In a conversation with TVNET+ in Great Britain, the disqualified rower Kurts Ādams Rozentāls confirmed that in 2026 he will compete under the Latvian flag. We talked to the talented Sabile athlete about this decision, the reaction of the Latvian Canoe Federation, the importance of his homeland in his life, as well as how he wants to look in the eyes of Latvians.
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
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