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Spring sports events tips: Giro d’Espoo and Goalball Clubs World Cup

12.5.2025 10.19Updated: 12.5.2025 11.55
The picture includes four different pictures. On the first picture three persons are holding a trophy. There is also a black guidedog on the picture. On the second and third picture there is a game situation where the goal is being protected. On the fourth picture there are seven persons holdin a trophy on the court, in the background you can see our Espoo liikkuu -logo.
Photo: Old Power

Cycling event Giro d’Espoo opens the road cycling season on Sunday 18 May 2025. Goalball Clubs World Cup will be held on 22–25 May 2025. Espoo supports both events.

Cycling event Giro d’Espoo, 18 May 2025

Giro d’Espoo is Finland’s largest sportive ride with a mass start. The cycling route of roughly 110 km starts from Tapionaukio in Tapiola and runs along Espoo’s waterfront walkway (Rantaraitti) via Kirkkonummi and back to the starting point.  

The sportive ride is meant for cyclists of all levels. The trail is suitable for both beginners and racing cyclists. The participants are divided into different speed groups in the start area. See the official Giro d’Espoo website.(external link, opens in a new window)   

Goalball Clubs World Cup, 22–25 May 2025

Goalball Clubs World Cup is held in Tapiola Sports Park, and the games have free admission. The internationally successful sports club from Espoo, Old Power, is the main organiser of the championships. Both the women’s and men’s teams of Old Power are participating in the championships. See the official website of the world cup.(external link, opens in a new window)

Goalball is a fast-paced game originally for athletes with a vision impairment, and it is based on auditory perception. The attacking team tries to get the ball over their opponent’s goal line, and the defending team tries to prevent it. The game is played with a ball with bells embedded inside it. All players wear glasses that completely cover their sight so that they are equal, even if some players have no vision impairments.