Unique Sports in Indonesia

Colleen Brown

The Olympics provide an opportunity for viewers to learn about new sports around the world. In Indonesia, however, there are even more unique sporting events that people across the globe may not get the opportunity to experience.

Brazilian Footvolley

Colleen Brown

A Brazilian man, Octavio de Moraes, developed footvolley on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach in 1965. Footvolley combines the technical skills of soccer and volleyball—both of which beachgoers commonly play at Copacabana. The sport provides an affordable, accessible outlet for athletes.

Some of the World’s Most Unique Sports

Colleen Brown
Some popular sports in the United States like baseball and basketball have a large contingent of fans in other countries. Many of those nations also have their own unique sports, some of which have interesting origins.