The Russian capital has become the place of some very bizarre forms of sport. The latest is football olympics with the ball covered with fish oil. This helps the players be “on the ball” as they say.

Specially trained pigs compete in a variety of events including their version of soccer. Their trainers are never far behind, urging them on.

And it is a sink or swim final event as the participants hit the pool.

The winning team gets medals and a trough of carrots.