In sports sector we support the development of the youth sport and the projects contributing to the creating of the possibilities for sporting and active vacation for many people.

International ITF-series tennis tournament Merko Open 2011 in Tere tennis centre in Tondi on 18-23 July 2011.

Jürgen Zopp, Estonian number one male tennis player, played his only single tournament at home this summer at the 15,000-dollar tournament taking place for the third year in a row.
Additional information on the competition held 2009: www.tennis.ee/?op=body&id=252

ESTONIAN HEALTH TRACKS
The largest sponsorship project of Merko Ehitus is the undertaking Estonian Health Tracks initiated by Hansapank, Eesti Energia and Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Estonia and the Estonian Ski Association. The aim of the project is to adjust and develop the exercise and sports tracks of Estonia to ensure the availability of the year-round and free possibility for active exercise in nature for all interested people and popularize the sporty lifestyle. The total of 30 million kroons will be invested to the project of health tracks within three years, of which 10 million kroons will be invested by Merko Ehitus. www.terviserajad.ee

In 2009 Merko Ehitus, Swedbank and Eesti Energia support the wintertime sports series Merko Winter Tracks, initiated by the Estonian Health Tracks Foundation and organized by the sports club Stamina. In addition to the creation of maintained sporting grounds, we aspire to promote regular exercise among Estonians.
The wintertime sports series offers people the possibility to spend more time outside and be physically active. Only we ourselves can build a solid foundation for our health - all you need is a little ambition and go-ahead.
Additional information is available at www.stamina.ee/talverajad

BEACH VOLLEYBALL
We support the establishing of the centre of beach volleyball and football compliant with the international requirements in Tallinn. The objective of the project is to guarantee the normal training conditions for the top players, the young, amateurs as well as to organise the training camps and competitions. Beach volleyball is the fast developing sport, offering active and sporty entertainment in summer for all interested persons as well as challenges for the more serious amateurs and top sportsmen. The centre of beach volleyball and football is established by Audentes Volleyball Club. www.vk.audentes.ee

NATIONAL YOUTH SKI TEAM OF MERKO
We support the national youth cross-country ski team Merko Team (www.suusaliit.ee/?op=body&id=221).