The idea for the Games was born after it was announced that London would be hosting the Olympics in 2012. Due to be held over a fortnight from Friday 17th August 2012 to Sunday 2nd September 2012. And so, with
this in mind, a small group of people came up with an idea - what about
holding Llanwrtyd's very own version of the Olympic Games, but with all
the normal events thrown out of the window and replaced with an array
of unrecognised and different events that are not part of the official
Olympic calendar. The events have competitors who are just as
dedicated to their unusual sports as their Olympian counterparts, and
what better time to promote as many of these exciting and imaginative
events as possible. Unlike the four-yearly Olympics which take place every four years, the World Alternative Games are set to be biennial.
Llanwrtyd is set to host a variety of different and alternative events, from Worm Charming to Chariot Racing, from the Bathtubbing Championship to the Wife Carrying Championships. There will be a day designed purely for the youngsters, with child-friendly events such as Pooh Sticks and Rock, Paper, Scissors.
Our international friends from France and the Czech Republic are due to
join the festivities as we celebrate our links with a French-themed day
(including a French cockerel throwing competition and French cheese
rolling) and a Czech-themed day.
- Chariot racing
- Wife carrying
- Worm charming
- World bog snorkelling
- International underwater hockey championships
- Gravy wrestling
- Russian egg roulette
- Ditch racing
- Wheel barrow racing
- Space hopper racing
- Three-inch stiletto racing
- Office chair racing
- Underwater rugby
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