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A new open-air, accessible local sports facility is due to be completed at the Tuusula Sports Centre later this year. The outdoor sports facility, which is being built in front of the Tekova Arena multi-purpose hall, will include a street basketball court, an outdoor gym and a sports track, amongst other things.

In June, sailors will be competing on Lake Tuusula at world championship level.

There are a total of five official bathing areas in Tuusula, all of which are maintained by the local council. These are Häklin beach, Rusutjärvi beach, Tuusula Sports Centre beach, Jokela beach and Kellokoski beach.

Tuusula has agreed to support promising young athletes through sponsorship agreements. With the municipality's support, the young athletes’ careers are being nurtured and Tuusula’s profile is being raised.

Mayor Janne Mellin and track and field athlete Joonas Kumpulainen signed a sponsorship agreement today, under which Tuusula Municipality will support Kumpulainen’s sporting career. The agreement forms part of the municipality’s support for promising young athletes.