Kandal have since earned places on the national squad.

Support from South Korea’s judo community has also provided Cambodian athletes with internationally approved judo uniforms and coaching apparel for training and competitions.

The National Games judo competition continues through November 8, concluding with the final matches and medal ceremonies.