Feb 9 • 14:00 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

At the ceremonial Kaunas sports awards, the best city athletes were honored

The Kaunas sports awards ceremony celebrated the city's top athletes, with special recognition given to the football club Kauno Žalgiris for their historic achievements.

The ceremony marking the Kaunas sports awards took place at the Valdas Adamkus Sports Hall, a venue praised for its role in promoting sports culture in the city. During the event, Deputy Mayor Mantas Jurgutis emphasized the commitment to improving sports infrastructure, ensuring that future facilities cater to the needs of the athletes, thereby fostering a strong sports culture for the upcoming generations.

Among the highlights of the event was the recognition of sporting excellence across nine categories, with the community participating in selecting the laureates alongside a specially formed committee. The football club Kauno Žalgiris received the award for 'Men's Team of the Year,' celebrating their remarkable season in which they claimed the Lithuanian A League champion title for the first time in 18 years.

The positive response to football in Kaunas was evident, as Jurgutis noted an increasing number of supporters returning to the stadium. This growing interest in sports is indicative of the city’s enhanced facilities and the aspiration to continue achieving significant victories in the future. The ceremony not only recognized past achievements but also aimed to inspire ongoing participation and enthusiasm in local sports.

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