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Camel racing

competitive camel racers pose for a picture with their camels

Women’s camel racing team takes an ancient sport back to the future

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Camel racing is an ancient sport. There are records of races on the Arabian Peninsula that date back to the 7th century. These days, it’s still hugely popular, with robot jockeys and cash prizes. But a new team is taking camel racing back to its roots — with a twist.

Camels ridden by robot jockeys compete during a weekly camel race at the Kuwait Camel Racing club in Kebd January 26, 2013. The robots are controlled by trainers, who follow in their vehicles around the track.

The ancient Arabian tradition of camel racing has taken a modern twist — with robot jockeys

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