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Medals and official anthem for Tallinn 2021 European Athletics U23 and U20 Championships launched

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The medals for the Tallinn 2021 European Athletics U23 and U20 Championships have been officially unveiled with one week to go until the U23 event kicks off proceedings on 8 July. 

The medals feature a panorama of Tallinn and a stadium curve which denotes the Kadriorg Stadium. A total of 88 sets of medals will be awarded during both championships where more than 2000 athletes from all over Europe will compete in Tallinn.

The designer of the medal Jarmo Jaaku said the design symbolises the launch of young athletes to the top and introduces the venue of the competition as well as the host city. “The medal is shaped like a balloon and features the recognisable panorama of Tallinn and the stadium curve,” he said.

 

2008 Olympic discus champion Gerd Kanter, who was a member of the medal design jury, said: “The Tallinn 2021 medal represents Tallinn beautifully. It is a dignified medal worth striving for. I wish the Estonian and all other teams a lot of success and invite everybody to cheer for the potential medal winners at Kadriorg Stadium.”

The official anthem of the championships has also been released. Popular Estonian DJ Andres Kõpper, also known as NOËP, wrote the official anthem which will be played at Kadriorg Stadium during both the European Athletics U23 and U20 Championships.

NOËP said: “The desire was to write something that would be motivating and uplifting. Before I got to this song, I tried many ideas, but many of them seemed too emotional. “I Get Up” is also emotional, but it’s just right,” commented NOËP.

Taavi Esperk, the head organiser of the European Athletics U23 and U20 Championships, said: “We are pleased to introduce NOËP also to foreign sports audiences both on site and via TV live feed,” said Esperk.

The final entry-list for the European Athletics U23 Championships can be found here. All sessions will be streamed live with English-language commentary through the European Athletics website. 




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