popular sport in Cambodia. It is a combat sport involving clinching and striking. Matches are between young athletic people. Khmer traditional wrestling is yet another popular Cambodian sport. A wrestling match consists of three rounds, which may be won by forcing an opponent to his back. Traditional matches are held during the Khmer New Year and other Cambodian holidays. Ox cart racing is a sport in Cambodia that takes place during the Khmer New Year. It is done to preserve Cambodian culture. Football was brought to Cambodia by the French. The Cambodian Football Federation is the governing body of football in Cambodia, controlling the Cambodian national football team. It was founded in 1933, and has been a member of FIFA since 1953, and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) since 1957. The Cambodian League is the highest level of professional football in the country. Cambodians play a local version of chess called Ouk Chatrang. Another version of chess called Ouk-Khmer (Hill's version) was thought to have been played in Cambodia. See also Public holidays in Cambodia Mass media in Cambodia Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, Cambodia Gambling in Cambodia Heritage Watch References External links Cambodia Cultural Profile (Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts/Visiting Arts) Center For Khmer Studies Khmer Renaissance Culture Kampot pepper