Riga, Latvia – Residents of Riga will once again have access to free, professionally-led sports training sessions in 21 neighborhoods throughout the city this summer. The Riga City Council announced the program, which runs from May 5th through August 31st, 2026, as part of an ongoing effort to promote active lifestyles and public health. The … Read more
Latvian Rider Garijs Rožkalns Abandons Le Mans 24-Hour Race Due to Mechanical Failure Latvia’s leading motorcycle racer Garijs Rožkalns was forced to retire prematurely from the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race due to an engine failure, ending his bid to become the first Latvian to finish the prestigious French classic. The 32-year-old Rožkalns, who … Read more
Latvian Basketball Player Vītols Suspended for Racist Remarks Rūjiena, Latvia – Mārcis Vītols, a guard for Valmiera Glass/ViA, has been suspended for one game and his club fined €500 following a racially charged incident during a recent Latvijas-Igaunijas Basketbola līga (LIBL) game against Tartu Universitāte/Maks & Moorits. The incident, which occurred on March 8, 2026, … Read more
Kontiolahti, Finland – Latvian biathlete Andrejs Rastorgujevs secured an eighth-place finish in the mass start event at the Biathlon World Cup in Kontiolahti, Finland, on Wednesday. Despite a costly error in the final shooting stage, Rastorgujevs demonstrated strong skiing and precision throughout much of the race, finishing just over three minutes behind the winner. The … Read more
Latvian Biathletes Volfa and Bleidele Secure Silver and Bronze at World Junior Championships Arber, Germany – Estere Volfa and Elza Bleidele delivered a stunning performance for Latvia at the 2026 World Junior Biathlon Championships, securing silver and bronze medals respectively in the women’s junior mass start event on Friday. The Latvian duo’s success adds to … Read more