Estonian fans in matching shirts bring first coordinated support to European Swimming Championships in Paris

Approximately 70 Estonian swimming fans are traveling to Paris to support their national team at the European Swimming Championships, marking the first time such a coordinated fan effort has been organized for a major championship. The group, wearing matching blue shirts and carrying Estonian flags and horns, aims to provide visible and audible support at the Saint-Denis Olympic Aquatics Centre, according to the Baltic Times .
Pille Aule, Secretary General of the Estonian Swimming Federation, said the initiative could give athletes a significant boost, noting that small details often decide results in major competitions. “Swimmers spend a large part of their training individually, and knowing that such a large group of Estonian fans is cheering for them together in the stands will definitely give the athletes positive energy,” Aule said. She added that the effort helps bring swimming closer to the public and strengthens the community around the sport.
FenixBet, which is supporting the fan group, aims to foster a unified fan culture in Estonian swimming. Priit Pajumaa, the company’s head, stated that the goal is to ensure athletes feel they are not competing alone on the international stage. “Seventy Estonian fans in matching shirts, with flags and united cheering, will already create a very considerable force,” Pajumaa said.
Raivo Tribuntsov, a member of the fan group, confirmed the supporters are prepared to cheer loudly for Estonian swimmers. “We are going to Paris primarily to experience the atmosphere and to cheer on the Estonian swimmers. Every time one of our athletes reaches a semi-final or final is a big deal for Estonia,” Tribuntsov said.
The European Swimming Championships are underway in Paris, with Estonian athletes competing in events including the 50-meter butterfly, where Ralf Tribuntsov and Daniel Zaitsev are among the contenders. Postimees reported that nine Estonians are set to compete on the opening day, with live coverage beginning at 10:30 a.m. .
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