The popular Latvian figure skater Deniss Vasiļjevs became a three-time Olympian in February 2026 in Milan. Pride in what has been done is deserved, but there is also a bitter aftertaste. A day after the final skating at the Olympic Games, TVNET+ met with the citizen of Daugavpils to look back on the experience from his point of view, learn more about the situation with coach Stefan Lambjela and outline future plans.
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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