The sport is called the Wife Carrying World Championship. It is an annual event that takes place in Sonkajärvi, Finland. The competition involves male competitors carrying their female partners through an obstacle course. The winner of the competition is awarded with the equivalent of the wife’s weight in beer, a bag full of wife-carrying merchandise, and an official logo statue.

The history of the Wife Carrying World Championship dates back to the 19th century. The origins of the competition are not clear, but it is believed to have been inspired by the practice of wife-stealing, which was common in Finland during the Middle Ages. The competition was first held in its modern form in 1992, and has since become a popular event in Finland and around the world.

The rules of the competition are simple. The male competitor must carry his female partner through an obstacle course that includes water and sand traps. The female partner must weigh at least 49 kilograms. If she weighs less than that, she must carry a weighted rucksack to make up the difference. The couple that completes the course in the shortest time wins the competition.

The length of the obstacle course in the Wife Carrying World Championship is not fixed and varies each year. However, it is usually around 253.5 meters long .

The competition attracts competitors from around the world, and last year’s championship had 80 competitors. The competition is open to all couples who meet the eligibility criteria, and there is no limit on the number of teams that can participate.

The Wife Carrying World Championship is held annually in Sonkajärvi, Finland. The competition usually takes place in early July. In addition to the main competition, there are also other events such as the Team Wife Carrying Relay, where three men race using one wife as the baton.