Daugavpils, Latvia – The Daugavpils Sporta Skola (Daugavpils Sports School) delivered a dominant performance at the Latvian U15 Wrestling Championships, held March 7th at the Daugavpils Olympic Center. The competition, which featured 217 young wrestlers from across Latvia, showcased spirited contests throughout the day, culminating in a resounding victory for the host team.
The championships awarded 32 medal sets across three disciplines: freestyle wrestling, women’s freestyle wrestling, and Greco-Roman wrestling. Daugavpils Sporta Skola proved particularly strong, securing the top spot in the team standings for both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling.
Freestyle Wrestling: Daugavpils Takes the Crown
In the freestyle competition, Daugavpils Sporta Skola claimed first place in the team standings. Rīgas Sporta skola “Rīdzene” (Riga Sports School “Rīdzene”) finished a close second, although Bērnu un jauniešu centrs “Daugmale” (Children and Youth Center “Daugmale”) rounded out the top three.
Greco-Roman Wrestling: Another Victory for Daugavpils
The success continued for the home team in Greco-Roman wrestling, with Daugavpils Sporta Skola again taking the team title. Rēzeknes Bērnu un jaunatnes sporta skola (Rezekne Children and Youth Sports School) secured second place, and Liepājas Kompleksā sporta skola (Liepaja Complex Sports School) finished third.
Women’s Freestyle: Riga Claims Top Honors
The women’s freestyle competition saw a different outcome, with Rīgas Sporta skola “Rīdzene” emerging victorious in the team standings. Daugavpils Sporta Skola earned a commendable second-place finish, followed by Krāslavas novada sporta skola (Krāslava District Sports School) in third.
Individual Stars Shine
Several individual wrestlers distinguished themselves during the championships. Ričards Tensbergs was recognized as the top performer in freestyle wrestling, while Karolina Karpenko earned the honor in women’s freestyle. Kristers Freimanis was named the best Greco-Roman wrestler of the tournament.
The Latvian Sporta cīņas federācija (Latvian Wrestling Federation) expressed its gratitude to the Daugavpils City Education, Youth and Sports Department, Daugavpils Sporta skola, and the Ministry of Education and Science for their support in organizing the event. The championships aim to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among young people, identify the strongest Latvian wrestlers, and build a potential national team for the European Championships U15 later this year.
The event wasn’t just about competition; it was a showcase of dedication and skill. For many of these young athletes, the U15 championships represent a crucial stepping stone in their wrestling careers, offering valuable experience and the opportunity to compete against the best in Latvia. The atmosphere at the Daugavpils Olympic Center was reportedly electric, with enthusiastic support from families and fans.
Detailed results from the championships are available here.
Information prepared by
Daugavpils City Municipality
Public Relations Department
Looking ahead, the Latvian Sporta cīņas federācija will undoubtedly be evaluating the performances from the U15 championships as they begin to select athletes for the European Championships. The success of Daugavpils Sporta Skola suggests a strong future for wrestling in the region, and the dedication of these young athletes is a testament to the growing popularity of the sport in Latvia.
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