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5 Most Weird Sports of the World

February 6, 2010 Oddies, Sports

It is in human nature to compete and without a competition there isn’t any thrill or pleasure of progress in life.

Your wife on your shoulder

Holding your wife on the shoulder and completing the 253m course made up of hurdles, limbo bars, a water course and a sand trap; does it sound like a sport huh? A weird one, your right! This weird game was introduced in Finland and has gain popularity across Europe. It is now played in USA as well.
Underwater Hockey

Underwater hockey is played in the bottom of a swimming pool. Two teams compete to put puck into goal. Underwater hockey is also called octopush. It is mainly popular in European countries.

The World Beard and Moustache Championships

World Beard and Moustache Championship is 3rd most weird sport in our list in which participants show off their extra ordinary beards and Moustaches. First championships took place in Northern Italy in the early 1970’s and after 1990s event it is arranged every year in different parts of the world.
Chasing Cheese

Gloucester cheese is rolled down from top of a hill while competitors follow it running and rolling down towards the victory stand. Their aim is to reach the victory stand before the cheese. Most of them get hurt on the way down chasing and give up. And some who reach the end point are too late to be called as the winner.
Mud Football

A type of game in which you won’t get back with clean cloth. Typical football is played on neat and clean ground but this one is played in muddy place. Shower is must after game is finished otherwise your friends or family won’t be able to recognize you.

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