FOR most people, constructing flat pack furniture is more of a unpleasant chore than a competitive sport.

But at an event in Newport’s Leeway Industrial Estate, a team of elite do-it-yourself enthusiasts turned it into just that.

The so-called inaugural World Flat Pack Championships, sponsored by Newport Bus, saw teams of two battling it out to see who could build the same types of furniture in the quickest time.

The only rule was that one member of the team had to read the instructions, while the other carried them out.

After a tense competition the green team, made up of DIY pros Huw Knight from Abergavenny and Kate Moss from Coventry, were crowned the winners.

“We’re really proud to be the flat pack champions of the world. The competition was extremely tough, but it’s a great feeling to be the winners and we’re really looking forward to defending our title next year,” said Mr Knight.