The show, directed by Regnārs Vaivars, is based on facts from the history of Latvian bobsleigh, with special emphasis on the work of engineer Rolands Upatnieks in the 80s of the 20th century. Upatnieks created the first USSR national team in bobsleigh, in which 95% of the athletes were Latvians, and the sledges he designed earned the globally recognized nickname “Latvian rockets”. The play, which won the “Gamer’s Night” award as the big show of the year, explores the heroism of Latvian men and their ability to reach the top.
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.
