Discus Throw
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Physical Education
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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
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
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
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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Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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