A quirky sporting tradition brought excitement to Surrey, England, as competitors took part in a challenging wife-carrying obstacle race inspired by a Finnish sport. The event featured a hilly course packed with obstacles including hay bales and water pits, testing strength, balance, and teamwork.

Participants raced while carrying their partners: who don’t necessarily have to be their spouses — using different techniques, including the popular “Estonian carry”, where the partner is carried upside down on the racer’s back.

Wife-Carrying Race in England: Finnish Duo Wins Barrel of Ale Prize

Thorpe played first-class cricket for Surrey, and even after retiring from international cricket, he took up various coaching roles within the sport for both his county and England.

IND vs ENG 2025: Surrey to honour English cricket hero Graham Thorpe during Oval Test, details inside

In yet another attack on Hindu temples in Canada, the Shri Mata Bhameshwari Durga temple, in the Canadian town of Surrey was reportedly desecrated with anti-India and pro-Khalistan graffiti on its outer walls, on Thursday (September 7).

Another Hindu temple in Canada vandalised with anti-India, pro-Khalistan graffiti: Reports

Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead in the Punjabi-dominated Surrey city of Canada's British Columbia province, reportedly by two unidentified gunmen.

Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Nijjar shot dead in Canada's Surrey

The United Kingdom has been experiencing extreme heatwaves in the past week and on Tuesday, the Met Office confirmed that the temperature rose to 40.2 Degree Celsius in Heathrow.

UK experiences hottest day on record as temperature reaches 40.2C in Heathrow

Kohli will play for Surrey, treating the same as a quality practice session, ahead of the power-packed tour of England in July

BCCI to curtail Virat Kohli's county stint after reports of injury

The India captain will feature in three County Championship matches and three one-day cup games in a bid to adjust to English conditions before the Test series, reports said.

Virat Kohli signs up with Surrey for county cricket ahead of India series in England

Nottinghamshire duo Riki Wessels and Michael Lumb's partnership of 342 runs beat the previous record in England of 318 by Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid for India

Records tumble in English county one-day game

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