Conker championships

The video discusses the annual conker championship held in Ashton, a village in Northamptonshire. The event, which started in 1964, has grown significantly, attracting 450 participants this year. The competition is governed by strict rules, including random drug testing and the prohibition of bringing personal conkers. The conkers are collected, graded, and prepared by the organizers to ensure fairness. The event is predominantly won by British players, but there is growing international interest, particularly from the French.

What has been the trend in the number of participants since the competition began?

What can you infer about the international participation in the conker competition?