10 unusual sports in the world
Quidditch
The Harry Potter series introduced the fictional game of Quidditch to the world.
The game consists of two teams with seven players on each side.
The fictional game had the players mounted on the broomstick whereas in the modern-day Quidditch, players must lay with a broom between their legs.
Wife Carrying
This game was first played in Finland. There are multiple teams of two people, one male and the other female. (not necessarily married)
The man has to carry the woman on his back and run through the obstacles. Whoever finishes first, wins.
Toe wrestling
As the name suggests, in this game, two people wrestle with their toes attempting to pin one another's foot down.
It was originated in Wetton, Staffordshire.
Shoval Racing
New Mexico's ski resorts marks the origin of Shoval Racing.
The player is seated on a shovel and rides down an icy or a snowy hill.
Zorbing
In this sport, the player has to roll downhill inside a huge transparent plastic ball across water and other obstacles.
Elephant Polo
This sport is a modified form of regular polo. All the equipment are the same as the regular polo, except being played on an Elephant.
It is popularly played in India, Nepal and Thailand.
Cycleball
Sepak Takraw
Cheese Rolling
A large cheese wheel is rolled down a hill followed by the players.
Whosoever makes it down the hill first, wins the cheese.
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