Sporting Events

Forget Chiang Mai’s temples, says Sonia Reimannova. For a real insight into Thai culture, head to the boxing ring.

In this bizarre contest in Finland, couples don’t compete for glory, they compete for the wife’s weight in beer.

Horseback archery, Genghis Khan-era traditions and fermented horse milk. Welcome to the World Nomad Games.

The locals call this centuries-old sporting event Kerapan Sapi. We call it utter madness.