Conker championships

The video discusses the annual conker championship held in Ashton, a village in Northamptonshire. The event, which started in 1964, has grown significantly, attracting 450 participants this year. The competition is governed by strict rules, including random drug testing and the prohibition of bringing personal conkers. The conkers are collected, graded, and prepared by the organizers to ensure fairness. The event is predominantly won by British players, but there is growing international interest, particularly from the French.

What is the main focus of the event held in Ashton village?

• Fishing

• Conker Championship

• Marathon

• Music Festival

In which year did the Conker Championship in Ashton begin?

• 1954

• 1964

• 1974

• 1984

How many participants are involved in the Conker Championship this year?

• 150

• 250

• 450

• 350

What is one of the strict rules applied in the Conker Championship?

• Participants can bring their own conkers

• No drug testing is conducted

• Participants must wear uniforms

• Conkers are collected and graded by organizers

Which nationality has predominantly won the Conker Championship?

• French

• American

• German

• British