Ex-painter is first China woman competitor in world slap contest, says helps to confront fears

A Chinese woman who worked as an art director made headlines after quitting her job to become a professional combat athlete, ultimately achieving the milestone of being China’s first female participant in the World Slap Fighting Championship. Ding Miao, 33, first majored in oil painting at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, one of the most prestigious art schools in China. After graduation, she established a successful career in the gaming industry, serving as an art director and earning an...