Phnom Penh sport will come to a standstill during the Khmer New Year celebrations, although some traditional sporting events and other fixtures will go ahead in selected provinces.

All six boxing arenas in the capital - TV3, TV5, CTN, Apsara and Bayon TV’s Beung Snor and Koh Pich facilities – will be closed, as the Cambodian Amateur Boxing Federation wishes to give fighters time off to enjoy New Year with their families.

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Translated by In Sopheng