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Sport

Revenge of the nerds: Inside the Microsoft Excel Championships

The Obsessives — The revolutionary software turns 40 years old today, and since launching has transformed businesses across the world. But it also has a competitive underbelly, where behind the spreadsheets lies a world of brains, brawn and all-out bloodsport.

Written by: Ginnia Cheng
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Sport

The Tossers: Inside the world of competitive egg throwing

The Obsessives — From Russian Egg Roulette to the showpiece Throw and Catch, the World Egg Throwing Championships is a cracking tournament. Ginnia Cheng joined this year’s edition, and scrambled to keep up.

Written by: Ginnia Cheng
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Sport

The grit and glory of British toe wrestling

The Obsessives — Born out of a Derbyshire pub in the ’70s, the foot clenching sport has gradually built a cult following in rural England. Ginnia Cheng reported on toe wrestling’s London debut from a south Tottenham pub.

Written by: Ginnia Cheng

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