Topic - Sport
Actually, it was an important
factor in our national awakening. Several great figures of national politics, among them the
first president Konstantin Päts, belonged to the sports association "Kalev" (1901). Because of
that it is no surprise that sportsmen have always been held in high regard in Estonia.
The most popular fields of sport are light athletics (Olympic winners Jüri Tarmak and Jaak
Uudmäe); basketball (Olympic winner Tiit Sokk, Martin Müürsepp in NBA); chess
(grandmasters Jaan Ehlvest and Lembit Oll); sailing (double Olympic winners Tõnu and
Toomas Tõniste); and cycling (Olympic winners Aavo Pikkuus and Erika Salumäe).
Basketball is the most popular ball game in Estonia, and it is in this sport that the best results
have been achieved. Though Tiit Sokk fought for the gold at the Seoul Olympics as a member
of the Soviet team, he did it for his people.
Those who participate in sports for recreation, belong to the Estonian Health Sport
Union
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