Sporting Maardu
Maardu is a sports city, offering a wide range of activities—from football, boxing, and underwater swimming to taekwondo, table tennis, and rhythmic gymnastics. Talented athletes from Maardu have brought numerous victories to the city. Maardu Olümp Kalev Club has been recognized for several years as the strongest boxing club in Estonia. Young taekwondo athletes and sumo wrestlers have achieved success in various competitions, while victories by underwater swimmers and competitive dancers are celebrated both in Estonia and across Europe. The football team Maardu Linnameeskond has won the Esiliiga championship and has experience competing in Estonia’s top-tier Premium League.
Sports Facilities in Maardu
- Sports center with a large swimming pool, small pool, gym, boxing and martial arts halls, and group training rooms.
- City football stadium with two standard-sized football fields: one with natural grass and the other with artificial turf.
- School sports halls and stadiums.
- Health trail in the forest park, featuring 3 km and 5 km running and walking paths.
- Two sand volleyball courts: one near Lake Maardu and another at Lennula Square in Muuga.
- One grass volleyball court in Muuga.
- Skate parks in Kallavere and Muuga.
- Basketball court at Lennula Square, along with outdoor fitness equipment.
Maardu is a hub of sports activities, hosting a variety of exciting and inclusive sporting events every year for all age groups.
Among the traditional events are the Spring and Autumn Runs, the Maardu City Run, and health hikes, which bring together sports enthusiasts from near and far. During snowy winters, skiing enthusiasts can participate in cross-country skiing competitions, while fishing fans eagerly await the popular Maardu Ahven ice fishing tournament. Rhythmic gymnastics tournaments take place three times a year, with major international competitions such as Baltic Autumn, Maikellukesed, and the national event Veebruari Täht, attracting athletes and spectators from across the region.
Maardu also welcomes athletes from around the world to participate in international boxing tournaments, Greco-Roman wrestling, and table tennis competitions, renowned for their high level and hospitality. Football lovers eagerly anticipate the Maardu Cup international youth football tournament, where young players compete against teams from other countries.
The city's sports calendar also includes amateur tournaments in volleyball, beach volleyball, and football, fostering a spirit of friendly competition and bringing together sports enthusiasts. Street sports and street dance competitions are particularly popular among young people, attracting talented participants not only from Estonia but also from neighboring countries.
Maardu’s sports events are more than just competitions—they are community gatherings that inspire and bring people together. In Maardu, sports are not just a pastime but a way of life and a symbol of community spirit.
