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  • Shin-kicking competition keeps traditions alive

    06/03/2014 8:47:07 AM PDT · by WhiskeyX · 12 replies
    Ukraine News One ^ | 2 june 2014 | Ukraine News One
    An English sporting event which dates back to 1612 has taken place in the rural town of Chipping Campden. The Cotswold Olimpicks, a collection of medieval sports, with the highlight being the shin-kicking competition, has been held for the 402nd time. One of the most brutal attractions in the Olympiad, shin kicking has few competitors who are brave enough to turn-up for a second year in a row. However, two-time defending champion Zak Warren was not to be deterred as he faced-off against newcomer Ross Langill. Langill, who travelled all the way from Vancouver, Canada to participate in the shin...