Camel racing

Camel racing has been a famous sport in Arab states and in Australia. This game is just like a horse race. Here, the difference is that camels are used. The speed of a camel is sixty five kilometres per hour. Most of the time, such camels are controlled by children. This is one reason why there are human rights’ activists who have been against this sport. But, it is widely played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other such places, including Dubai.

 

Here, people ride the camel and race. The person who comes first would he rewarded. For this sport, the camel needs to be well-trained. Camels are selected, depending on their speed and heath. Only the fittest ones stand a chance. Professionals train their camels very well. People who ride these camels should also know to ride them with some special skills. Just riding them will not do. The rider should also be aware of how the camel would react to a particular situation. He should be able to increase as well as decrease the speed of the camel as and when the need arises.

 

In the UAE, there are stadiums that are set up for these events. There are a whole lot of people who come to see such events. The stadiums are well-organised and are very spacious. They are in the outskirts of town and they have good connectivity. The camel race is a distance of four to ten kilometres. There are around fifteen to seventy camels that usually participate. Sometimes, there is more than that. The dress that is worn for this even is normally casual.

 

The camel race is great to watch. There are many people who are professionals and participate in such events on a regular basis. In the UAE, the sheiks have a whole lot of interest for this game. That is the reason why they have invested a significant amount of money in the development of this game. When they invest, they also ensure that the camels are trained well and the person participating is good for the game.

 

There is whole lot of betting on camels also. It is the same as the betting on horse races. The best horse and the best rider are given a higher bet. The reward of this race is also a good number because the winner is handsomely rewarded. There are so many camels in the Arab countries mainly because it is a desert area. That is why you shall find such events in these areas. Over the years, the popularity of this game has increased. More and more people have been participating as well as coming to view the game.

 

Camel racing is also played in some other countries. Australia is one among them. As there were young children used in this game, there were some protests. That is the reason now that there are adults in this game. A ban has been issued by the government so as not to use children for such a purpose.