Feb 11 • 05:14 UTC 🇱🇻 Latvia TVNET

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.

On February 11, Latvian athletes will participate in multiple sports at the Milan and Cortina Olympic Games, with events scheduled for alpine skiing, biathlon, and luge. The day will begin with the super-G event in which wrestler Elvis Opmanis will aim for a strong finish, following his 32nd place in the downhill event. Later, four Latvian biathletes, including Baiba Bendika, Estere Volfa, Sanita Buliņa, and Annija Keita Sabule, will compete in individual distances in Anterselva.

In the evening, the luge competitions will take place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where Latvia will be represented by female team Marta Robežniece and Kitija Bogdanova, along with male teams Mārtiņš Bots/Roberts Plūme and Eduards Ševics-Mikeļševics/Lūkass Krasts. This will be particularly significant for these athletes as they strive for medals in a high-stakes Olympic environment. The first runs for both women's and men's doubles in luge will commence in the evening, further adding to the excitement of the day.

As the Olympics progress, all eyes will be on Latvia's representation in these sports, especially in luge where the double teams could potentially secure medals. The events highlight not only athletic talent but also the intense preparation and dedication that these athletes have committed to reaching the Olympic stage, underscoring the importance of national pride in international sports competitions.

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