Video showing Belgium's first stone-skimming contest

Video. WATCH: Belgium introduces its first stone-skimming competition

The first stone-skimming competition took place on Sunday, 24 September at Neufchâteau in Belgium. 

The first stone-skimming competition took place on Sunday, 24 September at Neufchâteau in Belgium. 

"Throwing a pebble into the water is always a feeling of freedom, Belgian Stone Skimming Championship founder Berenger Servais said. 

"It's a great outdoor activity that we can do everywhere, it brings sport and nature closer together."

This year's champion Vincent Roland said: "I'm well aware that I have to defend the title now,"