Weird sports have existed for decades. Sports that were regarded as unusual, risky, or just plain crazy have existed throughout history. Here are a few of the most unusual sports that are real.

 

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The most well-known, popular, or played sports make up the majority of the great world of sports. But if you take a closer look at some of the lesser-known but real sports of the world, you'll either find them unbelievable or impossible to accept. The sports listed here are among the most uncommon, strange, and eccentric sports practised worldwide, hence it may be inaccurate to claim that their popularity is rising. Are they exciting and fun? Really, that is up to you to determine. Are you prepared for anything unexpected? Let's proceed.

 

Listed below are top 15 unconventional and most bizarre sports that people play around the world.

 

1. Bull Running

 

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Bull-running is a well-liked sport throughout the world, but especially in Spain. Running in front of a bull is the sport's goal, and participants are hoping to avoid getting gored. Despite the risks involved, bull-running dates back to the Middle Ages and is still a popular sport today.

 

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2. Worm Charming

 

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In the strange sport of "worm charming," participants attempt to play music to entice worms out of the dirt. The worms are said to be drawn to the music, which causes them to surface. The sport began in England, where it is still well-liked today.

 

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3. Pumpkin Throwing

 

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Pumpkin throwing is a popular sport in the United States that involves throwing a pumpkin as far as possible. The sport is thought to have originated in the 18th century, and is still popular today.

 

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4. Swamp Soccer

 

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In Finland, a game of soccer in a marsh is known as "swamp soccer." The 1960s are regarded to have been the decade when the sport first gained popularity. You now know about five of the most unusual sports that do genuinely exist. These activities, which range from cheese rolling to bull-running, are sure to amuse and astound.

 

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5. Quidditch

 

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In the Harry Potter series, Quidditch is a well-liked sport that has been translated to the real world. Two teams of seven players each compete in the sport, trying to score goals with a quaffle (ball), avoid getting struck by bludgers (balls), and collect the golden snitch (a small, fast moving ball). Quidditch is still popular today, and it is considered to have started in the 1990s.

 

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6. Underwater Hockey

 

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It can be difficult to understand, but try to envision ice hockey in the water. Simple? Well, not so much, say the onlookers. The purpose of all types of hockey, including field hockey, ice hockey, and air hockey, is to use a stick (or a paddle for air hockey) to strike a puck or ball into the other team's goal. The sport is appropriately called Octopush by participants because it is practised underwater.

 

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The teams consist of 6 players and are surprisingly very common around the world although having a huge spectator crowd is virtually impossible because of the playing field or pool to be more precise.

 

7. Bossaball – The Coolest Acrobatic Game

 

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The popularity of this sport, which was invented in Spain, is gradually rising. This is undoubtedly an adrenaline-fueled athletes' sport. The idea of bossaball is identical to that of volleyball, with the exception of the section where a trampoline is used. Jumping, the players kick or strike the ball into the opponent's zone over the net.

 

There are 3 to 5 players on each team and a point is awarded when the ball touches the floor. It is an energetic sport that requires a lot of stamina and athleticism or just a very bouncy trampoline. Either way, fun to watch and try.

 

8. Wife Carrying – The Most Outrageous Sports

 

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One of the strangest and most peculiar sports in the world is unquestionably this one. In Finland, where men compete to carry their women over obstacle courses in the lowest amount of time, the practise of "wife carrying" originated. The strange thing is that the majority of the wives could support their husbands just as well. His wife's weight in beers goes to the winning spouse. What better reward for a devoted, capable husband? They ought to compete in the Olympics, in my opinion. What do you think?

 

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9. Dog Surfing

 

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We didn't know how profound the statement "a dog is a man's best friend" really was. Here's a sport for all you surfers out there that you can do with your beloved four-legged companion. Dog surfing has gained popularity as a fun and "far too cute" activity. It originated in San Diego, spread throughout most of America, and is also highly prevalent in Australia.

