新興運動──擲斧運動趨勢

A New Sport-Axe Throwing

拋開對斧頭的刻板印象，極具紓壓效果的擲斧運動在歐美掀起一股熱潮，愛好者努力將其推向奧運。本研究旨在探討擲斧運動的起源、競賽現況以及未來之展望。而擲斧運動有其豐富歷史脈絡，比賽方式極具樂趣與觀賞性，欲從事擲斧運動之愛好者，建議從觀賞ESPN轉播著手。近年全球擲斧愛好者激增，歐美陸續成立擲斧館與協會，並舉辦裁判教練講習、國際賽事，選手數量及成績不斷提升。可見擲斧運動頗具發展潛力，建議結合政府與民間的力量，休閒與競技並進，提供適合擲斧運動之介紹及場地，讓民眾對於運動能有更多選擇。

Putting aside the stereotype of axe, the axe throwing sport, known has stress-relieving effect, has set off a wave across the globe. Enthusiasts are working hard to promote it to the Olympics. This study aims to explore the origin, the current state and the prospects of axe throwing. The conclusions are: 1. Axe throwing has rich historical context, and the game is unique and entertaining. Fans who want to engage in axe throwing can start by watching the ESPN broadcast. 2. The number of axe throwing enthusiasts has increased rapidly. Europe and the US have successively established axe throwing clubs and associations, and held referee /coach workshops and international competitions. Suggestion: The axe throwing has great potential for development. It is recommended to cooperate with relevant sports promotion agencies to provide introductions and venues suitable for axe throwing, so that the public can have more choices for sports.