Unusual Sports From Around the World

10 strange sports from around the world 5

Dog Surfing You might have heard about weird animals, but have you ever thought of them playing weird sports? Well, some are, like dog surfing. It is exactly what you thought: cute dogs surfing around the crazy waves. The sport originated in California and Hawaii in the 1920s. The World Dog Surfing Championship takes place every year in the San Francisco Bay Area. Participating dogs may go solo surfing or with their human partner. These adorable surfers are judged as per their balance, ride length, and wave size. And the best dog wins! These pups may not even know they are the stars of the competition. Several have even appeared in newspapers and TV shows for their athletic prowess.

Ostrich Racing You might have heard of horse racing, but in this sport, the horse is switched by ostriches. They can run at the speed of 43 mph. Therefore, they are categorized as the fastest-running birds in the world. It may sound strange, but it is amusing, enjoyable, and funny. You will always find someone falling off of the back of an ostrich because these are not as symmetrical as a horse or any other animal. Plus, ostriches sometimes don t like humans riding them. Rather than considering it a hard-core competitive game, many consider it a funny sport because it is hilarious when ostriches wiggle their necks, throw off people, and smash their heads into walls. However, many safety measures are observed while riding these birds as they cannot carry weight above 86 kg.

Pillow Fighting: The Pillow Fight League is a bona fide sport and this isn t a game that is played at home between children or couples. Therefore, we can thank the Canadian entrepreneurs who managed to turn this slumber party pastime into a competitive challenge. This fighting game apparently gets pretty intense. And have resulted in lost teeth and even more bad concussions. This makes a lot more sense upon examining the rules. That allows punching and submission hold. This sport may be intense, but is this still not the most Canadian thing ever?

Extreme Ironing Iron a shirt, but make it thrilling, fun, and weird! Extreme ironing is one of the weird sports ever played. As per the Extreme Ironing Bureau, EXTREME IRONING IS THE LATEST DANGEROUS SPORT THAT COMBINES THE THRILLS OF EXTREME OUTDOOR ACTIVITY WITH THE SATISFACTION OF A WELL- PRESSED SHIRT Born in Britain, this sport is now played in several countries, including Germany, Australia, and Japan. The first Extreme Ironing Championship was held in 2002. Since then, people have managed to find the most bizarre locations to press their shirts. Mountains, caves, frozen lakes, cars, and the top of strange buildings. You name it, and extreme ironing players have ironed their clothes there!

Egg-and-Spoon Race An egg-and-spoon race is a delightful event that many schoolchildren across different countries have participated in. In this race, participants run while balancing an egg on a spoon. This type of race began in the late 19th century in the UK. Egg-and-spoon races can vary in distance depending on the organizing body, with the 50m and 100m distances being the most common. The goal is straightforward: carry the egg on the spoon and reach the finish line as quickly as possible. Each racer is given a spoon and an egg. At the starting line, everyone positions their eggs on their spoons and waits for the signal to start. Once the signal sounds, racers sprint while holding the spoon with one hand. Using two hands to hold the spoon or touching the egg with one hand is prohibited. If an egg falls, the racer must pick it up, place it back on the spoon, and balance it before continuing. Although eggs are the traditional choice, some races use alternatives like potatoes, tomatoes, lemons, or even synthetic eggs. Occasionally, a boiled egg is used instead.

Duck Racing Duck racing is a fun and engaging activity that has captured the hearts of people of all ages. it s a traditional event with rubber ducks floating down a stream. The thrill of racing your duck to victory never gets old. Explore the world and discover the joy of this fun and unique game that everyone can enjoy!

Bed Racing The first bed racing contest, held in the North Yorkshire town of Knaresborough in 1965 was only open to Army, Navy, and Marines. But today, the competition is open to one and all. Each team of five is to make a bed, in line with the theme of the year, that has four wheels but can also float. The 3km race has the unbelievable challenge of crossing a river too!

Wife-carrying Wife carrying is a contest in which competitors race while each carrying a partner. Whilst most teams consist of a man carrying a woman there are generally no rules about gender or marital status. The objective is for the runner to carry their team-mate through a special obstacle track in the fastest time.

Toe Wrestling You may be familiar with arm wrestling and thumb wrestling, but have you ever heard of toe wrestling? The sport originated in Staffordshire, England in 1974 as a way to create an English world champion in a sport. The World Toe Wrestling Championships are held annually at the Bentley Brook Inn, in Fenny Bentley, England, and the reigning world champion of toe wrestling is Alan Nasty Nash. How to Win: Pin the opponent s foot for a minimum of three seconds before your own foot is pinned. The winner proceeds to play the next opponent. Rules: Shoes and socks must be removed. Players can only use one foot at a time. Opponents face each other across the toedium and link toes until one is pinned.

Tuna Tossing This sport began in South Australia in the small fishing community of Port Lincoln. It was inspired by the local fishermen who would toss fish onto their trucks with force and started being used as a way to spice up a local festival. The winner is the person who manages to throw a 20-pound fish the furthest. Nowadays the competition has become somewhat cleaner: participants use rubber fish instead.