So to give everyone some hope, they created a new sport – toe wrestling. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe pub’s owner George Burgess decided to get in touch to get the sport registered and created the first official world championships. It was that event that Alan ‘Nasty’ Nash, now 60, started his toe wrestling career as he went on to be crowned champion. Every year, all proceeds from the world championships each year are donated to The Derby Kids Camp, a charity to help under privileged kids to get a holiday. He says: ‘I train all year round to help stay on top of my game but 12 weeks before the world championships, I will train seven nights a week.

Source: Metro May 05, 2020 10:52 UTC