You’ve Never Heard Of These Sports, But You Need To Watch Them

Aquathlon Is Fancy Speak For Underwater Wrestling

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Not surprisingly, this next sport started in the USSR and is just as ridiculous as the moniker “aquathlon” would imply. There are no bears involved, just two adults in goggles, flippers, ribbons, and ankle bands. Each round lasts 30 seconds and action can happen both under water and at the surface. The goal for each wrestler is to steal their opponent’s ribbon. Beyond belief, this sport was invented around 1980, but was not recognized as a sport by the World Underwater Federation until 2008!

Our next sport was invented in 2002, was nationally televised in 2007, AND involves trampolines!