Thoeun Theara

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/thoeun-theara

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Thoeun Theara born?May 5, 1996
2. Where was Thoeun Theara born?Cambodia
3. What is Thoeun Theara known for?Elite Kun Khmer fighter and kickboxer, international champion
4. What is the world muaythai organization ranking?Ranked #1 in the world middleweight (72.5 kg) category

Kun Khmer: A traditional Cambodian martial art and combat sport, characterized by its use of fists, elbows, knees, and feet in striking.
Kickboxing: A hybrid combat sport derived from boxing and karate, incorporating both punching and kicking techniques.
Technical Knockout (TKO): A method of winning a fight where the referee or ringside doctor determines that a fighter cannot safely continue due to injury or being overwhelmed.
World Muaythai Organization (WMO): An international governing body that ranks and sanctions professional Muay Thai and kickboxing athletes and events.