Finnish activities #1
20% of the population in Upplands Väsby are Swedenfinnish. This means they are Finns living in Sweden. This series of caches introduce you to Finnish activities, some more crazy than others!
Swamp soccer - Suojalkapallo (Träskfotboll)
Swampsoccer is one of many crazy sports from Finland. It is as it sounds. Soccer…in a swamp. Over 500 teams (men and women) gather in Ukkohalla, Finland, every year to fight to be the world champions.
In Finland many athletes as well as military exercise in the swamps. This is a effective way to increase muscle strength and condition.
Here is a short film about swamp soccer. (visit link)