Players fighting for the puck during an underwater hockey game at the National Aquatic Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Invented in the 1950s in Britain — where it is known as ‘Octopush’ — to help divers keep fit during the winter months, the game has gained a small but dedicated following from Europe to Asia. This year the unusual discipline is set to debut at the Southeast Asian Games. — AFP
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