{"asset":"news","key":"4927","locale":"en","id":"news:4927:en","entityId":"news:4927","canonicalUrl":"https://www.kps-tv.com/en/news/detail/4927","state":"ready","title":"Samut Sothearith opens first under-23 football tournament at Maha Mitt club","summary":"Seven youth teams joined the competition launched on February 14 under a theme highlighting Preah Sihanouk youths’ dreams and talents.","body":"Maha Mitt Sports Club launched its first under-23 youth football tournament on the afternoon of February 14, 2026, under the theme “Dreams and Talents of Preah Sihanouk Youth”. Deputy Governor Samut Sothearith attended the opening with numerous officials and other guests.\nThe deputy governor said the provincial administration encouraged sport and provided support in various forms, including physical infrastructure and sports equipment in public places, to encourage residents to care for their health. He described health as a valuable asset for everyone, regardless of age, gender, status or position. In his view, exercise and sport improve physical, mental, intellectual and spiritual wellbeing, help prevent fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes and some chronic illnesses, reduce healthcare spending, and support family, community and Cambodian society’s economy and harmonious development.\nHe stressed that the competition sought to encourage more young people and students to take part in football and develop human resources in Preah Sihanouk.\nSeven youth teams entered the first under-23 tournament: Bull FC, the Medical team, Sing Sing, Maha Mitt, A.M.T., Storm and Foxy.\nArticle: Nget Pisant. \nPhotos: Pai Sokhim.","contentScope":"full","proof":{"publishedSourceRevision":"1","publishedWorkingVersionId":"14963","languageVersionId":"10719","visibilityVersion":"2","versionToken":"a1.saVie8O6sGYEWScjIYFDqC-iGbVHFmL0E9eKu4gl5HQ"},"availableLocales":["zh","en","km"],"attributes":{"sourceLocale":"km","translationKind":"machine","nodeId":"12","authorText":"","sourceName":"KPS99TV"},"references":[],"links":[],"publishedAt":"2026-02-14T11:32:37Z"}