The 64th German finger wrestling championship took place in Pang, Bavaria, attracting 180 competitors. Known as Fingerhakeln, this sport originated in the 19th century and has been a staple in German Alpine culture. Organized and strictly regulated, competitions feature contestants from youth to adult categories, dressed in traditional Bavarian costumes. Despite minor injuries, the community embraces the sport. Georg Hailer, president of a major finger wrestling club, noted its safety and the presence of clubs both in Germany and Austria, emphasizing its cultural significance in the region.
Finger wrestling, or Fingerhakeln, is a traditional competitive sport in Germany and Austria where contestants attempt to pull each other across a table using their fingers.
The sport, which dates back to the 19th century, is popular in Bavarian culture and is held in various age and weight categories, highlighting its community appeal.
Collection
[
|
...
]