10 Unique Sports You Didn’t Know About

Sepak Takraw A sport native to Southeast Asia, Sepak Takraw is similar to volleyball but instead of hands, players use their feet, knees, chest and head to pass a rattan ball over a net. The sport is played in doubles or triples and requires a high level of agility, coordination and acrobatic skill.

Kabaddi  Kabaddi is a contact sport played between two teams of seven players each. Originating in India, the objective of the game is for a "raider" to tag as many opponents as possible before returning to their own half of the court, all while holding their breath and chanting "kabaddi, kabaddi". 

Bossaball Bossaball is a hybrid sport that combines elements of volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, and capoeira. Played on an inflatable court with a trampoline on each side of the net, players can use any part of their body to hit the ball over the net and score points. It's a high-flying, acrobatic game that requires a lot of physical skill. 

Underwater Hockey  Also known as Octopush, underwater hockey is a sport played at the bottom of a swimming pool where players use short sticks to push a puck into their opponents' goal. Players wear fins, masks, and snorkels and must hold their breath while playing.

Roller Derby Roller Derby is a contact sport played on roller skates, where two teams race around a circular track. Each team has a "jammer" who scores points by lapping members of the opposing team, while the other players try to block their progress.

Hornussen Hornussen is a Swiss sport that involves hitting a small rubber puck with a long, flexible whip called a "Schindel". The puck is sent flying through the air and must be hit again by a member of the opposing team before it lands. Points are awarded for distance and accuracy, and it's a sport that requires a lot of skill and precision.

Footgolf Footgolf is a sport that combines soccer and golf, where players kick a soccer ball into a series of oversized holes on a golf course. It's a fun and accessible sport that can be played by people of all ages and abilities.

Jai Alai Jai Alai is a sport that originated in Spain and involves throwing a ball against a wall with a curved basket called a "cesta". Players score points by making the ball bounce off the wall and into a designated scoring area. It's a high-speed, high-energy game that requires a lot of skill and agility.

Eukonkanto Eukonkanto is a Finnish sport that involves carrying your partner on your back and racing through an obstacle course. The sport originated from a tradition where loggers would carry large sacks of bark on their backs to transport them to the river.

Sepak Raga Sepak Raga is a traditional sport from Malaysia that combines elements of soccer and badminton. Players use a rattan ball and must kick it over a net without using their hands. The game can be played in singles or doubles and requires a lot of skill and precision.

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