Aparjods and Bērziņš finish in the top seven at the World Cup stage
Latvian athletes Kristers Aparjods and Gints Bērziņš secured sixth and seventh places respectively in the eighth stage of the luge World Cup in St. Moritz, while compatriot Kaspars Rinks finished 14th.
Latvian Luge Athletes Experience a Wide Range of Emotions at Junior World Cup Event in Sigulda
Latvian luge athlete Margita Sirsniņa had a disappointing second run in the Junior World Cup in Sigulda after a dominant first run, resulting in a fifth-place finish.
Medal winner in short track Krūzbergs does not regret taking risks, even with serious injuries: One must take risks at the Olympics
Latvian short track speed skater Roberta Krūzbergs reflects on the risks athletes must take during the Olympic Games, even with potential injuries, while preparing for medical evaluations that might signal the end of his season.
Bobsleigh four-man team: Many praised our sled design as the most beautiful at the Olympic Games
Latvian bobsleigh athletes received positive feedback about their sled design during the Olympic Games, highlighting its aesthetic appeal and unique features.
Officially revealed precise figures of how much Latvian athletes receive from the state
The article discusses the financial support that Latvian athletes, especially those competing in the Olympics, receive from the government.
LIVE: Olympic medalist Krūzbergs returns to Riga, along with bobsledders and biathletes
Latvian short track speed skater Roberts Krūzbergs, bronze medalist from the Milan-Cortina Olympics, returns to Riga today, along with other athletes and delegation representatives.
Bobsleigh Without Climate Limits: Olympic Role for Athletes, Scientists, and Fans in Cortina
Latvian bobsled pilot Jēkabs Kalenda receives praise from teammates and medical staff after achieving two top 10 finishes at the Olympic Games in Cortina.
Latvian Paralympic Committee and its athletes will not participate in the Milan-Cortina Games opening ceremony
In solidarity with Ukraine, the Latvian Paralympic Committee has decided to boycott the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics in response to the decision allowing athletes from ten aggressor nations to compete.
Latvian Paralympians will not participate in the Winter Games opening ceremony
Latvia's Paralympic Committee announced that its athletes will not be present at the Winter Paralympic Games opening ceremony in Milan-Cortina due to the participation of representatives from aggressor countries.
INCREASED BOT ACTIVITY OBSERVED IN LATVIAN ATHLETES' SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS DURING PROTEST IN AUSTRIA
The article reports on the protests by Latvian and Ukrainian skeleton athletes in Austria against the participation of Russian athletes in international competitions, highlighting the tensions and responses from sports officials.
FOLLOW UP ⟩ The Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics are concluded
The closing ceremony of the 2026 Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics is held at the ancient Roman amphitheater in Verona, featuring Latvian athletes carrying the national flag.
On the last day of the Olympic Games, Latvian athletes compete in bobsleigh and cross-country skiing
Latvian athletes Jēkabs Kalenda and Patrīcija Eiduka are set to compete in bobsleigh and cross-country skiing events on the final day of the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
After the admission of aggressors to the Paralympic Games, the path is blocked for Latvian athlete Oliņš
Latvian athlete Oliņš is denied a spot in the upcoming Paralympic Games as quotas are given to athletes from Russia and Belarus instead.
The leaders of the biathlon team are happy about belonging to the elite and beautiful Olympic memories
Latvian biathletes achieved notable placements in a mass start competition, emphasizing the significance of participating among the world's best athletes.
The Olympic Games slide into a snow-covered finish line, closing accounts too soon
The article discusses the performance of Latvian athletes at the Olympics and critiques the International Olympic Committee's decisions.
