Javelin Throw — Practice Quiz

Palm facing upward

The chapter clearly states that the javelin should be compulsorily held at the grip so that the palm is facing upward. This is a fundamental rule for proper javelin throwing technique. Having the palm facing downward or sideways would not allow for proper throwing mechanics and control. The rule is specific and must be followed.

The metal tip

According to the rules mentioned in the chapter, when the javelin is thrown, the metal tip should contact the ground first, then the body of the javelin can touch the ground. This ensures a valid throw. If the body or grip touches first, it would be considered an invalid throw. The metal tip landing first is essential for the throw to be counted.

800 grams

The chapter provides a table showing that for men, the minimum weight to create a record is 800 grams. For women/girls/junior boys it's 600 grams, and for youths/boys it's 700 grams. The 800-gram requirement for men ensures standardization in competition and makes records comparable across different competitions.

Kashinath Naik

Kashinath Naik is mentioned as the state athlete who hails from Sirsi (Karnataka). He secured gold in senior international championships with a throw of 73.77 meters and won bronze in the 2012 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Sabir Ali and Neeraj Chopra are national athletes, while Andreas Thorkildsen is an international athlete from Norway.