The World Alternative Games is a biennial event held in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. It was first organized in 2012 as a quirky counterpart to the more traditional Olympic Games, featuring unconventional and humorous sports and activities. The event aims to celebrate eccentricity and community spirit, attracting participants and spectators from around the world.
Some of the unique competitions include:
- Bog Snorkeling: Participants swim through a water-filled trench cut through a peat bog, using snorkels and flippers.
- Wife Carrying: A race where male competitors carry a female partner through an obstacle course.
- Egg Throwing: Teams of two throw an egg between them, with the distance increasing after each successful catch.
- Underwater Hockey: A game played on the bottom of a swimming pool, using small sticks and a puck.
- Chariot Racing: Teams race homemade chariots, usually with one person pulling and another riding.
The World Alternative Games celebrate the joy of participation and the humorous side of sports, providing a fun and inclusive environment for all ages and abilities.
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