Kun Khmer (male only?)
Four French Kun Khmer boxers were opposed to four Khmer at a meeting held at the Olympic Stadium. One thing is for sure: Khmer women are not ready yet for higher levels of competition in the boxing rings. Sok Sreytouch was wiped out in half a round… The reasons? Sexism… Khmer women cannot train close combat because what about those breasts?.. Khmer women cannot get a proper massage before combat because what about those hands touching a woman in public?.. Khmer women have to share the same dressing room with the male competitors… Khmer women go to work at the factory from 7 am to 4 pm… OK, that is “normal”, but otherwise this could become a long list…
There will be a multimedia slideshow on Ka-set (in English) later this afternoon.
(Story VIJ2008099)