1Bossaball
There is a sport called Bossaball that combines elements of volleyball, football, and gymnastics with music. It is played between two teams of four players on an inflatable court featuring a trampoline on both sides.
2Shin-kicking
Shin-kicking is a sport in England in which two participants kick each other in the shin until one of them falls.
3Octopus wrestling
Octopus wrestling was a 1960's sport which involved diving into shallow water and fighting an octopus back to the surface. The 1963 record was a 57-pounder.
4Joggling
There is a competitive sport called joggling that combines jogging and juggling.
5Ferret-legging
Ferret-legging is a sport where people try to keep live ferrets in their pants for as long as possible.
6Spinning
South Africa has an extreme sport called spinning, which involves doing crazy stunts like climbing out the window of your tricked out car while it well spins.
7Er Enish
‘Er Enish’ is a traditional sport in Kyrgyzstan that essentially is wrestling but with both athletes on horseback.
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8Gurning
Competitions exist where contestants make the ugliest face they can, and the sport is called gurning.
9Siesta competition
In 2010, Spain held a siesta competition. It lasted 20 minutes and contestants were awarded points on the quality of their sleep, their positions, their snores and even for their pajamas.
10Henley-on-Todd Regatta
The Henley-on-Todd Regatta, held in Alice Springs, Australia, is the only 'boat' race to take place on dry land.
