Half-marathon in Phnom Penh

Half-marathon in Phnom Penh

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - (From L) Japanese-born comedian Hiroshi Neko, who took Cambodian citizenship in 2011 and whose real name is Kuniaki Takizaki, Cambodia's Hem Bunting and Phan Sopheak pose during the award ceremony for an international half-marathon in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on June 16, 2013, after finishing second, first and third respectively in the event.

Half-marathon in Phnom Penh

Half-marathon in Phnom Penh

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Cambodia's Hem Bunting (L) and Japanese-born comedian Hiroshi Neko, who took Cambodian citizenship in 2011, compete in an international half-marathon in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on June 16, 2013. Bunting won the event, while Neko, whose real name is Kuniaki Takizaki, finished second.

Marathoner to protest Cambodia picking Japan-born man

Marathoner to protest Cambodia picking Japan-born man

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Cambodian marathon runner Hem Bunting (front R) after winning an international half marathon in Phnom Penh in June 2011, while Japan-born comedian and runner Hiroshi Neko (front L) finished second. Hem Bunting said on April 17, 2012, he will protest to the Cambodian sports authorities the nomination of Neko to represent Cambodia at the Olympic Games in London.

Marathoner to protest Cambodia picking Japan-born man

Marathoner to protest Cambodia picking Japan-born man

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Cambodian marathon runner Hem Bunting (front R) after winning an international half marathon in Phnom Penh in June 2011, while Japan-born comedian and runner Hiroshi Neko (front L) finished second. Hem Bunting said on April 17, 2012, he will protest to the Cambodian sports authorities the nomination of Neko to represent Cambodia at the Olympic Games in London. (Kyodo)