PHNOM PENH -- Cambodia gained a new hero in August, as Jessa Khan, a 16-year-old Cambodian American, won gold in women's jiujitsu, unleashing a torrent of admiring posts, shares and heart emojis across social media.
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Cambodia dreams of regional gold and sporting glory
After success at the Asian Games, country is pushing to win more medals
Cambodian American athlete Jessa Khan, right, took the first gold medal awarded for women's under 49kg jiujitsu at the Asian Games in August.
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