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Latvian teams will refuse to play Russian teams at all levels of football
Latvian teams will refuse to play Russian teams at all levels of football
The Latvian Football Federation (LFF) came out with a crystal-clear statement September 27 distancing itself from current efforts by the sport's European governing body, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), to move towards rehabilitating teams and players from aggressor state Russia.
Latvian state to pay cash bonuses to basketball team
Latvian state to pay cash bonuses to basketball team
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, the government supported proposals put forward by the Ministry of Education and Science to award cash prizes to the Latvian Basketball Association for the Latvian team's outstanding achievement finishing fifth in the FIBA 2023 Basketball World Cup.
Latvian basketball stars in action once more against Italy
Latvian basketball stars in action once more against Italy
Just one day after the disappointent of a nail-biting defeat to Germany in the FIBA basketball World Cup in Manila, the Latvian team faces the difficult task of picking itself up and playing against another strong team in the shape of Italy.
Three reasons to be proud of Latvia's basketball team
Three reasons to be proud of Latvia's basketball team
The achievement of the Latvian men's national basketball team at its first ever FIBA World Cup can be evaluated as a success not only on the domestic scale, but in the entire basketball world. The performance of the national team allows Latvia to be proud of its team based on several surprising different facts.
Latvia prepares for Wednesday basketball clash with Germany
Latvia prepares for Wednesday basketball clash with Germany
The Latvian national basketball team, plus backroom staff and an army of travelling fans, are bidding a fond farewell to Indonesia and moving to the Philippines ahead of Wednesday's clash with Germany in the quarter-finals of the FIBA World Cup, reports Latvian Television (LTV).
Ostapenko serves up another ace for Latvian sport
Ostapenko serves up another ace for Latvian sport
Tennis player Aļona Ostapenko became the latest sports star to contribute to an amazing year in Latvian sports with a stunning victory at the U.S. Open on Sunday that takes her into the quarter-finals of the tournament. 
Convincing win for Latvia in second basketball World Cup warm-up
Convincing win for Latvia in second basketball World Cup warm-up
In preparation for the final tournament of the World Cup, which will be held from August 25 to September 10 in Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines, the Latvian men's basketball team played a warm-up match against Georgia on Saturday August 5, emerging with a convincing victory 82:57.
Coach Vītoliņš to keep heading Latvian hockey team
Coach Vītoliņš to keep heading Latvian hockey team
Harijs Vītoliņš has extended his agreement with the Latvian Hockey Federation (LHF) regarding further work with the Latvian national team. The agreement with Vitolins was signed for two years, according to a statement from the federation.
Six Latvian sporting highlights for August
Six Latvian sporting highlights for August
Sport is currently riding high in Latvia, and with summer in full swing there are plenty more sporting activities to get involved with, whether as a participant or spectator. The LSM sports department has drawn up a list of half a dozen highlights.
Latvian pair become Baltic beach volleyball champions
Latvian pair become Baltic beach volleyball champions
On Sunday July 30, the Baltic championship in beach volleyball ended on Liepāja's beach, where Latvia's Mārtiņš Pļaviņš and Edgar Točs were crowned champions in the men's competition after defeating Estonia's Dmitry Korotkov and Urmas Pikk.
Number employed in sports is falling in Latvia
Number employed in sports is falling in Latvia
The number of people employed in the field of sport and related activities in Latvia is slightly under the European Union average for the sector, according to fresh Eurostat data.

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