30+ Bizarre Sports That People Actually Compete In

We’ve scoured the world to find the most bizarre sports that people actually compete in. From jumping over camels to wrestling in gravy and putting ferrets down your pants, our list showcases some of the weirdest games, pastimes, and events. You may have heard of a few, but most are so weird you won’t believe they actually exist! So join us for a round-up that promises to delight and baffle in equal measure. Oh, and please don’t try these bizarre sports at home!

Ferret Legging

Ferret Legging is a completely normal English pastime in which participants tie their trousers at the ankles and place ferrets down their pants. It's a game of endurance, and the winner is the one who can keep the squirming critters inside their pants for the longest period.

Also known as Ferret-Down-Trousers or Put 'em Down, the game was first played by Yorkshire coal miners hundreds of years ago. It saw a resurgence in the 1970s and even crossed the pond as events were held in Richmond, Virginia, USA, between 2003-2009.

Camel Wrestling

Camel wrestling, or deve güreşi in Turkish, sees two male Tülü camels fight each other until one becomes exhausted. It first originated among ancient nomadic Turkic tribes over 1,000 years ago and is popular in Turkey's Aegean region and other parts of the Middle East.

How do people get the two beasts to fight? Well, a female camel in heat is led before them, causing them to battle for her affection. Human males have been seen participating in a similar sport outside pubs and nightclubs at closing time!

Face Slapping

The dangerous and controversial new craze of Face Slapping does exactly what it says on the tin. Two competitors take turns slapping each other in the face as hard as they can. Bouts last five rounds, and points are awarded for technique, accuracy, and the impression left on their opponent's face.

If an opponent moves, steps away, or covers their face, they are disqualified. After the Nevada State Athletic Commission gave the new combat sport the greenlight, UFC President Dana White set up a league and the Power Slap TV show.

Giant Pumpkin Kayaking

Instead of carving scary faces onto pumpkins this Halloween, why not try Giant Pumpkin Kayaking? After growing your pumpkin for eight months, you'll need a spade and another month to hollow it out. Next, after checking its seaworthiness, you're good to go!

The best-known race is the Windsor Pumpkin Regatta, held in October on Lake Pesaquid in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada. The half-mile (800 m) race attracts hundreds of entrants in fancy dress. @e guess there's a lot of pumpkin pie there, too!