We know Estonia
21.5.2024 | Estonia

Kevad Battles 2024: Alternative Sports Festival Returns to Pärnu

Text Mark Taylor
Photo Eriks Biters

Kevad Battles 2024: Alternative Sports Festival Returns to Pärnu

 

The leading Nordic alternative sports festival Kevad Battles, will take place for an eighth consecutive year in Pärnu from May 23 to 27. The five-day event will bring together nine disciplines and hundreds of sports enthusiasts from Europe and Asia. 

The event kicks off with a press conference at the Huub Innovation Center on May 23. Highlights on May 24 include an Inspiration Day at Martnes Square with performer Ott Kiivikas, the Pärnumaa Scooter Championship at the skatepark, and callisthenics events at Pärnu Keskus and DÜÜN.

May 25 features a grand ceremony, a full day of competitions, including callisthenics, fitness challenges, street dance, and wrestling, culminating in an afterparty at Shotbar Koobas. On May 26, activities continue at DÜÜN with arm wrestling, strongman competitions, and beach soccer. The event concludes on May 27 with a podcast at the Huub Innovation Centre. 

If you want to know more about the event visit the official website of Kevad Battles.

 

To learn more about this and similar topics
Düün Huub Innovation Centre Kevad Battles Ott Kiivikas Podcast Pärnu Shotbar Koobas

20.12.2024 | Estonia

Estonia planning to introduce fees for one-year master’s programs

Estonia planning to introduce fees for one-year master’s programs

The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research is planning to introduce tuition fees for one-year master’s degree programs, aiming … Read more

20.12.2024 | Estonia

Raju MMA league plans international expansion

Raju MMA league plans international expansion

Estonian energy company Evecon has purchased the mixed martial arts (MMA) league Raju and plans to expand its reach … Read more

19.12.2024 | Estonia

The Estonian dish mulgipuder has been recognised by UNESCO

The Estonian dish mulgipuder has been recognised by UNESCO

Mulgipuder, the national dish of the Mulgimaa region, has been honoured with a place on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage … Read more

17.12.2024 | Estonia

You can get a Christmas tree from state forests

You can get a Christmas tree from state forests

There’s something magical about venturing into the forest to find your own Christmas tree instead of purchasing one from … Read more

15.12.2024 | Estonia

Food Prices Rise in November, but Fuel and Electricity Fall

Food Prices Rise in November, but Fuel and Electricity Fall

In November 2024, Statistics Estonia reported a decrease of 0.4 per cent in the Consumer Price Index compared to … Read more

12.12.2024 | Estonia

New Tallinn–Vilnius train route to start in 2025

New Tallinn–Vilnius train route to start in 2025

Train operators in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – Elron, Vivi, and LTG Link – are aligning their schedules to … Read more

10.12.2024 | Estonia

Estonian foreign trade sees strong growth in October

Estonian foreign trade sees strong growth in October

Estonia’s foreign trade showed significant growth in October 2024, with exports rising by 12 per cent and imports up … Read more

3.12.2024 | Estonia

Estonia’s economy shrinks by 0.7% 

Estonia’s economy shrinks by 0.7% 

Estonia’s economy contracted by 0.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last … Read more