10 Of The World Most Weird Sports Still Exist

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The wonderful world of sports is mostly limited to the best known, watched, or played ones. But
taking a closer look at some of the lesser-known, and completely bizarre sports of the world will
have you holding your head in disbelief. From keeping Ferret in pants to ironing in the most
extreme conditions, here are 10 of the world’s most weird sports that still exist in this day and
age! Let’s begin:
Number 10. Ferret Legging
Let’s start this list with a bang, or bite. This is hands down, the most bizarre sports I have ever
come across. Ferret legging is actually a sport and has been continued for many years all across
the world. This strange sport comes from Yorkshire, England, where it apparently originated
among coal miners. Also known as “put ‘em down” and “ferret-down-trousers,” the sport is
really more of an endurance test as competitors place live ferrets in their pants and trap them
thereby tying the ankle holes shut. Whoever can keep the ferret in their pants longest wins; the
world record is 5 ½ hours! Yes, you heard that right! someone not only put a ferret inside but
also let it stay there for more than five hours! Some speculate that the sport may have arisen from
a time when only the wealthy were allowed to keep animals for hunting, so poachers had to hide
their ferrets. The sport has existed for a long time, but became quite popular in the 1970s, and
was revived with competition in Richard between 2003 and 2009.
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Number 9. Buzkashi
Unlike most of the entries, it is difficult to see this sport catching on in the Western culture.
While Buzkashi is played across wide swaths of Central Asia, it’s the national sport of

Afghanistan. The name literally means “goat bashing” in Turkish and it involves horse-mounted
players attempting to drag a goat carcass toward a goal. Yep, you heard that right! This game is
way more inhumane than the name suggests though. In the past, games could last several days,
but today’s matches have time limits. Riders typically wear heavy clothing and operate on an
honor system, where they’re expected not to intentionally dismount other players or whip their
competitors. In Afghanistan, the game was banned under Taliban rule, but is now being played
again. Matches typically occur on Fridays and draw thousands of fans, with the most popular
riders being sponsored by wealthy Afghanis. The sport is regulated by the Afghan Olympic
Federation. Imagine you’re bored and the only fun idea that comes to your mind is dragging a
poor goat across a field while being mounted on a horse. Yep, only is Afghanistan!
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Number 8. Wife Carrying
If you thought the Finns were progressive and all about gender equality, think again. Finland is a
country that invented the sport of “wife-carrying,” sometimes known as “wife running.” This is
similar to what Johnathan Thurston has been doing for years with the Cowboys, carrying his best
mates to try to win a title. The sport is basically an annual competition where husbands run an
obstacle course while carrying their wives on their backs. The winner supposedly received his
wife’s weight in beer. The most famous competition is held in Sonkjärvi, Finland, where the
sport was invented. There are different carrying styles, including piggybacking, fireman’s carry,
and the Estonian-style, where the woman hangs upside-down with her legs around the man’s
shoulders. The sport has spread to other parts of the world, including the US and Australia.
Sounds like a great way to spend some quality time!

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Number 7. Kabaddi
If you have ever been to South Asia, or have friends from the Sub-continent, you must have
heard about this sport. Kabaddi resembles the schoolyard game of tag, but it also has roots in
Indian wrestling and allows you to tackle your opponent to the ground. It is the national game of
Bangladesh and Nepal, having originated in Ancient India. Each year there is a World Cup in
South Asia, and India has won this every single year since it started. During a game, the “raider”
must run across the center line and tag players on the opposing team, before returning to their
own half.