Atletika

Atletika, often referred to as track and field, is a sport that encompasses a wide range of athletic contests drawn from traditional activities and events. These typically include running, jumping, and throwing. The term "atletika" is derived from the Greek word "athlos," meaning contest.

The most common athletic disciplines are categorized into three main groups: track events, field events, and combined events. Track events involve racing on a track, with distances ranging from short sprints like the 100 meters to longer endurance races such as the marathon. Hurdles and steeplechase are also track events that add an obstacle element.

Field events, in contrast, take place off the track and include jumping and throwing. Jumping events feature the long jump, triple jump, high jump, and pole vault, where athletes aim to achieve maximum distance or height. Throwing events involve propelling an object as far as possible, with disciplines like the shot put, discus throw, hammer throw, and javelin throw.

Combined events, such as the decathlon for men and the heptathlon for women, test an athlete's all-around ability by requiring them to compete in a series of different track and field disciplines over one or two days.

Atletika is a fundamental sport in the Olympic Games, where it forms a significant part of the competition. It is also contested in numerous other international and national championships. The sport emphasizes individual performance, requiring a blend of strength, speed, agility, and endurance.