Wildest Sports Competitions Around the World: When one thinks of sports competitions, they picture athletes in their sports wear and green fields with some sports equipment, competing to win trophies. Games have always been a medium to connect with people and to compete and celebrate together, all while having fun.
However, sometimes, sports competitions go beyond the conventional kinds. They turn into some of the most entertaining and bizarre competitions that have ever been around the world.
They can be completely absurd and still wildly fun. These are some of the wildest sports competitions around the world.
Top Four Wildest Sports Competitions Around the World
Chess Boxing
Country- United Kingdom, Germany
Chess Boxing, as the name itself suggests, refers to a mix of two sports, chess and boxing. It has been taking place since early 2003.
It starts with a round of chess that lasts four minutes and is followed by two minutes of boxing and a minute of break in between.
The first chess boxing match happened in 2003 in Berlin and was organized by a Dutch performance artist named Iepe Rubingh.
Cheese Rolling
Country- England
Cheese Rolling is an event that takes place annually in Cooper’s Hill, England.
It involves participants running down the 200-yard (180m) long hill, all while chasing a Gloucester Cheese.
People run down a hill and fall, and even injure themselves running behind it. It is truly one of the most bizarre sports competitions globally.
Toe Wrestling
Country- England
Toe Wrestling dates back to the 1970s. In this bizarre competitive sport, opponents lock toes, similar to arm wrestling, and try to pin each other’s feet down.
It has drawn many dedicated participants towards it.
For over 50 years, toe wrestling has been hosted in the town of Ashbourne, and it is held in three rounds.
Hurling
Country- Ireland
Hurling is one of the most ancient Ireland field games. It involves the use of a wooden stick, which is referred to as the ‘hurley’, that is used to hit a small ball, which is called ‘sliotar’.
It is a combination of three sports – rugby, baseball, and hockey.
Hurling dates back as much as 3000 years.
These are some of the top 4 wildest sports competitions globally, which are bizarre and go way beyond the traditional competitions.
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