21.5.2024 | Estonia
Kevad Battles 2024: Alternative Sports Festival Returns to Pärnu
Text Mark Taylor
Photo Eriks Biters

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.
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