Frédéric Cesar wins the Belgian Christmas Tree Throwing Championship

No less than 26 teams took part in the competition this year, to which were added 566 individual throwers and, among them, a remarkable number of children.

In addition to its fun aspect, it is also a sporting event in its own right. An official jury measures the exact landing place of each tree.

“What started as a neighborhood party to close the year and replace the classic burning of the Christmas tree, has today become a sporting and fun family event,” explains Samuel Serck, president of the non-profit organization Motum and responsible for of the organization of the competition. “Despite particularly cool temperatures, it was a Belgian championship full of atmosphere and conviviality to close the festive period.”