In 2011, Chhunly was the highest paid athlete (along with Thun Sophea) from Cambodia, making $30,000 (USD).
One of the province's famous resident is the farmer turned kickboxer Thun Sophea.
In 2011, Thun was the highest paid athlete (along with Chhunly Pagenburg) from Cambodia making $30,000 (USD).
Thun | Matteo Thun | FC Thun | Thun Sophea | Lake Thun | Friedemann Schulz von Thun | Thun-Saint-Martin |
Some of the best Pradal Serey champions come from the Battambang Province although a number of big name stars have come via Southern Cambodia such as Eh Phoutong from Koh Kong Province, Thun Sophea from Svay Rieng Province and Meas Chantha and Seng Makara from Kandal Province.