The annual national tournament, which includes about 90 percent of the fighters in Cambodia, began today at the indoor arena at Olympic Stadium.

People said this year’s total topped more than 500 boxers and kick boxers. This is the first year that the tournament has been held at the indoor arena at Olympic Stadium, the country’s premiere performance hall.

On the opening day, the fight card included 90 matches across two rings. In the coming days, the number will dwindle to a final 16.