Forget the football, tennis and other dull sports. Come 26th August 2006 it will be time for this year's Mobile Phone Throwing Championships.

Entering its sixth year, get yourself down to Savonlinna, Finland for a variety of events, ranging from the traditional (how far can you throw it?), to the freestyle (extra points for style and appearance) with some kids-only events to get the destruction of expensive electronic equipment out of their system.

Don't worry about damaging your precious telecommunications device; a selection of potential partners weighing between 220 and 400 grams will be awaiting your hurling technique.

To add to the allure, world records are regularly set at this event. Mikko Lampi from Vilppula is the current furthest-throw record holder, managing to lob his mobile an astounding 94.97 metres. Women have some catching up to do, with the top contender, Marke Krok, currently having achieved 41.42 metres.

Filthy cheats might be interested to know that there will be no drug tests. You may however be disqualified if your "preparedness is not adequate for full a performance".