7 Extremely Weird Sports From Around the Globe

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Cheese Rolling: In Gloucestershire, England, participants chase a wheel of cheese down a steep hill. The first person to cross the finish line wins the cheese.

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Wife Carrying: Originating in Finland, this sport involves men carrying their female partners through an obstacle course.

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Bossaball: This sport combines elements of soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, and capoeira. Players bounce on trampolines while trying to get a ball over the net into the opponent's court. It's typically played on an inflatable court.

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Toe Wrestling: Similar to arm wrestling, toe wrestling involves two opponents locking toes and trying to pin each other's foot down.

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Octopush (Underwater Hockey): Players use a small stick to push a puck across the bottom of a swimming pool in this bizarre sport. It requires endurance and breath-holding skills as participants play underwater.

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Camel Wrestling: Popular in Turkey, camel wrestling involves two male camels engaging in a wrestling match. The goal is for one camel to force the other to retreat or fall down.

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Quidditch: Inspired by the fictional sport from the Harry Potter series, real-life Quidditch involves players riding broomsticks, but they run instead of flying.

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