Ferocious sport no longer just for men
By Agence France-Presse in Yangon, Myanmar | China Daily | Updated: 2015-08-19 07:46
Shifting gender roles spurs growth of ancient tradition of Lethwei kickboxing among women
Moe Pwint Oo flashes the grimy punch bag a steely glare before slamming her fist into it.
She strikes a blow for equality as she practices Myanmar's homespun martial art Lethwei - a sport that encourages head-butting and grants victory by knockout only.
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