Athletics union asks Pärnu to reduce football load on Primorsky Stadium

The Estonian Athletics Union has sent a formal appeal to Pärnu Mayor Kristel Voltenberg raising concerns about the use of Primorsky Stadium and the development of the city's sports infrastructure. The union is asking for reduced football activity at the facility to better accommodate athletics. The letter highlights ongoing tensions between different sports disciplines competing for shared venues.

The Estonian Athletics Union has formally addressed Pärnu Mayor [Kristel Voltenberg](/politicians/kristel-voltenberg) in a written appeal, outlining a series of concerns regarding the shared use of Primorsky Stadium and the broader development of sports infrastructure in the coastal city.

At the heart of the appeal is a request to limit the amount of football activity taking place at the stadium, which the athletics community argues is hampering their ability to use the facility for track and field training and competitions. The union believes that the current scheduling balance does not adequately reflect the needs of athletics.

Primorsky Stadium serves as a key venue for multiple sports in Pärnu, creating ongoing scheduling conflicts between football clubs and athletics organisations. The athletics union argues that the heavy football calendar leaves insufficient time and space for their athletes to prepare and compete at the level required.

The appeal also touches on longer-term questions about how Pärnu plans to develop and invest in its sports infrastructure. Athletics representatives are calling for a clearer strategy that would ensure dedicated facilities or protected time slots for track and field disciplines going forward.

The city of Pärnu has not yet publicly responded to the letter. It remains to be seen how Mayor Voltenberg and city officials will balance the competing demands of different sporting communities as they plan the future of the stadium.