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Let's swing away from the ordinary and dive into the extraordinary on August 5 for the World Alternative Games! This is no run-of-the-mill sports event; from chess boxing to wife carrying, the World Alternative Games love to celebrate the fun and quirky sides of sport. The tradition began as a way to provide a different kind of sports entertainment, as well as an inclusive platform where enthusiasts of all abilities can join in. It's a day created to engage the fun-loving spirit in everyone, so get ready to witness some of the most exciting, entertaining, and alternative sports the world has to offer!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of the Idea</div><div class='timeline-text'>The idea behind World Alternative Games was conceived as a counter to traditional sporting events, emphasizing inclusivity, fun and quirkiness.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First World Alternative Games</div><div class='timeline-text'>The inaugural World Alternative Games event took place, drawing attention for its novelty and entertainment value.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Yearly Tradition Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Alternative Games was held for the third consecutive year, solidifying its place as a yearly tradition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Media outlets across the world began to take notice and report on the games, leading to increased global recognition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Record Participants</div><div class='timeline-text'>2019's event saw a record number of participants and spectators, proving the growing popularity of the World Alternative Games.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create your own alternative game</h3><p class='facts-text'>Get creative and invent your own alternative game. Have fun brainstorming unique and quirky games with friends or family. Maybe it's a hybrid of two existing games or something completely new. Step outside the box!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Arrange a mini Alternative Games event</h3><p class='facts-text'>Host your own World Alternative Games event. You can include some popular alternative games like underwater hockey, chess boxing, or even something as simple as a three-legged race. Make it a community event to spread the amusement.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create an Alternative Games team costume</h3><p class='facts-text'>Take part in the spirit of the day by creating team costumes for your favorite alternative sport. Whether it's dressing up as chess pieces for chess boxing or donning all sorts of underwater gear for underwater hockey, get into the spirit with some fun and creative outfits.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Watch and support the games online</h3><p class='facts-text'>If you can't physically attend the World Alternative Games, you can still participate by streaming the games online. Rally behind your favorite teams and players, and maybe even share your reactions on social media to engage with other fans all over the world.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Make Alternative Games-inspired artworks</h3><p class='facts-text'>Why not celebrate by creating some art inspired by the Alternative Games? Whether it's drawing, painting, or even making a sculpture, let the uniqueness of the World Alternative Games inspire you to create something fun and original.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Encourages Creativity and Fun</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The World Alternative Games opens up a space for everyone to embrace their creativity and make fun their main agenda. Whether you're a participant or a viewer, the unusual set of games will surely make you think out of the box and bridge the gap between sport and amusement.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Inclusive and Engaging</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Alternative Games is an inclusive event where people of all abilities can find something they can enjoy and participate in. This initiative breaks the conventional barriers in competitive sports, making everyone feel welcomed and involved.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Celebrates Uniqueness and Quirkiness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Alternative Games is a unique spectacle that celebrates quirkiness in sport. With an interesting mix of games like chess boxing to wife carrying, it adds a delightful twist to regular sport events, making it a reason to love and appreciate how wonderful human diversity can be.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>You don't need to be a professional athlete to participate</h3><p class='facts-content'>The World Alternative Games welcomes all skill levels, meaning you don’t have to be a seasoned pro athlete to join in. It promotes inclusivity by allowing any sports enthusiast an opportunity to participate.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>World Alternative Games uses unusual trophies</h3><p class='facts-content'>True to its alternative spirit, the World Alternative Games doesn’t award traditional trophies. Instead, winners might receive something as quirky as the game they've participated in.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The games also includes traditional outdoor games</h3><p class='facts-content'>The World Alternative Games is not entirely about quirky or new games. The event also revives beloved traditional games like tug-of-war and sack races that may have declined in popularity over years.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Games have featured more than 60 different sporting events</h3><p class='facts-content'>From underwater hockey to worm charming, the World Alternative Games have featured over 60 unique and exciting sporting events in the past, promising a riveting assortment of activities to spectate and participate in.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The World Alternative Games is not limited to one venue</h3><p class='facts-content'>Unlike traditional sporting events, events at the World Alternative Games are spread across various venues and sometimes even non-traditional locations - cultivating a truly alternative atmosphere!</p></div></div>
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