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As part of its upcoming title year as the European Capital of Sport, Tallinn is marking World Car-Free Day on September 22 with a strong focus on sports.

On November 22, the tenth annual Sports Morning will kick off, inviting residents to start their day actively. Free training sessions led by top athletes will be held at Sõle Sports Center, Tallinn Athletics Hall, and Tondiraba Ice Hall, with winter swimming opportunities available in Pirita and Nõmme.

At a gala held in Brussels, the president of the European Capitals and Cities of Sport Federation (ACES Europe), Gian Francesco Lupattelli, and European Commissioner for Culture and Sport, Glenn Micallef, presented Tallinn with the title of European Capital of Sport 2025.

Tallinn, as the European Capital of Sport 2025, aims to generate positive and lasting value throughout its title year, encouraging residents to be more active and lead healthier lives.

Tallinn’s year as the European Capital of Sport in 2025 brings a sports program offering residents the opportunity to explore various sports throughout the year. January is dedicated to skiing, and on January 18, the Song Festival Grounds will host a skiing day, followed by the festive opening of the sports year.

On Saturday, January 18, the opening event of European Capital of Sport Tallinn 2025 gave residents the chance to explore various winter sports for free.

Europe's best skaters will be in action in Tallinn at the end of January, when the European Figure Skating Championships take place at the Tondiraba Ice Hall. The championships begin on January 29, with 163 figure skaters from 34 countries all expected to compete.

The sports day taking place at Sõle Sports Centre on 22 February from 10:00 to 14:00 will focus on combat sports.

As a part of the Tallinn – European Capital of Sport 2025 programme, the Winter Swimming Day will take place on Saturday, 22 February.

As part of the Tallinn – European Capital of Sport 2025 program, a combat sports day took place on Saturday, February 22.