A Russian slapping champion was hospitalized after being knocked out for the first time ever at a competition for the unusual sport this week, according to reports. Vasiliy Khamotskiy, nicknamed ...

The organisers says the competition will be in four categories: Middleweight, Lightweight, Heavyweight and Super Heavyweight. Mr Abdullrahman Orosanya, the Executive Director, TKK Sport, promoter of ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Did you know there is a competition for slapping someone in the face? Did you also know that one of the security guards for Buffalo Bills games will be competing on Tuesday night in ...

If two people repeatedly slap each other alongside the head, it might seem obvious that they are putting themselves at risk of serious injury. In a recent study, researchers quantified just how ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Koa "The Crazy Hawaiian" Viernes hopes to become a world champion at the Arnold Sports Festival this weekend. But he wants to be a different kind of champion. One that is a little ...

The first academic study to provide quantitative assessment of the possible dangers of competitive slap fighting offers a starting point for conversations about ensuring participants' long-term health ...

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 18, 2024 – University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine experts analyzed visible signs of concussion in individuals participating in professional slap fighting competitions and ...