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Part wannabe Olympians, and part venting their frustration - the annual phone throwing championship had phone-flinging enthusiasts flock to Savonlinna in Finland. Contestants came as far as from India, and this man admits that throwing a mobile device is much more fun than using it. SOUNDBITE: Journalist asking (English) "It seems that you don't really throw the phones in India, do you? SOUNDBITE: A Competitor from India, saying (English) "We don't, we probably use it." SOUNDBITE: Journalist asking (English) "But you are still here why?" SOUNDBITE: A Competitor from India, saying (English) "Well, yes I am having fun, it is really great." The competition that started here 12 years ago is now held in numerous countries - but Fins still take the cake. Watch how Ere Karjalainen throws his Nokia to a record 101 metres, or 330 feet. The second place went to Jeremy Gallop from South Africa who had a 95 meter throw. Though a bit silly, the game is held to raise green awareness and the phones all end up at the recycle bin.