Interest in sports not only in Russia, but throughout the world as a whole, began to grow more actively. But besides the most popular sporting events, there are those about which few people know. In addition, not all games can be considered standard. It is about unusual sports that will be discussed in this review.
Can there be ice hockey?
Almost everyone since childhood has become accustomed to the fact that hockey cannot exist without ice and ice skates. Naturally, one can cite field hockey as an example. However, this game has not gained quite a lot of popularity. But there is another game that opens the list of "Unusual sports." It's about hockey under water. Fins, mask and snorkel act as equipment, and a plastic stick is used as a club. The weight of the washer is almost two kilograms. In this hockey and the gates are big. They reach a width of 3 meters. The game takes place in two halves (15 minutes each).
Mat within the ring
Speaking of unusual sports, one cannot fail to mention the checkbox. In order to play this game, one must possess not only a sharp mind, but also excellent physical strength. From the name you can understand that we are talking about a combination of two popular games - chess and boxing. Five rounds go to the duel in the ring, and 6 to the competition for the chessboard. The winner will be the one who achieves a victory in chess and achieves a clear advantage in boxing.
Get a prize for going to the sauna
Going to the bathhouse is popular among men. Based on this, a competition called "sports sauna" was invented. And this entertainment is firmly entrenched in the list of "Unusual sports." This is a very difficult competition in which athletes fight each other in sweat. The temperature in the steam room reaches 110 degrees. Every 30 seconds, steam is supplied. The one who lasts the longest in the steam room wins.
What can I throw?
Most people have old mobile devices that they don’t mind throwing away. But now, this can be done as part of the sports of throwing phones. The winner is identified among those who will throw their mobile phone farthest. The artistry with which the telephone was cast is also taken into account.
But the most unusual sports have recently replenished with a game that is simply perplexing. Its essence is also throwing. Only instead of a mobile device they throw dwarfs. And this sporting event is traditional for the people of Australia. Moreover, it should be noted that the dwarfs themselves at the same time manage to earn on such a game. The winner is the person who performs the throw farthest.
Ice buildings in Russia
There are not quite standard sports in Russia. For example, in Tomsk for about 10 years they have been competing in the construction of an igloo. Moreover, participation in this kind of competition can take absolutely everyone. Even a master class is possible for those who first got to the competition. The construction team involved. In one group there can be from three to six people. Each team has a name and a captain.
Agricultural racing
Considering unusual competitions, you can’t do without such a name of sports as racing. Only instead of cars or motorcycles can you use tractors. Such entertainment is held in the Rostov region. Naturally, the speeds are not so great, but the excitement is simply incredible! The winner will be able to tune his agricultural vehicle.
Extreme people like more
In the area of the 50s, games began to advance, which over time were called extreme. They are characterized by high danger not only to health, but also to life. Acrobatic stunts, adrenaline, the likelihood of injuries - all this is typical for them. It is worth listing the most extreme sports.
City Jumping
Among the most dangerous and extreme sports entertainment, base jumping can be distinguished. Unlike parachute jumps from an aircraft, base jumping is characterized by jumping from high buildings. A rock, a pipe of a factory, a simple building - all this can serve as a point for the athlete. The speed is not too high.
The city is one big obstacle
Parkour is another attraction that is on the Extreme Sports list. It is closely connected with buildings and simple objects located on the streets. The essence of such entertainment is the movement and overcoming of various obstacles. Railings, walls, buildings, parapets, etc. serve as obstacles. There are also separate platforms on which obstacles for parkour are built.
Types of skiing
The names of sports that are extreme, replenished with entertainment called heliskiing - one of the varieties of skiing. Its essence lies in the descent from those slopes that are untouched. Ascent to the starting point is carried out by helicopter. With it, you can find a variety of tracks in pristine nature. Athletes during the descent receive simply indescribable sensations. And this inexpressibility allows you to fully convey the danger of such a sporting event.
Mogul is a sport that is part of the freestyle skiing. Competitions are held on the track, which consists entirely of mounds and ski jumps. During the competition, the athlete must complete the jumps. They can be divided into somersaults, spins, direct jumps, sideways somersaults and off-axis jumps. Every competing mistake can lead to very serious injury.
Water is fraught with considerable dangers
Extreme sports also include activities related to scuba diving. It's about diving. It is carried out only in the presence of special equipment. Certain skills are needed with which you can solve the problems that arise during the dive. The main danger lies in sharks and electric rays, which simply do not pay attention to human experience.
Cave diving is a dive that takes place in caves. It is more dangerous than simple diving, since it will not work out immediately in case of an emergency. In addition, movement under water occurs in complete darkness in a narrow space. And who said that dangerous creatures do not live in caves in the water?
