Opening of an indoor pool (1965)

Opening celebrations of the indoor pool of "Kalev" sports union in Tallinn.

Outer view of the indoor pool "Kalev", flags in front of the building, people are going to the opening ceremony. Interior view of the pool. Paul Neerot, chairman of the trade unions of the Estonian Republic, gives thanks to the construction workers and cuts the symbolic ribbon. The audience is applauding. Athletes jumping into water. Arnold Green, deputy chairman of the Ministers' Council, congratulates the swimmers. The pool key is given to the young swimming athletes. Everyone is applauding. Competition begins, the referee shots the starting pistol. Swimmer Eha Lilenthal breaks the record. Voiceover: "Keep going!"

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