The Daiichi Junior Cup 2026 concluded on Sunday, 23 August, with a Grand Final that brought about 1,000 young footballers, families, communities and Daiichi Life partners together in Phnom Penh for a day of exciting football matches, fun activities and celebrations.

Following months of competition across Phnom Penh, Battambang and Siem Reap since May 2026, the Grand Final brought together the top 16 U12 and U14 teams to compete for the championship.

The event was honored by the presence of Dr. Hor Sovathana, Deputy Director General of the Insurance Regulator of Cambodia; Mr. Mah Kin Yoong, CEO of Daiichi Life; alongside Daiichi Life management, partners and supporters.

Crowning the 2026 Champions

The Grand Final concluded with Pus Keng Kong Soccer School (U12) and Siem Reap United (U14) crowned champions in their respective categories. Congratulations to the champions, and to all the young footballers who gave their best throughout the tournament. Daiichi Life is proud of every player for the talent, determination and passion they brought to the field.

From Local Pitches to the Grand Final

The 2026 tournament brought together 160 teams and 960 young players from across Phnom Penh, Battambang and Siem Reap, giving children from different communities the opportunity to gain match experience and put their skill into action on the pitch.

More than a competition, the Daiichi Junior Cup encourages young people to stay active while creating moments of connection and joy for families and communities, contributing to healthier and more connected communities.

It is one way Daiichi Life brings its mission, “From Protecting Life to Empowering Life,” to life. The company supports not only the lives they protect, but also the health and wellbeing of the communities they serve.

Mr. Mah Kin Yoong, CEO of Daiichi Life, said, “It has been wonderful to see so many young players come together, enjoy the game and give their best over the past months. We are proud to create a platform where children can play, have fun and make happy memories with their families, friends and communities. We look forward to bringing even more players and communities together next year”.

The Daiichi Junior Cup 2026 was co-organized with PEAK Digital, with the support of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, National Olympic Committee of Cambodia, and Insurance Regulator of Cambodia, and co-sponsored by V-Active, Yeo’s Cambodia and Alexing Sports.

Daiichi Life also extends its sincere appreciation to its valued bank partners, Vattanac Bank, AMK Bank, Woori Bank, and Sacombank, for their support and participation in this year's tournament. The company further thanks all participating teams, coaches, families, partners, and communities whose contributions helped make 2026 event a success.

Building on the success of this year, Daiichi Life looks forward to returning in 2027 with an even more exciting experience and expanding the tournament to more provinces across Cambodia.