This might just be my favourite sport of all time. In the year 2000, in the picturesque town of Savonlinna, Finland, an event called the Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships was born. The event has since continued, now also being participated in by Belgium, Spain, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, the UK and there is now even an event in Massachusetts, America.
As you might expect, the event involves the hurling of mobile phones as far as you can, the current record being held by Chris Hughff at a distance of 336.9 feet or 102.68 metres. Categories for the championships include Original; Original Team, where all team members’ throws are added together; Freestyle, where aesthetics, style and overall appearance (read: costumes) are also judged; and even a Junior category for participants under the age of 12.
Regarding the actual devices you will be throwing, you won’t be throwing your own devices as the world championship body will prepare a selection of devices for you to throw. Devices range from 220 grams to even over 400 grams including the battery, and you can choose from a variety of brands and models, which will vary depending on your strategy. The premise of the entire event is that mobile phones are generally relegated to toxic waste and this is an alternative, and fun, way to reuse old mobile phones.
What do you think about the Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships? Would you participate if there was one in your area? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Source:Â Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships via Phone Arena