LSM will not broadcast the Paralympic Games competitions with representatives from Russia and Belarus
Latvian Public Media (LSM) has decided not to broadcast the Paralympic Games events involving athletes from Russia and Belarus due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
"I haven't eaten warm food for two weeks" - Elīna Ieva and Mārtiņš Boti about their diet in Milan and Cortina
Latvian athletes Elīna Ieva Bota and Mārtiņš Bota discuss their experiences and challenges regarding food and nutrition during the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Rinkēvičs: It is unacceptable for Latvia that athletes participate in the Paralympics under the flags of aggressor states
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs stated that athletes from Russia and Belarus should not compete in the Paralympics under their national flags due to the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine.
From leadership position to fighting to stay on track - Latvian biathletes reach the finish line in the relay
Latvian biathletes faced challenges in a recent relay, ultimately finishing after showcasing both skill and setbacks during the competition.
Latvian flag bearers at the Paralympic Games will be wheelchair curlers Rožkova and Lasmans
Latvian athletes Rožkova and Lasmans will carry the national flag at the upcoming Winter Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina, marking significant achievements in their careers.
FOLLOW UP: Olympic Games Day: The Latvian alpine skiers, biathletes, and cross-country skiers start
Latvia's athletes are competing in women's alpine skiing slalom, women's biathlon relay, and cross-country skiing team sprints at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games today.
Quota allocated to para-athletes from aggressor states; downhill skier Oliņš will not participate in the Paralympic Games
Latvian downhill skier Mārtiņš Oliņš has announced he will not compete in the Paralympic Games following the allocation of quotas to para-athletes from Russia and Belarus.
Special invitations granted to athletes from aggressor countries for the Paralympics; changes in the Latvian team composition
The International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow athletes from aggressor countries to compete with special invitations has led to a reduction in the number of Latvian participants at the upcoming Paralympics.
LIVE: The Latvian men's biathlon quartet finishes the Olympic Games with the relay
The Latvian men's biathlon team concludes their participation in the Olympic Games with a relay race featuring four athletes over a distance of 4x7.5 km.
The Disqualification of Olympic Athlete Heraskevičs Raises Questions About Athletes' Rights to Express Themselves
The disqualification of Latvian Olympic athlete Heraskevičs has reignited discussions about the rights of athletes to protest and express their political opinions in light of historical contexts.
Latvian hockey players in the playoffs, bobsledders compete for Olympic medals, biathletes start in the relay
Latvian athletes are participating in crucial Olympic events, including a playoff match for the men's hockey team, as well as relay competitions in biathlon and bobsled.
FOLLOW ALONG ⟩ On the first day of the last week of the Olympic Games, Latvian bobsledders and Reinis Bērziņš will start
Latvian athletes are set to compete in bobsleigh and short track skating on the first day of the final week of the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina.
Technically uncompromising and rich in cunning nuances. Monday’s Olympic events
The article discusses the schedule and highlights of the Olympic events taking place on Monday, with a focus on various sports and Latvian athletes.
Andžāne and Indriksons express support for Heraskevičs. Dukurs' pupils triumph in the relay
Latvian athletes Marta Andžāne and Emīls Indriksons finished 13th in the Olympic skeleton relay, showing support for disqualified athlete Vladislavs Heraskevičs.
LIVE: Leaders of the Latvian biathlon team start in good positions for the Olympic pursuit
Latvian biathletes Bendika and Volfa are set to start the Olympic pursuit race in strong positions based on their recent sprint results.
LIVE: Biathlon. Men's pursuit, three Latvians are starting
The biathlon competitions at the Milan-Cortina Olympics continue with the men's pursuit event featuring three Latvian athletes.
Confusion and anger — Olympic viewers condemn the disqualification of Ukrainian skeletonist
Latvian Olympian Dainis Dukurs expresses outrage over the disqualification of a Ukrainian skeletonist for wearing a helmet honoring fallen friends in the war, signaling a broader discontent regarding the treatment of athletes from conflict zones.
FOLLOW UP ⟩ Latvian hockey players second game, high results expected in biathlon and short track
The article provides a schedule of key sporting events for Latvian athletes at the Winter Olympics, highlighting the men's hockey team's second game and expected performances in biathlon and short track.