Entertainment during the cold season
Winter is a great time of year, suitable for active varieties of sporting events, with which you can maintain not only good shape, but also a great mood. Skiing, ice skating and snowboarding are only a small part of all the competitions that are possible during the cold weather. It is worthwhile to highlight in more detail those of winter entertainments that are not very popular.
Riding on ice and polo on the plains
Ayskarting - under this name hides races that are held on icy ponds. They are held on maps. This sport is available even for children.
Not so long ago, winter horse polo was a simple show. But time passed, and today the royal variety of sports has gained popularity in those countries in which snow falls. In many cases, the money that was raised as a result of the competition goes to children's sports sections.
Do you really need a bike in winter?
Who says that the bike becomes completely useless with the advent of winter? If you equip it with skis, it will immediately become a convenient tool. Such a bicycle can be used to carry out sports walks on snowy roads and slopes.
Or, harness dogs in a sled?
Riding a sled that dogs pull is considered to be a completely new winter fun. From time immemorial, northern peoples have been using pets from the position of draft power. This sporting event is available wherever snow falls. It is enough to have a sled and well-trained dogs.
Climbing on a frozen rock
Ice claming - this name hides simple ice climbing, the same mountaineering. The main difference is that the athlete will need to climb a steep ice cliff. The main danger lies in the fragility of ice. In other words, a person can break at any moment.
Sleds and skis are an integral element of winter!
Sailing sleds are also called buer. Sleds cannot be called ordinary, as they are equipped not only with sails, but also with steel skates. To engage in such entertainment is best on a flat surface with moderate wind.
Cross-country skiing was supplemented by an entertainment called skijoring. The game is the same water ski. Only this entertainment is typical for the winter period. In addition, snow plains are used instead of ponds, and a simple horse instead of a boat. Well, skiing is an indispensable element. Not only a rider, but also a skier is able to steer a horse. Instead, you can use dogs or deer.
The world under the ice
Unusual winter sports also have water-related activities. Ice diving is one of them. It implies immersion under ice. This must be done carefully. In addition, the diver must have good skills. A characteristic feature is the presence of ice cover over a person’s head. In addition, the under-ice world, the uniqueness of which has already been said a lot of words, can surprise everyone. Even the most notorious skeptic will be amazed.
Ancient sports games in their cruelty and unusualness do not lag behind modern
In our world there is simply a huge number of various sports entertainment that can be safely called crazy. But more ancient sports will find something to brag about. Or scare. One can sometimes even rejoice that some sporting events characteristic of antiquity have disappeared. It is worth recalling some of the most dangerous and crazy sports games of antiquity.
Fighting people and elephants
Ancient Greece was distinguished not only by the fact that it was in it that Western civilization was created. The inhabitants of this country invented a fierce game - pankration. It is quite similar to those mixed martial arts that are currently available. A distinctive feature is only the absence of rules, breaks and rounds, which is typical for pankration.
Bullfighting with elephants first appeared in Rome. The players appeared before the monsters, in the role of which were simple "inhabitants" of Carthage - elephants. Slaves had to fight with animals. At the same time, they had practically no chances to survive. The game stopped at that moment when the elephants began to simply die out.
Games with fire
Pulling the skins is a game of antiquity that has reached the modern world with minor changes. Today, instead of hides, ropes are used. And if today a simple river can act as an obstacle between competing teams, then the Vikings pulled the skins through pits with fire. Pretty dangerous entertainment.
Volleyball of antiquity
Pitz appeared in ancient Mexico, when there were no thoughts about volleyball. Almost no one knows about the rules now. It is only known that this game is very similar to volleyball. As a ball, weighty balls were used. It is believed that the losing team participated in the sacrifice.
Fishermen vs Fishermen
The fishermen's tournament was held as follows: teams of 8 people in boats sailed to the middle of the Nile River and began to fight with each other. Given the fact that many simply did not know how to swim, such entertainment could not do without victims. And crocodiles with hippos tried to "thin out" the team as much as possible.
Amphitheater naval battle
Navahiya is somewhat reminiscent of a naval battle. The only distinguishing feature is the fact that the ships were real. Competitions were held in the amphitheater in Rome. The number of participants reached several thousand. In addition, everything happened as if a real war was going on. Since it was very difficult to find those who wanted to participate in the battle, slaves were used.
Conclusion
The sports listed above cannot be called ordinary. But this is precisely what attracts people to them. The opportunity to participate in something original and dangerous always found fans. Probably, in the modern world, people simply do not have enough adrenaline.