The world shin-kicking championship took place in the picturesque village of Chipping Campden in England's Cotswolds on Friday. <br /><br />In front of several hundred spectators, the event was the highlight of the so-called "Cotswold Olimpicks" - a celebration of unusual sports.<br /><br />The event sees pairs of contestants kick each other's shins as they hold onto their opponent's shoulders. <br /><br />Many participants stuff their trouser legs with hay to prevent injuries.<br /><br />Shin-kicking originated in England in the early 17th century and has been described as an English martial art.
