Cambodian named in prestigious magazine’s ’30 Under 30 – Asia’ listCambodian martial arts star Thoeun Theara has been named as one of ’30 Under 30 – Asia – Entertainment & Sports’ by the revered Forbes magazine. The list says that it is ‘Spotlighting the next generation of talent—on court and the screen.’The magazine states that ‘Though Kun Khmer, Cambodia’s form of martial arts, is not as well known as Thailand’s Muay Thai, Thoeun Theara is helping bring it recognition — and winning top titles in both. Since he was 10 years old, Thoeun worked to help support his family, both in Cambodia and as a migrant worker in Thailand, until he joined a Kun Khmer gym in Phnom Penh at age 15. After defeating Saiyok Pumpanmuang and Beckham Banchamek, the World Muaythai Organization (WMO) ranked Theara #1 in the world Muaythai middleweight rankings (72.5 kg) category. Theara is considered one of the most successful fighters in Kun Khmer.

Source: Forbes May 18, 2024 09:19 UTC