Sports of Iceland
Europe
Originating in Iceland
Sports whose history and codification began here.
Glíma
From Iceland
The national wrestling of Iceland — trip and lift your opponent using leather belt grips.
Hnefatafl
From Iceland
The most famous Tafl game — 'King's Table' — the strategy game of the Viking world.
Strongman
From Iceland
Strength sport of moving huge unconventional weights — atlas stones, log press, deadlifts and yoke walks.
Widely played in Iceland
Handball
From Denmark
7-a-side indoor team sport where players pass, dribble and throw a small ball, trying to score goals into a 3-metre-wide goal — fast, physical and continuous.
Snowmobiling
From Canada
Motorized winter sport — riders race snowmobiles at 100+ km/h on snow tracks with jumps, moguls, banked turns. Disciplines include snocross (motocross-style), cross-country, hillclimb, freestyle, drag racing, ice racing. X Games staple since 1998; huge in Scandinavia, Russia, Canada, USA.