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Top 5 Weirdest Sports That People Actually Love

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In the US, about 60% of us fancy ourselves as sports fans.

Most of us stick to football, basketball, baseball, soccer, hockey, golf, and tennis. When we think of strange sports, however, the Winter Olympics sport of curling is one of the first ones that come to mind.

After all, there’s nothing crazier than three guys rolling a heavy stone across the ice while controlling its path with sweeper mops, right?

That’s where you’re wrong. Let’s look at 5 of the weirdest sports that you probably never heard about!

1. Chess Boxing

What happens when you combine the ultimate battle of the wits with a grueling combat sport?

You end up with one of the mentally and physically intensive competitions known to man: chess boxing.

Competitors can win by knockout, checkmate, or disqualification. A match kicks off with a three-minute round of chess followed by a three-minute round of boxing. There are a total of 11 rounds with one-minute breaks in between.

The idea for the sport originated in the Netherlands, but chessboxing is now popular in Germany, India, Russia, and Great Britain.

2. Shin Kicking

The UK has one of the richest sports histories in the world, and you can learn more about it by taking a trip to the home of golf.

Unfortunately, not everyone in Great Britain is a fan of gentleman’s games. The way they see it, you’re not a real man until you can bring another man to his knees by kicking him in the shins. Such a sport exists, and (surprise, surprise) it’s called shin kicking.

The sport is now more than 400 years old, but its popularity continues to decline.

3. Volcano Surfing

There are plenty of weird facts about surfing in the water. But have you ever seen anyone surfing on a volcano?

Ignore the image in your head. Volcano surfers don’t ride across a river of flowing lava. Instead, they use wooden boards to slide down volcanos when they’re not erupting.

Some volcano surfers stand up on their piece of wood, riding it like a typical surfboard, and others choose to remain seated. Risk takers prefer active volcanos, whereas the less brave opt for inactive ones.

Currently, Nicaragua is the most common place that people go volcano surfing.

4. Extreme Ironing

It may have been quite some time since you ironed your clothes, as fewer of us are doing it nowadays. But extreme ironing is a sport that lets you keep your ironing skills sharp while taking part in other outdoor activities.

Some extreme ironers choose to iron their clothes while they ride their bike. Others do it as they jump out of a plane or explore the ocean.

There’s some controversy regarding the origin of this unusual sport. Some enthusiasts say it extreme ironing began in 1980, and others point to 1997. However, most agree that England is its birthplace.

5. Zorbing

Imagine zooming down a hill inside of a human-sized hamster ball. For the most part, that’s what the sport of zorbing entails.

You can zorb in the same ball with up to two other people. Not to mention, zorbing across a small body of water is also possible.

This strange sport is still very young, as it spawned in the early-mid 1990’s. That said, zorbs are becoming more and more common at theme parks around the globe, so you can try it for yourself.

Final Thoughts on the Weirdest Sports

The sports mentioned above sound made up, but rest assured that they all exist. Chess boxing, for example, has an official governing body that organizes events all over the world. Extreme ironing, on the other hand, is a lot less serious.

Now that you know about some of the weirdest sports on the planet, want to dive into more strange topics? If so, be sure to check out some of our most popular weird articles!

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