‘It’s excruciating’: Welcome to Bavaria’s unusual finger wrestling championship

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‘It’s excruciating’: Welcome to Bavaria’s unusual finger wrestling championship  Competitors put strength, technique and tough skin to the test at Germany’s finger wrestling championships in Bavaria. The traditional Alpine sport sees opponents hook their middle fingers into a leather loop and pull until one is dragged across the table.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/24/its-excruciating-welcome-to-bavarias-unusual-finger-wrestling-championship  Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

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00:22We don't know where to go.

00:24The button is right to go.

00:27Here you go!

00:28Everyone has their own technique.

00:29Many want to go without the Stuhl.

00:32So, who is the one who is stronger?

01:01The new German champion is the Salzfäder.

01:05It's grauenhaft.

01:06I hit the fingers in my fingers.

01:09It was the last time.

01:13It was a little longer, then the head was very round.

01:16But then we have to hold and hold, because then there's Risse.

01:22It's crazy, but other sports are also crazy.

01:25There is no blood.

01:27The new German champion is the Risse!

01:32The GM is the Risse.

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