 

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What is the objective of this sport? As simple as training your dog to stay upright on a surf board while catching some waves. There are many competitions that take place in California on a yearly basis and they draw crowds from all over. Our only wish is that the prize is not just a doggy treat.

 

10. Unicycle Polo

 

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Undoubtedly one of the strangest and funniest sports to see. It's like something out of a nightmare to play unicycle polo. Put amusing, unbalanced one-wheeled cycles in place of the horses in the elegant sport of horse polo. The game follows the same rules as polo, but trust me, it is much more difficult. The idea is to balance yourself on the cycle and use the wooden mallet to strike the ball into the opposing goal.

 

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It is something definitely worth watching especially if someone is in a bad mood. It will bring a smile to their face within a few minutes, guaranteed by the participants of the sport.

 

11. Caber Toss

 

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Caber Toss, which originated in beautiful Scotland, is among the strangest and oldest sports in the world. As long as we're talking about breathtaking, how about throwing big wooden poles a particular distance? Yes, the Scott family has figured out a way to make chucking logs a pleasant and competitive activity.

 

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The goal of the sport is to land the top of the log close to the person throwing it, not necessarily to throw the logs farther. Imagine this if all of this isn't satisfying enough for you. Kilts are a requirement for all competitors. In essence, a bunch of men in skirts are hurling large logs around. Interesting?

 

12. Chess Boxing

 

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This activity perfectly combines mind and muscles. Due to the fact that this sport combines both boxing and chess, as the name implies, the competitors must be proficient in both disciplines. Chess and boxing rounds alternate, allowing the inner boxer to rest and recover while training their brain to try to knock out their opponent with a checkmate rather than a right uppercut.

 

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People have taken a liking to the sport because it is not all about brutality and neither is it all about boring slow moves of chess. It’s a perfect marriage. Whoever thought it up, there’s just one word – genius.

 

13. Cheese Rolling

 

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In England, rolling a cheese down a hill is a common activity known as "cheese rolling." The cheese is awarded to the first person to descend the hill. The activity is still widely practised today and is said to have originated in the 17th century.

 

This is not all that different from the thousands of years that food has played a factor in some sports or tournaments. The art of rolling cheese has been around for more than 200 years and is still prevalent today. In England, during the Spring Bank Holiday, people congregate atop Coopers Hill to get ready for a highly exciting event. A judge rolls a round of cheese down the slope at the top of the hill, and the competitors follow.

 

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People try to run down the slope but quite predictably end up rolling or sliding down like the cheese. The winner of the race wins the round of cheese as well as a few bruises and scars and if they’re lucky, maybe a broken bone or two.

 

14. Blind Soccer

 

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Soccer is a fast-paced sport that is followed by millions of people worldwide, and that number keeps rising. People who cannot see have adapted to this widely watched sport and are excelling at it. One sport that inspires people with disabilities to step outside their comfort zone and participate in something that the entire world does is blind soccer.

 

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The sole difference between it and ordinary soccer is that the goalies are the only players with vision, and the ball is loaded with pebbles or marbles to help players locate it. Overall, a tremendously thrilling sport to play or watch.

 

15. Ferret Legging

 

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We have come to the end of this somewhat unbelievable list, and we go out on a high note (or bite). Without a doubt, this is the most peculiar sport I have ever seen. Ferret legging has been practised all over the world for many years as a sport.

 

It is essentially a sport to display the inner man, but it can quickly lose its manliness. The plan is to place two ferrets inside the pants after tying them at the ankles to prevent them from escaping.

 

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Whoever has the most time wins. Sounds absurd, right? It is, however Reg Mellor, a guy, now owns the world record time for this extraordinary sport. In 1981, he set a ridiculous time of 5 hours, 30 minutes. The ferrets were hidden in his pants since he took sure to feed them beforehand.

 

Let us know in the comments which of these non-popular game look interested to you.