Rastorgujevs breaks into the TOP30 in Olympic sprint biathlon, and three Latvians qualify for pursuit
Latvian biathlete Rastorgujevs secured a place in the TOP30 of the Olympic sprint biathlon while three Latvian athletes qualified for the pursuit race.
FOLLOW ALONG ⟩ Latvian Olympians compete in cross-country skiing, biathlon, figure skating, and skeleton
Latvian Olympians are competing today in cross-country skiing, biathlon, figure skating, and skeleton at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games.
Latvian luge athletes bid farewell to the Olympic Cortina with a fourth place in the relay
The Latvian relay team finished fourth in the Olympic luge competitions after an eventful relay race.
Latvian top officials criticize IOC's decision to disqualify Ukrainian skeleton athlete
Latvian officials, including Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and President Edgars Rinkēvičs, have criticized the International Olympic Committee's decision to disqualify Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevič for honoring fallen athletes from the war in Ukraine.
FOLLOW UP ⟩ Olympic Games Day: Latvians competing in skeleton, cross-country skiing, luge, short track speed skating, and the hockey team also begins
Latvian athletes are competing in several sports at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games, including skeleton, cross-country skiing, luge, and short track speed skating, while the men's hockey team kicks off their tournament.
News in Simple Language on February 11
Latvian athletes had notable performances at the Olympics, with various placements in luge and biathlon events.
Šteinbergs publicly calls on the IOC not to disqualify Ukrainian athletes
Ivo Šteinbergs, the coach of the Latvian skeleton team, has publicly urged the International Olympic Committee to allow Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevičs to compete despite a ban on his political helmet message.
FOLLOW UP ⟩ Latvian Olympic athletes compete in alpine skiing, biathlon, and luge
Latvian athletes are scheduled to participate in alpine skiing, biathlon, and luge events at the Milan and Cortina Olympics on February 11.
Will Latvia get another medal? Double sleds will compete in the Olympic Games
Latvian athletes will compete in various events at the Milan and Cortina Olympic Games on February 11, including luge, biathlon, and alpine skiing.
TESTS: Can you recognize 15 Latvian Olympians?
The article invites readers to identify at least 10 out of 15 Latvian Olympians participating in the 25th Winter Olympics in Italy.
Ukraine's skeleton athlete Heraskevičs: Thank you to the Latvian people for their support
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislavs Heraskevičs will compete in the Olympics with a black armband after being prohibited from using a helmet featuring images of Ukrainian athletes killed in the Russian aggression.
Vīgants, Kaparkalējs, and Saulītis Fail to Qualify for the Next Round of Sprint Classic
Latvian athletes Vīgants, Kaparkalējs, and Saulītis did not qualify for the elimination rounds in the Olympic sprint classic event.
LIVE: Latvian short track athletes are competing in the Olympic Games 1000-meter qualification
Latvian short track speed skaters Reinis Bērziņš and Roberts Krūzbergs are set to compete in the 1000 meter qualification races at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games.
Follow Along: A Day Filled with Latvian Athletes' Performances at the Olympic Games
Latvian athletes are set to compete in various events at the Milan and Cortina Olympic Games today, including cross-country skiing, short track, biathlon, figure skating, and luge.
PHOTO: Rinkēvičs visits the Olympic Village in Cortina
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs visited the Olympic Village in Cortina to meet Latvian athletes and attend various competitions.
Latvian cross-country skiers do not qualify in sprint at the Olympic Games
Latvian athletes Kitija Auziņa, Samanta Krampe, and Linda Kaparkalēja failed to advance past the qualifying rounds in the women's sprint at the Olympic Games.
FOLLOW UP ⟩ Bota and Aparjode compete in the Olympic Games. Latvian hockey players have a training match
Latvian luge athletes Elīna Ieva Bota and Kendija Aparjode are competing in the Milan and Cortina Olympic Games, while the national hockey team is participating in a training match against Switzerland.