In 1984, German athlete Uwe Hohn threw the javelin an astounding distance of 104.0 metres at a track and field event in Berlin. To cut a long story short, Hohn’s throw brought into focus safety concerns in the sport: an errant throw going over a 100 metres would endanger unsuspecting spectators at most arenas. With his booming drives, and elite …
German coach Uwe Hohn said the Sports Authority of India and the Athletics Federation of India “did not do enough” to provide high-level competitive training for its athletes. New Delhi: India’s javelin coach has accused the country’s sporting bodies of failing to adequately prepare New Delhi’s athletes for the Olympic Games in Tokyo next month. “When I came here I …
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