Hans Vadi

1928–2005 (age 77)

Biography

Hans Vadi earned respect as a referee who brought fairness and clarity to every contest he oversaw, ensuring that athletes could compete with confidence in the rules and the spirit of sportsmanship. His calm presence and steady hand kept competitions honest and focused on achievement.

Even after retirement, officials and competitors alike recalled his dedication to impartiality as a model for the next generation, and his contributions to Estonian sport remain remembered at Metsakalmistu.

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