Today we want to show you a series of strange and unusual sports, some of them somewhat extreme, that are becoming popular in certain parts of the world. They're constantly gaining popularity, and we think you'd like to learn more about them. Some of them aren't even technically legal due to their dangers. We've included videos of each one so you can judge for yourself how unusual or dangerous they are, but we're sure you'll find them interesting.
Ultimate
Similar to American football, but It is played with a Frisbee or flying disc. It's practiced in the United States, Latin American countries such as Venezuela, Colombia, and Chile, and, to a lesser extent, in Spain. It's spectacular to watch players dive to intercept the Frisbee right on the goal line, completing beautiful plays.
Slam Ball
Based on basketball, the court has trampolines or springboards in front of each basket. Teams are made up of four players. Scoring is done by two- or three-point baskets. The latter are achieved through outside shots or dunks. Players constantly seek dunks, making this sport a sport of choice. truly spectacularThe origin of this sport is North American.
Bike polo
Based on classic polo, it is played on bicycles instead of horses. The ball is also hit with a stick and must be introduced into the goal within a rectangular field. This sport was devised by Irishman Richard J. Mecredy in 1891.
Blobbing
This is a water sport involving a giant mat. One participant sits on one end, and at the other end, someone falls from a height (about 5 meters), catapulting the person sitting on the opposite end. A US Army soldier noticed this phenomenon while driving a rubber tank filled with fuel.Later, these types of mats reached summer camps and eventually landed in Europe.
Zorbing
It involves riding down hills and slopes inside a transparent plastic sphere. These spheres can be for a single passenger or for two or three. The origin of This sport is New Zealand.
Limbo Skating
It's a strange sport, based on skating, practiced primarily in India. The objective is to skate underneath something without touching it. Currently, the greatest expert in this sport is A 7-year-old boy who skated under 39 cars (stationary, safely) without touching them… over a distance of 70 meters.
Train Surfing
As we said at the beginning of the post, when we referred to an illegal and very extreme sport, we were referring to Train Surfing. Practiced in Russia, India, and other Asian countries, those who practice it try to travel and make Spectacular movements on the body of a moving train, on its exterior or roof. Or underneath the train, between the wheels.. Judge for yourself by watching the following video.
