Tibballs, Geoff
The World's 100 Weirdest Sporting Events
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472140494
- author:
- Tibballs, Geoff
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Robinson
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 20.4 x 13.2 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The World's 100 Weirdest Sporting Events is a fascinating collection of unusual competitions from around the globe. From the Indonesian sport of sepak bola api, where players kick a burning ball, to the German Mud Olympics, where athletes compete in muddy conditions, this book showcases 100 of the world's most bizarre sporting events. These events range from the grotesque, such as Afghanistan's buzkashi, where riders aim to drag a dead goat's head towards their opponents' goal, to the downright daft, like the World Black Pudding Throwing Championships and the World Gravy Wrestling Championships. Each event is described in detail, giving readers a glimpse into the rules and colourful history behind these unusual pursuits. With its unique blend of weirdness and insight, this book offers a fascinating look at the world's most unusual sporting events.
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