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YES, THERE IS A GRAVEDIGGER COMPETITION. AND THE PRIZE IS 550 EUROS

Notícias de Coimbra7 September 2026 at 11:50

YES, THERE IS A GRAVEDIGGERS COMPETITION. AND THE PRIZE IS 550 EUROS

If you think you've seen it all when it comes to competitions, maybe it's time to learn about the international gravediggers championship. This is a competition that challenges the skills of professionals who work opening and closing graves. The prize for the winner is 550 euros, an amount that may seem surprising for a contest of this nature, but that reflects the seriousness with which the event is organized. The article suggests that this competition, although unconventional, attracts dedicated participants who see it as a way to demonstrate their professional expertise. The existence of this championship shows that even professions considered traditional and humble can have their own competitive and recognized events.

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