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Cambodia Withdraws From SEA Games Amid Border Clashes

12/12/2025

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Cambodia Withdraws Team

Vath Chamroeun, president of the Cambodian National Olympic Committee, said Cambodia withdrew its team from the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand due to safety concerns amid renewed border clashes.
Cambodia planned to compete in 12 sports, but only seven teams traveled to Thailand.
The delegation returned home on December 10 after attending ceremonies and meetings.
The border dispute has displaced more than 500,000 people, while the SEA Games will continue through December 20.

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Rafi Seeks Redemption

Indonesian gymnast Abiyu Rafi qualified for finals in floor exercise and pommel horse at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand.
Rafi faced pressure after Rifda Irfanaluthfi's retirement left him as team's contender.
He made mistakes during qualifications, including a slip on the single bar causing a minor injury.
He withdrew from parallel bars to avoid risk.
Rafi aims for redemption in finals by relaxing and learning from his earlier errors.

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Cambodia Withdraws Team

Vath Chamroeun, president of the Cambodian National Olympic Committee, said Cambodia withdrew its team from the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand due to safety concerns amid renewed border clashes.
Cambodia planned to compete in 12 sports, but only seven teams traveled to Thailand.
The delegation returned home on December 10 after attending ceremonies and meetings.
The border dispute has displaced more than 500,000 people, while the SEA Games will continue through December 20.

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