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Norwegian Olympic bronze medalist Oskar Opstad Vike was hospitalized after a dramatic fall during the Under-23 sprint World Championship final in Lillehammer, where he was leading.

Latvian athlete Rihards Lozbers claimed a silver medal in the 7.5-kilometer sprint at the World Youth Biathlon Championship in Germany.

Latvian biathlete Lozbers won a world championship gold in the individual event and triumphed in the mixed relay.

Latvia's mixed relay team won the gold medal at the World Youth and Junior Biathlon Championships in Germany.

Estonian junior and youth teams finished 12th in the mixed relay at the World Biathlon Championships in Calgary.

Edgars Buncis, the sports director of the Latvian Ice Hockey Federation, discusses the potential benefits of hosting the 2030 Men's Hockey World Championship, including financial support for future hockey development.

Latvian athlete Rihards Lozbers won a gold medal in the individual 12.5 km event at the World Youth Biathlon Championships held in Germany.

Sixteen-year-old Lozbers claimed gold in the under 19 category at the World Youth Biathlon Championship, showcasing exceptional skiing speed despite some shooting mistakes.

Lithuanian MMA fighters achieved several accolades at the European championships held in Serbia, with notable performances from youth and adult categories.

The robotics championship in Valmiera highlights the popularity of drone disciplines among participants, emphasizing the practical skills gained through robotics.

A youth taekwondo team was selected during the 2026 Youth Selection Event in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to prepare for the upcoming Youth World Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

In the South Kurzeme region of Latvia, an ice fishing championship took place, highlighting not only the skills required but also the role of luck in the pursuit of fish.

Latvian shooters Anete Tukiša and Alise Dvarišķe secured second places in their categories at the European Youth Shooting Championship.

The Lithuanian youth teams are set to participate in seven championships this summer, including the U17 World Cup in Turkey and the U20 European Championship in Slovenia.

German handball player Juri Knorr emphasizes that sports hold greater significance beyond titles, focusing on engaging with youth despite the popularity of handball during the European Championship.

Jordi Ribera, the national team coach, discusses the challenges ahead in the European Championship and expresses confidence in his team of both young talents and experienced players.

The German national goalkeeper Andreas Wolff is humorously portrayed as a duck alongside other athletes like basketball players Franz and Moritz Wagner in a special comic edition aimed at promoting handball ahead of major sporting events.

Former Slovak goalie Ján Lašák expressed his envy toward the success of the Czech junior hockey team, which has won its fourth medal in a row at the World Championship, while noting the long wait for Slovakia for a medal in the same category since 2012.

After winning the Croatian championship last season, Rijeka continues to be a model club in the Balkans, emphasizing a philosophy of scouting, youth development, and sustainability through their sports director Antonini Čulina.

Luca Villa, son of the legendary Asturian footballer, showcases his talent as a key player for Atlético's U12 team that recently won the LaLiga Futures championship.