Chap Olympiad 2013 - in pictures

A man lights a large pipe to mark the beginning of the Chap Olympiad, an eccentric sporting event held in Bedford Square in London. The event has been held annually since 2005, and is a 'celebration of athletic ineptitude and immaculate trouser creases … welcoming the elegant and the unathletic to take part in events such as the pipeathlon, iron board surfing and umbrella jousting, rewarding panache rather than sporting prowess' Photograph: Warrick Page/Getty Images

Immaculate makeup is a common sight at the Chap Olympiad Photograph: Warrick Page/Getty Images

A competitor girds his loins for the 'passing the teacup' event Photograph: Warrick Page/Getty Images

Total concentration during the 'bread basketball' event Photograph: Warrick Page/Getty Images

The bookies' favourite in the hobby horse race Photograph: Carl Court/AFP/Getty Images

Fine wine for a fine chap Photograph: Carl Court/AFP/Getty Images

Am I chap? I think so Photograph: Warrick Page/Getty Images

The only way for chapettes to smoke Photograph: Warrick Page/Getty Images

… apart from a pipe, of course Photograph: Warrick Page/Getty Images

An elegant picnic set Photograph: Warrick Page/Getty Images

A break for tea Photograph: Warrick Page/Getty Images

The brutal game of umbrella jousting Photograph: Carl Court/AFP/Getty Images

Some of the well-dressed judges are more generous than others Photograph: Warrick Page/Getty Images