The country that treats Mobile Phone Throwing as an official sport is Finland.
The sport started in the town of Savonlinna in 2000. It has since grown into an international phenomenon with its own World Championships.
Key Details of the Sport:
- Categories: There are usually different categories, including "Original" (traditional over-the-shoulder throw for distance), "Freestyle" (where aesthetics and choreography matter), and "Junior" for kids.
- The Gear: Participants don't usually throw their own current phones; the organizers provide a variety of old handsets that meet specific weight requirements (usually over 220 grams).
- The Philosophy: While it sounds funny, the sport actually promotes recycling and the "detox" of modern technology, encouraging people to release the frustrations caused by their mobile devices.
Other countries like Belgium and Liechtenstein have also hosted national championships, but Finland remains the spiritual and official home of the sport.