Biggest in the Baltics functional fitness tournament “Battle of Riga” coming in July
More than 100 of Europe’s strongest CrossFit athletes from 16 countries will be competing in the Functional Fitness Tournament "Battle of Riga 2019" to be held at Kipsala International Exhibition Centre on July 13 and 14.
“We have already seen top-level male elite class athletes here in Riga, but this year will be very special since we will have an opportunity to watch the strongest female athletes for the very first time. Moreover, it will be interesting for everyone to compare the performance of our crossfitters and Europe’s leading athletes. Come and support your favourites!” invites Mārtiņš Druvkalns, the organizer of “Battle of Riga 2019”.
“Battle of Riga 2019” will also be attended by Uldis Upenieks, Latvia’s best and Europe’s CrossFit rising star. He is the first Latvian to go to Reebok CrossFit Games, the biggest CrossFit event this year. In the qualifying round of this competition, Latvia’s representative was among the world’s top 10 athletes, that is a remarkable achievement.
In the final competition, athletes will compete in six categories – sports and elite female and male athletes, and separate groups for 35 and 40 years old male athletes respectively. There will also be 10 special invited guests - European TOP CrossFit athletes. Part of the tasks to complete will be revealed to athletes on the day of the competition only, thus checking their ability to adapt to yet unknown challenges in quite a short time. The total elite competition prize pool is € 6500. Watching the competition will be exciting for both the most ardent CrossFit fans and first-time viewers, as functional fitness is dynamic and visually enjoyable – athletes compete in diverse and attractive disciplines that include both weightlifting and the elements of Olympic gymnastics, overcoming various obstacles and endurance tests in multiple combinations. Spectators will have an opportunity to watch attractive guest performances, shows and join in exciting prize contests held by the competition sponsors.
Apart from that, there will be an exhibition "Functional Fitness Expo" open to both visitors and participants, and offering fitness-related goods and sports nutrition from TUR FIT, Sportland, NIKE, Element Fitness, Sporta Sistēmas, Gfitness, Concept2, Cover Power, Amarok, Nocco/Barbells, Longevity Investments, Nuteko, Vitamins.lv, Compex, Veselības Pasaule, HUB Caffee.
You can follow the competition broadcast on Facebook Live, or the Best 4 Sport channel later in the evening.
“Battle of Riga” is a two-day international functional fitness competition that will take place for the sixth time and has gained popularity not only in the Baltic region, but also across Northern Europe.
The number of tickets is limited! We advise you not to wait until the last minute before buying tickets. Ticket prices: two-day ticket – EUR 10, one-day ticket – EUR 6.50. Children under 7 years of age – free entry!
The event is organized by the association “Battle of Riga” in cooperation with the International Exhibition Company BT 1, supported by: Nike, Sportland, Education, Culture and Sports Department of the Riga City Council, Riga Free Port, TUR · FIT, Gfitness, Concept2, Sporta Sistēmas, Radisson Latvia, Element Fitness, CoverPower, Kurzemes Radio, Jaunie Ceļi, OMB Construct.
