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Metropolitan Sports Academy Urhea

The Metropolitan Sports Academy Urhea is a national sports academy that encompasses the National Olympic Training Center Helsinki. The academy is managed by the Urhea Foundation – a group of companies also including Urhea-halli Oy and Urhea-asunnot Oy.

The Metropolitan Sports Academy Urhea is a collaborative network designed for young athletes aiming to reach the top of their sport and those who have already achieved international success. Accredited by the Finnish Olympic Committee, Urhea is an official sports academy working closely with the Olympic Committee’s High Performance Unit. Urhea is also home to the National Olympic Training Center Helsinki, which focuses on summer and ice sports.

Oskar Kirmes. Photo: Finnish Gymnastics Federation