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What activity would you like to see a world cup created for?

People in Thailand taking part in one of the stages of the Litter Picking World Cup in 2023, a woman and a boy are seen sitting on the ground putting rubbish into a bagImage source, Getty Images

With England's women having won the Euro 2025 trophy, you might find yourself wondering if they could bring home the world cup in two years time.

But in the meantime there's another world cup to get excited about, and it's being held here in the UK!

The Litter Picking World Cup has been taking place in Hackney in east London, after Britain won the event in Tokyo in 2023.

People from 21 countries, including Japan, the United States, Australia and France, gathered in the Japanese capital to try and win the title by picking up the most litter within a certain time limit.

How did the Litter Picking World Cup start?

People are seen walking carrying clear plastic bags filled with rubbishImage source, Getty Images

Litter picking might sound like a strange activity to win a prize for but it's actually a sport called Spogomi.

Invented in 2008 in Japan, it was created as a competition to encourage people to clean up public spaces but it's now become so popular it's spread around the world.

In Japan it's even played in schools, and the rules are quite simple.

The teams have to collect as much litter as possible within the time given, then in the next stage they have a set time to sort their litter.

Teams are awarded points based on the type of litter they've picked up and its recycling category.

Child playing with wooden coloured bricks on a table in front of a sofaImage source, Getty Images
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What other activities would like to see a World Cup for? What about one for building or gardening?

Those taking part have said it is very fun but can be a work-out as carrying the heavy litter bags, walking from place to place and sorting through the trash afterwards, means you using a lot of different muscle groups at different times.

And as a bonus, you're always helping to clean up the streets and help the environment.

Would you like to give it a try? Or is there another game or activity you'd like to see a World Cup created for?

Let us know in the comments below