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Discus Throw

Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Physical Education

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Historical Background and Introduction

  • Discus throw originated in ancient Greece during the 9th century BC
  • Poet Homer described discus throw in his poems as an important entertaining event
  • It is one of the traditional field events in track and field athletics
2

Discus Construction and Specifications

  • Discus is made from wood or other suitable materials
  • It has a spherical shape with metal rim lining the edge
  • Metal rim width is approximately 6 millimeters
3

Throwing Circle Specifications

  • Inner diameter of the circle is 2.50 meters
  • Radius of the circle is 1.25 meters
  • Rim thickness should be at least 5 millimeters
4

Rules of Competition

  • Throw must start from inside the circle in stationary position
  • Thrower can touch inner part of rim but not the top
  • Cannot touch ground outside circle during throw

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The discus is made from woodThe throwing circle has an innerThrows must be made from insideVikas Gowda (born 1983The men's world record is held

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