The Aizkraukle municipality has decided to award cross-country skier Patrīcija Eiduka a monetary prize of €3,000 in recognition of her outstanding performance in the 50 km event at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games, where she finished in 11th place. This financial support will come from the municipality's emergency funds and is aimed at promoting and supporting local sporting successes.

Eiduka's 11th place finish is notable as it marks the best result in Olympic history for Latvian cross-country skiing, demonstrating the athlete's significant achievement in a competitive field. The gold medal in this event was won by Sweden's Ebba Andersson, who completed the race in an impressive time of 2 hours, 16 minutes, and 28.2 seconds. The previous longest Olympic distance for women was 30 km, making this event particularly significant.

In her final lap, Eiduka attempted to catch up with three skiers ahead but ultimately finished 12th after the disqualification of a Russian athlete who had initially placed 11th for using foreign skis during a transition. Despite missing out on the top ten, her performance remains a historic milestone for Latvian sports, and the award from the municipality reflects a commitment to supporting local athletes in their endeavors.