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.
On February 17, Latvian athletes return home from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, including the luge team and skeleton racers, with Elīna Ieva Bota being the standout silver medalist. A special welcoming ceremony is organized for the athletes at Riga Airport, followed by a celebratory event in Sigulda, Bota's hometown, where she will be formally honored. Upon arriving at the airport, Bota expressed her happiness to be back in Latvia, sharing her excitement about the special atmosphere and the anticipation for the event in Sigulda. She reflected on her achievement and her desire to return home after a long competition period, indicating the emotional significance of the homecoming for both herself and her supporters.
