<P> Wife carrying (Finnish: eukonkanto or akankanto, Estonian: naisekandmine, Swedish: kärringkånk) is a contest in which male competitors race while each carrying a female teammate . The objective is for the male to carry the female through a special obstacle track in the fastest time . The sport was first introduced at Sonkajärvi, Finland . </P> <P> Several types of carry may be practised: piggyback, fireman's carry (over the shoulder), or Estonian - style (the wife hangs upside - down with her legs around the husband's shoulders, holding onto his waist). </P> <P> Wife Carrying World Championships are held annually in Sonkajärvi, Finland, since 1992 (where the prize depends on the wife's weight in beer). </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (November 2012) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table>

Where does the wife carrying contest take place