German Finger Wrestling Championship Sparks Injuries
April 27, 2025, 2:21 pm
In a uniquely German showdown, competitors risk dislocated digits as they battle in the traditional finger wrestling championship. Clad in short leather pants and embroidered suspenders, players accept bloody fingers as part of the gritty contest, turning a painful ordeal into a celebrated display of robust local heritage.
PANG, Germany — Men in short leather pants and embroidered suspenders risked dislocated digits Sunday as they vied for the top prize at Germany’s championship in the sport of fingerhakeln, or finger wrestling. Around 180 competitors took part in Sunday’s 64th German championship in Pang,...
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 20 hours ago #culture #sports #europe #celebrities #world
More Top Stories...
Guides and Opinions for the 2025 Federal Election Night
Voters find a multifaceted playbook for election day, featuring practical guides, constituency spotlights, and sharp letters aimed at decoding the federal election maze. With a dash of wit over voter anticipation, these pieces equip readers to navigate a politically charged evening with savvy insights. More...
Vancouver Festival Vehicle Attack: 11 Dead, 17 Hospitalized
At a Filipino festival in Vancouver, a vehicle-ramming incident left 11 dead and 17 people hospitalized, triggering profound community grief and urgent calls for safety reassessments. In the midst of what was meant to be a festive celebration, questions now arise over whether adequate precautions were in place to prevent such a tragic outcome. More...
Trump’s 100-day agenda falls short of lofty promises
In a bid to showcase a sweeping overhaul, the administration’s 100-day record has raised eyebrows. Despite palpable efforts on multiple fronts, the overall progress remains patchy, with critics questioning whether the promised transformation will ever match the campaign’s high-flown rhetoric. More...
Trump’s foreign policy promises stumble in his first 100 days
Amid bold proclamations to end the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts instantaneously, the administration’s initial 100-day period has yielded little progress. Critics note that Trump’s swift declarations now seem more like empty slogans as reality jolts his grand ambitions, leaving observers both skeptical and amused. More...
North Korea Confirms Troop Dispatch to Aid Russia in War
North Korea has officially confirmed sending troops to support Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine after months of swirling speculation and intelligence leaks. The announcement highlights an unexpected twist in the conflict scenario while raising eyebrows internationally over this peculiar military maneuver. More...
Related Tags
Culture
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction lights up iconic music scene (13 hours ago)
AFI Award Honors Coppola with Spielberg, De Niro Praise (23 hours ago)
Pope Francis Funeral Unites Global Leaders, Cardinals and Trump (2 days ago)
Sports
Washington Commanders RFK Stadium Redevelopment Deal Finalized (2 hours ago)
Iberian power outage halts Madrid Open and disrupts capitals (3 hours ago)
Blues overpower Jets in NHL playoff upset amid missing stars (12 hours ago)
Europe
Iberian power outage halts Madrid Open and disrupts capitals (3 hours ago)
Celtic Ties Rangers With Record-Breaking Fifty-Fifth League Title Triumph (2 days ago)
Pope Francis Funeral Unites Global Leaders, Cardinals and Trump (2 days ago)
Celebrities
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction lights up iconic music scene (13 hours ago)
Drag Star Jiggly Caliente’s Death Leaves LGBTQ+ Community Reeling (21 hours ago)
Sinners movie scores phenomenal box office results in second weekend (22 hours ago)
World
Fatal Explosion at Iran’s Major Port Triggers Massive Casualties (2 hours ago)
Trump’s foreign policy promises stumble in his first 100 days (3 hours ago)
Iberian power outage halts Madrid Open and disrupts capitals (3 hours ago)