Underwater hockey championship takes place in Russia

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An underwater hockey championship has taken place at one of the oldest diving clubs in Moscow.

An underwater hockey championship has taken place at one of the oldest diving clubs in Moscow.

Not to be confused with 'Octopush', a form of underwater hockey invented in Britain in the 1950s, this format is based on the most popular form of hockey in Russia: ice.

The fans hope that one day this sport will gain more popularity and even dream of the Olympic recognition.

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