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Mārtiņš Rubenis, a former luge athlete turned coach, reported the theft of several valuable artworks from his family's home in Imanta, including a significant landscape painting by Jānis Jaunsudrabiņš.

The Latvian luge champions were determined last weekend at the Sigulda ice track, as reported by the Latvian Luge Federation.

Junior luge athlete Gruzdulis-Borovojs successfully transitioned to individual competition, culminating in a victory at the Junior World Cup stage in Sigulda.

Emma Triin Seer achieved 17th place in the luge World Cup season finale held in Altenberg, Germany.

Latvian police are investigating a burglary incident involving the family home of luge coach Mārtiņš Rubenis in Riga, with stolen items not yet fully accounted for.

German luge athlete Felix Loch achieved his 57th World Cup victory and secured his eighth overall World Cup title in Altenberg after a season finale that included breaking multiple track records.

Latvian luge team secured a third place in the team relay event at the World Cup finale in Germany.

Latvian luge athletes concluded the World Cup season by securing bronze medals in the team relay event.

Latvian luger Kendija Aparjode secured a bronze medal at the World Cup season finale, finishing closely behind her competitors.

Latvia's men's doubles luge team finished sixth in the last World Cup event of the season, narrowly missing the top five.

The Latvian duo Robežniece and Bogdanova secured a bronze medal in the women's doubles event at the final stage of the World Cup, behind competitors from Austria and Germany.

A quiz tests knowledge about musical instrument played by Iveta Apkalna and trivia from winter sports.

Latvian luger Kristers Aparjods reveals that he met his girlfriend on Tinder two years ago.

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.

Olympic champion Max Langenhan wins in St. Moritz, while veteran Felix Loch secures his lead in the overall World Cup standings.

Gruzdulis-Borovojs secured victory in both runs of the competition, surpassing second-place finisher Leon Hazlerider from Italy by 0.37 seconds.

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.

Bavaria's oldest mayor, Siegfried Luge, reflects on his 30 years in office in Eching am Ammersee as he prepares to step down at the age of 82.

The article reflects on the successful performance of the German luge athletes Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt at the Winter Olympics, celebrating their achievements and joking about their grand entrance during the closing ceremony.

A serious accident occurred during the Olympic luge competition where an Austrian sledder crashed while reaching a speed of 117 km/h, requiring hospitalization.

Drones are extensively used in the Olympic Winter Games, enhancing the visual experience while keeping a safe distance from athletes.

The author reflects on their experiences watching Winter Olympic sports, contrasting their appreciation for figure skating, skiing, and snowboarding with their husband's love for hockey and luge.

The article discusses the challenges faced by Polish luge athletes due to the lack of a national track and the importance of equipment for their success.

Ukrainian luge athlete Vladyslav Heraskevyts, disqualified from the Olympics, is set to receive a donation of approximately €197,000 from billionaire Rinat Akhmetov in recognition of his efforts and sacrifices for Ukraine amidst the war.

Latvian Olympic silver medalist Elīna Ieva Bota reflects on her memorable moment at the Olympics and her place in Latvian sports history.

Elīna Ieva Bota, the Olympic silver medalist in luge from the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, returns to Latvia alongside her team, receiving a special welcome in her hometown of Sigulda.

Latvian luge athlete Bota received a warm welcome in her hometown of Sigulda after returning from the Olympics with a silver medal.

Latvian luge athlete Elīna Ieva Bota returns home from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, where she won a silver medal, with a special reception planned in her hometown of Sigulda.

Latvian luger Elīna Ieva Bota, who won a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, receives a warm welcome upon her return at Riga Airport.

Luge sports in Latvia boasts a history of over a century, with expectations for success in the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Elīna Ieva Bota, a silver medalist in luge from the Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics, is set to return to Latvia along with other members of the Latvian delegation.

Polish athlete Mateusz Sochowicz shares his experiences competing in his third Olympic Games and reflects on the challenges of competing in extreme weather conditions.

Bobsleigh competitions are set to be dominated by Germany, with challenges from the US and Australia in women’s events, while Latvia aims for a top-six finish.

Team USA athlete Sophia Kirkby, after finishing fifth in the doubles luge, is dating a fan she met through social media.

Elīna Ieva Bota, the silver medalist in luge from the 2026 Winter Olympics, is set to return to Latvia on February 17, where she will be welcomed by fans and officials in Sigulda.

Germany's luge athletes continue to excel with a strong performance at the 2026 Olympics in Cortina, making significant contributions to the country's medal tally.

German lugers continue to excel at the Olympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, achieving significant medal success with minimal competition.

Italy's luge team celebrated a bronze medal in the mixed relay event at the Olympics, marking their first podium finish in this category since its introduction in 2014.

Veronica Maria Rabena, a luge athlete from Argentina, is competing in her third Olympics and aims to inspire future female athletes in a sport where she feels the pressure to improve conditions for women.

Italy's luge team secured a disappointing bronze medal at the Milano Cortina Olympics despite high expectations.

The German luge team has won gold at the Winter Olympics, further solidifying their reputation as the most successful athletes in this Olympic discipline.

German lugers secured their fourth consecutive Olympic victory, while the Latvian team narrowly missed out on a bronze medal.

The German luge team, consisting of two individual Olympians and two successful doubles pairs, secured a gold medal in the team relay event at the Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

The General Commander of the Carabinieri, Gen. C.A. Salvatore Luongo, honored Olympic champions Emanuel Rieder and Simon Kainzwaldner during the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Italy secured a bronze medal in the mixed relay luge event at Milan-Cortina 2026, marking the sixteenth medal for the nation in the competition.

The Italian mixed relay team has won a bronze medal in luge.

The German luge team, led by Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt, clinched gold in the team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, solidifying their status as Germany's most successful winter sports athletes.

The Latvian luge team secured fourth place in the relay event at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, just missing the podium by a narrow margin.

Latvia's women's luge doubles team, Marta Robežniece and Kitija Bogdanova, achieved a commendable fourth place at the Olympics, earning praise for their teamwork and progress throughout a challenging season.

Latvia's luge team finished fourth in the Olympic team relay, while the IOC disqualified Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Geraskevich for refusing to remove a helmet honoring fallen Ukrainian athletes.