Bored of the usual, popular sports like football, cricket and tennis? Here are 7 extreme sports you may have never heard of.
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Chess-Boxing If you thought chess was not sporty enough for you then think again. Knockout and checkmate are both legitimate ways to win the competition.
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Soapbox racing A yearly event by Red Bull where participants charge through a downhill obstacle course in homemade soapbox racers.
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Underwater hockey A unique take on hockey that is played in a 6v6 configuration without goalkeepers. A weighted puck and a short handle is all you need to play the sport.
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Wheelchair rugby Wheelchair rugby, as the name suggests is played by people of disabilities. It is played in over 25 countries around the world and is a summer Paralympic sport.
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Slap fighting Slap fighting is a combat sport where fighters slap each other in the face. Power slap is one of the most popular companies owned by UFC.
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Canal jumping Originating in Netherlands, canal jumping takes place at a location with a muddy canal where the objective is to cross it using a tall pole.
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Keep the balloon up "Keep the balloon up" is a game where players try to keep a balloon in the air by hitting it upwards. It's also known as keepy uppy.