Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Russian Daredevils Play Football 5,900 Feet High
Some really brave Russian sportsmen played a game of football way up in the sky, about 5,900 feet high, on platforms made of hot air balloons.
They were led by a man named Sergey Boytsov.
They wore special safety gear and had to be very careful when passing the ball.
This was the first time anyone has played football this high up, and they made a new world record.
People watched the video online and thought it was amazing and funny.
Some said it looked beautiful, and others joked about how they wouldn't want to get the ball if it fell down.
Russian extreme sports enthusiasts played football 5,900 feet above ground on hot air balloons.
The match was led by Sergey Boytsov and set a new world record for high-altitude football.
Players wore harnesses and safety gear while passing the ball between balloons.
The video of the stunt has gone viral with over 50 million views.
Social media users reacted with awe and humor to the breathtaking footage.
- Who
- Russian extreme sports enthusiasts led by Sergey Boytsov
- What
- Played a football match 5,900 feet above the ground on hot air balloons
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To set a new world record and celebrate sport and fearlessness
- Altitude
- 5,900 feet (1,800 meters)
- Leader
- Sergey Boytsov
- Platform
- Hot air balloons
- Safety Gear
- Harnesses and safety gear
- Video Views
- Over 50 million