Wrestler Heng Vuthy targets fifth National Games gold
He has already won four National Games gold medals and will compete in one event this year.
Friday 6 November · 14:01 · 1 min read
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What happened
Wrestler Heng Vuthy said he hopes to win his fifth gold medal at the 2026 National Games. He said he has won four gold medals at earlier Games and is entering one event this year, leaving another event for his younger brother. The wrestling competition is scheduled for November 5–8 at the Bouyong building in the National Olympic Stadium.
Why it matters
The report is about an individual athlete’s medal goal and does not describe any direct effect on the public.
Background
Vuthy competes for the Ministry of Interior sports unit and is described as a wrestler in the over-87-kilogram category.
Key terms
- Greco-Roman wrestling
- A style of wrestling in which competitors may not attack below the waist.
- National Games
- A national multisport competition held in Cambodia.
- Weight category
- A competition class based on the athletes’ weight.
Timeline
- November 5–8, 2026 Wrestling at the National Games is scheduled at the Bouyong building in the National Olympic Stadium.
Sources (1)
[1] Kampuchea Thmey កីឡាករចំបាប់របស់ក្រសួងមហាផ្ទៃ ហេង វុទ្ធី រំពឹងឈ្នះមេដាយមាសជាលើកទី៥ នៅកីឡាជាតិនេះ 6 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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