Pet Dog Takes Top Prize in the Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships

A Finn, two Estonians - and a dog took prizes in the ninth annual Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships held this year in the Estonian town of Narva. Cellular News reports.

"... In the freestyle category - a dog named Cara took the top prize after spitting out a phone a distance of 30 centimeters, in a category where only style matters. Cara got full points from the judges.

The competition drew in over 50 participants from a range of countries. The contest combines recycling philosophy and fun spirit in active sport. A part of the philosophy is also a spiritual freedom from being available all the time."

Links to stories on previous Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships.

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