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Quirky, quirkier Finland
Top fun summer competitions across the country In Finland , competitions are anything but ordinary – they're downright quirky! Especially during the summer months , when days stretch endlessly under the glow of the midnight sun. From rocking out on invisible guitars to striking gold (literally) and hugging trees in the great outdoors, Finland knows how to add a fun twist to just about anything. Make sure to check out these four quirky summer competitions across the country that promise new …
Ireland goes for gold
A few of our favorite sporting events The island of Ireland is made up of marathon runners, mountain climbers, bike riders, hurling players and more. Also known to have a network of trails, tracks, rivers and roads through cityscapes, grasslands and auburn bogs stretching out to the craggy shores, giving us beautiful spaces to play the sports we love. They host exciting competitive and non-competitive events in case you want to join them! Up first on our list of sporting events are our Gaelic …
Latvia's exciting sports event
From basketball to marathons: a year of action Latvia is gearing up for an exciting array of sports events, offering something for every type of sports fan. Riga will host the Olympic Basketball Qualification Tournament in July. This crucial event will see top basketball teams from around the globe compete for a chance to secure their spot in the Olympic Games. The high stakes and elite competition promise thrilling games for basketball enthusiasts. The year 2024 will turn a new page in the …
Competitive games in Greece
Where history meets sportsmanship A healthy mind in a healthy body : it’s a saying we’ve all heard that has been considered across the ages as the key to well-being and sporting achievement. Since antiquity, the Greeks have thought athletic excellence and sportsmanship to be among the greatest attributes and virtues a citizen could have. After all, Greece is well known as the birthplace of the Olympic Games . The first Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C. in Olympia, Western Peloponnese. They …
Sports of all sorts in Estonia
Disc golf in summer, biathlon in winter Hemingway once wrote that you can find at least two Estonians in every port in the world. The same may be true of Estonian athletes – if there is a sport, an Estonian plays it. Estonia has produced top-ranking tennis players, rally drivers, fencers, skiers, and swimmers; even the NBA and NFL have Estonians on their rosters. Tallinn to host top disc golf events Estonia has also produced one of the best disc golf players in the world, Kristin Tattar. She …
Slovenia's heart beats for sports
A natural playground for sports and adventure Slovenia , known as one of the world's greenest countries , inspires a passion for outdoor activities . This outdoor playground ranges from majestic mountains to tranquil rivers and lakes, expansive forests and the shimmering sea. Here, the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Karst, and the Pannonian Plain converge, offering exciting adventures throughout the year. Celebrating Sports and Recreation Being active is ingrained in the culture, and the …
A sporting summer in the Netherlands
Rotterdam showcases world-class events The Netherlands is gearing up for an exciting summer of world-class sporting events that are sure to attract visitors from around the globe. Two major highlights on the calendar are the start of the inaugural Tour de Femmes women's cycling race in Rotterdam and the debut of the innovative RIF010 urban trail running event in the same city. Kicking off on July 23rd, the Tour de Femmes is the first women's version of the famous Tour de France. The three-week …
Discover Slovakia in Paris
Soak up the atmosphere of the Olympic Games Are you getting ready to travel to Paris to experience the world’s biggest sporting event for yourself? If you are, be sure to head for Parc de la Villette in the northeast of the French capital, where you’ll feel the exceptional Olympic atmosphere during the Summer Olympics . Here, in the Park of Nations will be 15 different national houses where individual countries will present their culture and cuisine. The premises will also serve as a base for …
Flanders, home of cycling
Two championships and a Flandrien Challenge Flanders eagerly looks forward to cycling during an Olympic year. Cycling simply makes our hearts beat faster – that’s all there is to it. How so? Experience it in Flanders during the Gravel World Championships in Brussels’ surroundings, the European Road Cycling Championships, and your very own Flandrien Challenge. The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, or so the well-known saying goes. What that folk wisdom doesn’t tell us is that love …
Czechia: the land of sports
Come give your body a workout! Czechia lives for sport and is a haven for anyone who loves active leisure. From horse races, through marathons to prestigious athletic events and world cups, sporting opportunities abound for amateurs and professionals alike – all in beautiful historic and natural settings. Horse race with the world's hardest jump Czechia has a long tradition of horse racing . The highlight of the horse lovers' year is the Grand Pardubice Steeplechase , the oldest horse race in …