These Are The Weirdest Sports In The World

Zee Media Bureau
Jan 16, 2024

Ostrich racing

From Africa to the United States, ostrich racing, with birds reaching speeds of nearly 70 km/h, captivates with its thrilling pace.

Underwater hockey

Underwater hockey, as the name suggests, involves players using paddles to score by getting a puck into the opponent's goal. Challenging to play and watch live.

Chess boxing

Chess boxing combines brains and brawn, requiring participants to excel in both chess and boxing. Alternating rounds challenge mental and physical prowess.

Wife Carrying

Originating in Finland, this odd sport has men racing through obstacle courses while carrying their wives. The prize? The wife's weight in beer.

Cycle ball

Teams of two compete to score goals using only bicycle wheels and their heads in this unique sporting challenge.

Cheese Rolling

For 200+ years, cheese rolling thrives. During England's Spring Bank Holiday, at Coopers Hill, a cheese rolls down, triggering a wild downhill race.

Dog Surfing

Embracing adorableness, dog surfing gains popularity online. Originating in San Diego, it swiftly spreads across the U.S. and Australia. Train your surfing pup – not so simple.

Extreme ironing

Adored by self-proclaimed 'ironists,' this sport involves traveling to remote spots to iron clothes. It's beyond bizarre – it's utterly unconventional.

Cardboard Tube Fighting

The Cardboard Tube Fighting League events take place across the US and Australia. Players duel with homemade armor, and battle responsibly, while they have fun looking ridiculous.

Fireball Soccer

Experience Fireball Soccer is played with a coconut-gasoline ball, lit after a week, all barefoot, for an exhilarating and daring match.

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