Javelin throw

Author: (Japanese) Yamaaki Yoshida, Hongjiang Li, et al.
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: Athletics is a sport with a long history and is also the most widely practiced sport in the world. Athletics is the cornerstone of the Olympics, embodying the Olympic motto of "Faster, Higher, Stronger," and is the event with the most gold medals awarded at the Olympics, making it a major competition in the Olympic Games. At the same time, athletics is a mandatory event in all levels of major sports competitions. As a fundamental sport, athletics can comprehensively develop an individual's athletic ability, physical qualities, and the spirit of perseverance and courage, making it highly valuable for exercise. Typically, the level of athletic performance often serves as a benchmark for measuring the overall athletic level of a country or region. To better promote and develop athletics among young people in China, the People's Sports Publishing House has introduced the "Youth Athletics Technical Training Series" published by the Japanese Baseball Magazine, comprising 11 volumes. The entire series covers over 10 athletic events, is richly illustrated, easy to understand, and convenient for learning and practice. This book is one of them, serving as a popular reading material introducing the javelin throwing event. Its purpose is to guide novice javelin throwers and coaches, aiming to achieve the task of guiding javelin throwing to reach world-class levels.