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10 Underrated Sports You Should Try at Least Once
Watching or taking part in sports can be a great way to pass the time. But during the Olympics we often see some unique sports that intrigue us to try something new. But are there some of the underrated sports that are bucket list worthy? We think so! Read on for some of our favorite underrated sports.
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Rugby
If you are a fan of American Football, you will love rugby. This full contact sport is loved all over the world for being intense and messy. The game is so intense, some people have questioned if there are rules in place. The 6 Nations is one of the most popular competitions which takes place every year. Teams from Ireland, England, France, Italy, Scotland, and Wales compete to win the 6 Nations trophy.
From standard sports like Golf & Rugby to Extreme Ironing or Wife Carrying, there are all kinds of sports for any type of athlete. Discover 10 underrated sports that should be on your bucket list! #BucketlistSports #WeirdSports Click To TweetGolf![Golfer Teeing off](https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Golfer-Teeing-off.jpg?resize=640%2C478&ssl=1)
People tend to be put off the idea of trying golf because golf courses are confined to Country Clubs. This means a lot of people are priced out of joining the sport. However, there is a rise of clubs that don’t cost an arm and a leg to join. Places such as Premier Mountain Golfing in North Carolina are opening the door to people who want to try golf with their vacation packages.
Formula E
With fossil fuels and oil going out of fashion, electric car sports are the way of the future. As far as sports go, this a new one as it was founded in 2011, with the first races taking place in 2014. With 12 teams and 24 drivers, there is plenty of action on the track. There is the added bonus of “fan boost”, a voting system that can give a driver a power boost during the second half of the race.
Ice hockey
This sport is affectionately known as the only time that you will see a Canadian get violent. And we aren’t joking! Ice hockey fights are known for being bloody and where fighting is encouraged. But what did you expect from a sport that was allegedly arranged by a bunch of rugby players? If you can get past the violence that can erupt on the ice from time to time, you will see a fast-paced contact sport that gets your blood pumping, even as a spectator.
Running![Women running a Relay Race for the Olympics](https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Women-Running-a-Relay-Race.jpg?resize=640%2C427&ssl=1)
Since the pandemic forced a lot of people to stay at home, a lot of people finally discovered the benefits of running. Professional running encompasses a variety of speeds and distances. From the quick dash of the 100 meters to the long haul of the marathon, there is a level for everyone to enjoy. Marathons are held all over the world but if you aren’t ready for the full 26.2 miles, check out your local area for park runs.
Cheerleading
Long gone are the days of cheerleading being about swinging some pom-poms about. You need to have nerves of steel to take part in cheerleading these days. Routines are filled with complex gymnastics and dance moves that can break bones if performed incorrectly. Cheerleading schools are available around the country but they are very difficult to enroll with them.
Extreme Ironing![A man ironing his clothes perhaps training for the underrated sport of Extreme Ironing](https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Extreme-Ironing.jpg?resize=640%2C426&ssl=1)
This sounds like a joke but extreme ironing is just as the name implies. This is a dangerous sport that combines the thrills of an extreme outdoor activity with the satisfaction of a well-pressed shirt. The aim is to take your ironing board to an extreme place, for example, the top of a mountain, and iron a shirt. This sport is not for the faint hearted because there are opportunities to do it anywhere, including bungee jumping.
Rowing
This is another one of those sports that gets overlooked because people think it is for posh people. Rowing can be enjoyed by anyone, but it is particularly fun to watch the elite universities of Britain battle out on the River Thames. Rowing clubs can be found all over the world, and many of them are actively looking for new members.
Wife carrying![Eric Gamble Carrying his wife Darcee Gamble as the participate in one of the craziest underrated sports known as the Wife Carrying Contest](https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_3745-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C427&ssl=1)
This is one of those sports that sounds insane because it is! There aren’t many sports that you can do as a couple. The idea is based on an old legend of a robber that used to steal everything that a man owns, including his wife! Although this sport is slightly strange, it is fun to watch the lengths people will go to in order to win.
MMA
Mixed Martial Arts is one of the biggest growing fighting sports in the world. Once it was illegal but the popularity of the no-holds barred cage matches has brought it to mainstream attention. Fights are known for being brutal, and fighters have been known to die in the ring. If you can stomach it, some of the greatest fights have been between female fighters.
Get Warmed Up Cause Your Up Next!![A woman in a track suite struggling to stretch before training for an underrated sport that she wants to try](https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Women-Stretching.jpg?resize=640%2C426&ssl=1)
As you can see there are all kinds of sports for any type of athlete. Some of these underrated sports are pretty “normal” depending on where you live. But there are definitely some quirky sporting events out there. So, our question to you is what is your favorite underrated sport? Is there a sport or contest out there that you feel need to be on everyone’s adventure activities bucket list? If so, let us know all about it in the comments below & start stretching cause Coach says your going in!
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One thought on “10 Underrated Sports You Should Try at Least Once”
I had to laugh when I saw your list of sports. I did think that extreme ironing was a joke until I read that people do take their ironing to extreme spots and get a well pressed shirt too! I think you should have Husband Carrying on your list too. Just to be fair.
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