Javelin Throw

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Javelin throw originated in ancient times when humans attached sharp stones to long sticks as hunting weapons. Ancient Greeks used light pointed sticks as weapons during wars. It was part of the ancie…

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A javelin has three main parts: HEAD (pointed and covered with metal), BODY (main shaft), and GRIP (located at the center of gravity). The grip placement at the center of gravity ensures proper balanc…

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Runway: Length 30-36.5 meters, Width 4 meters. Lines: 7 cm wide, white color. Scratch line: Perpendicular to runway, 75 cm on each side, 7 cm wide, white color. These measurements ensure standardized …

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1) Throw from within runway 2) Hold at grip with palm facing upward 3) Hold above shoulder, extend elbow forward 4) Metal tip must contact ground first 5) Don't turn back until javelin lands 6) Mark m…

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When learning javelin throw, students must stand behind the sector or far away from it. The javelin might accidentally slip from the thrower's hand, creating injury risk for students outside the secto…

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1) Starting run from outside runway 2) Throwing without appropriate technique 3) Javelin point marking sector line or outside it 4) Touching runway boundary after starting run 5) Leaving runway after …

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Women/Girls/Junior boys: 600g minimum, 2.20-2.30m length. Youths/Boys: 700g minimum, 2.30-2.40m length. Men: 800g minimum, 2.60-2.70m length. Different specifications ensure fair competition based on …

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State athlete from Sirsi who won gold in senior international championship with 73.77m throw and bronze in 19th Commonwealth Games Delhi 2012. Trained at Army Sports Institute, serves as Subedar in Ar…