A squad of MMA fighters will help train border troops in hand-to-hand combat, according to state media. Photo: Weibo A squad of MMA fighters will help train border troops in hand-to-hand combat, according to state media. Photo: Weibo
A squad of MMA fighters will help train border troops in hand-to-hand combat, according to state media. Photo: Weibo

China-India border dispute

China /  Military

China recruits MMA fighters for Tibet border militia

  • Mixed martial arts exponents to form Plateau Resistance Tibetan Mastiffs squad to help train troops in hand-to-hand combat
  • Announcement comes after deadly skirmish in Himalayas between Indian and Chinese soldiers

Topic |   China-India border dispute
Linda Lew
Linda Lew

Updated: 11:13pm, 27 Jun, 2020

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A squad of MMA fighters will help train border troops in hand-to-hand combat, according to state media. Photo: Weibo A squad of MMA fighters will help train border troops in hand-to-hand combat, according to state media. Photo: Weibo
A squad of MMA fighters will help train border troops in hand-to-hand combat, according to state media. Photo: Weibo
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