Back to school of hard knocks
China Daily |
Updated: 2021-04-12 09:56
Share
Share - WeChat
Parental consent is the only present requirement for child boxers.
"I'm not worried about boxing," said Sureeporn, adding that boxers were trained to protect themselves.
"There are not a lot of injuries in child boxing. I am confident in the system."
But the system doesn't always work.
In 2018, Tata fought in the same tournament where a 13-year-old boy died from a brain hemorrhage after being knocked out in the ring. Sureeporn said the referee had been too slow to intervene.
Most Popular
- Nation's Winter Paralympics squad is its biggest ever
- China to send 70 athletes to Milan-Cortina Paralympic Winter Games
- China announces largest-ever delegation for 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy
- Chinese men's basketball team beats Japan
- Grassroots soccer hits fever pitch in 'wild stadium'
- Team China excels on and off the field at 2026 Games
Highlights
What's Hot
