What the Khmers lack in size and skill they certainly make up for with speed, enthusiasm and aggression. They just seem to love the game both the boys and the girls. Remind me never to fight with a Khmer girls they are tough and relentless. They certainly play the harder game and in bear feet. The games were played in the heat of mid-day and running around like that would almost certainly have seen me in the mortuary. These kids took it all in their stride not giving up for a minute and throwing themselves into the game.
Some of the kids like the one above seemed content to watch the game but I suspect he was dying to join in really.
The kids seemed to love the rough and tumble but I saw no bad humour or fighting that you maybe would in the west. A great day was had by all, including me..
