Four Strange Sports from Around the World. Part 2 Dog Dancing

Questions and Answers to "Four Strange Sports from Around the World"
Dog Dancing
1. How could would you describe canine freestyle?
Dog dancing, or canine freestyle, is a the mesmerizing choreographed dance of a dog and its owner created by using a combination of training, cooperation and music.

2. What is the goal of this sport?
The goal is Through the dancing it is possible to reveal and a dog’s inner personality and its relationship with its loving owner.

3. Who competes in this sport?
Teams of dogs and owners compete against each other.

4.Who wins this game?
A The team that receives the best scores wins.

Eukonkanto
What does “Eukonkanto” translate to in English?
This Finnish word translates to “wife-carrying” in English.

Is it a serious sport?
No, it’s a tongue-in-cheek sport.

Why did it start to develop a worldwide following?
It became popular around the world due to its hilarious visuals.

What kind of sport is it?
It’s an obstacle course-style race.

What do men do in this sport?
They compete against each other in racing though across different terrains like such as sand, gravel or water.

What do women do in this sport?
Women sit on their man’s backs for the entire race.

What is the catch aim of this game?
Men race carrying their wives on their backs.

Do women participate in this game unwillingly?
No, they are happy to be involved in this funny game.

Very well done Tanya!  Keep up your great work!