Bo-taoshi

Extreme Ironing

According to the Extreme Ironing Bureau, this is “the latest danger sport that combines the thrills of an extreme outdoor activity with the satisfaction of a well-pressed shirt.” Originating in England, it is now a worldwide phenomenon that has taken place underwater, on mountainsides, and while parachuting.
Ga-ga ball

Cheese Rolling

Every year from the top of Cooper’s Hill near Gloucester, England, a round of Double Gloucester Cheese is rolled and a herd of competitors chase it. Although they are theoretically supposed to catch it, the cheese can reach speeds of up to 70 mph, so generally speaking, whoever crosses the finish line first wins the cheese.
Snow Polo

Kaninhop (Bunny Jumping)

Underwater Hockey (Octopush)

Roller Derby

Dominated by women, this sport has witnessed a resurgence in the past 10 years. It is played by two teams, each of which are skating around a single track. One member of each team is called a “jammer,” and it is their job to lap the players on the other team in order to score points. And yes, injuries are common.
Man vs. Horse

Every June in the Welsh town of Llanwrtyd Wells, competitors line up to prove they can beat a horse to a finish line that is 22 miles away. Why? Rumor has it that in 1980 the owner of a local pub, Gordon Green, overheard two patrons arguing over whether a man could beat a horse in a marathon. Well, there was only one way to find out.
Bog Snorkeling

Cardboard Tube Dueling

Bellyflopping

Moustache Growing

Compared to the other sports on this list, it is admittedly tranquil. But don’t tell any serious mustache grower that they aren’t a legitimate sportsman. If we ever get around to it, we’ll explain why in our list, “25 ways to end someone’s life with your beard.”
Chess Boxing

Buzkashi

Pesapallo (Finnish Baseball)

Ferret Legging

Toe Wrestling

Mountain Unicycling

As anybody who has hiked a mountain trail knows, it can be hard with two feet let alone one wheel. Not only this, but unicycles are not equipped with a gear system like mountain bikes, so they require a little bit of extra skill to maneuver. If you’re up to the challenge, however, the sport is rapidly growing in the MidWest.
Kite Tubing

This is probably one of the more dangerous sports on our list with several deaths and numerous injuries on record over the past 5 years. It’s actually a variant of towed tubing wherein the tube becomes airborne. The danger arises from tubes not specifically designed to be airborne, meaning they are hard to control and the landings can be a little rough.
Bossaball

A mix of soccer, gymnastics, and volleyball, this insanely fun game was invented in Spain and has since made its mark around the world. Played on a huge inflatable trampoline, you can hit the ball with any part of your body as long as it clears the net by the 6th touch.
Camel Wrestling

If you’ve gotten this far in the list, you’ve probably realized that humans love to wrestle. We do it with our thumbs, we do it with our toes, heck we even do it with our camels. Although camels are not really known for their wrestling prowess, try putting a female nearby. Its all about motivation.
Wife Carrying

According to the Wife Carrying Competition Rules Committee, the wife to be carried “may be your own, the neighbor’s, or you may have found her further afield; she must, however, be over 17 years of age.” So, you don’t even need a wife to compete. Some other poor soul’s wife will do just hfine.
Quidditch

It’s kind of like tag mixed with dodgeball mixed with a toy helicopter, and it’s sweeping the nation by storm. Well, its actually been confined to college campuses mostly, but still, it’s a valiant attempt on behalf of muggle-kind to step beyond their limitations and do something more with their broomsticks than just sweep the floor.
Shin Kicking

All you need for this game is 4 shins and a high tolerance for pain. Popularized by immigrants coming to the United States from the UK (where else?), it has found a niche in pop-culture and become a staple of legendary manliness.