https://eng.lsm.lv/ eng.lsm.lv en https://eng.lsm.lv//assets/logo/lsm_hi.png https://eng.lsm.lv/ https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/16.07.2026-liepaja-advances-in-uefa-conference-league-qualification.a655267/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:04:04 GMT 655267 The football players of FK Liepāja won their second leg of the UEFA Conference League qualifying round first leg in Montenegro on Wednesday night and as a result secured a place in the second round of competition. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/14.07.2026-latvia-joins-call-for-eu-to-cut-funding-to-international-olympic-committee.a655001/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:34:28 GMT 655001 Latvia is one of at least eight European countries that will address the European Commission with a proposal to withdraw European Union (EU) funding for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as a result of its attempts to rehabilite aggressor states Russia and Belarus in international competition. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/10.07.2026-ostapenko-wins-first-wimbledon-mixed-doubles-title.a654597/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:43:12 GMT 654597 Latvian tennis star Aļona Ostapenko, paired with Salvadoran Marcelo Arevalo, won the mixed doubles final at the Wimbledon Championships on Thursday. It is the former French Open champion's first grand slam title on grass. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/07.07.2026-latvias-basketball-world-cup-hopes-live-on.a654126/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:39:00 GMT 654126 The Latvian men's national basketball team defeated Austria 112:66 in Rīga on Monday and secured their place in the second round of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/06.07.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-austria-world-cup-basketball.a653713/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT 653713 Following a crucial win against the Netherlands (72:69) on Friday, Latvia's hopes of a place in the 2027 basketball world cup in Qatar remain alive. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/03.07.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-the-netherlands-world-cup-basketball.a653209/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT 653209 The Latvian men's basketball team has two very important games ahead of them in the World Cup qualifying competition – they will face the Netherlands on Friday, and will host the Austrians on Monday. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/03.07.2026-aluksne-hosts-european-speedboat-championship.a653725/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:50:07 GMT 653725 If you happen to own a speedboat, you'll probably know already, while if you don't, you probably won't, but the European Speedboat Championship will take place on Lake Alūksne in north-eastern Latvia this weekend. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/02.07.2026-its-a-bad-week-to-be-a-carp-in-jekabpils.a653557/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:36:20 GMT 653557 For the second time, the world carp fishing championship is being held in Jēkabpils region, reports Latvian Television. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/20.06.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-switzerland-mens-international-volleyball.a651831/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:24:01 GMT 651831 More exciting action as Latvia and Switzerland meet in an international volleyball clash. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/20.06.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-greece-womens-international-volleyball.a651827/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:22:48 GMT 651827 Watch live as Latvia takes on Greece in women's international volleyball. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/20.06.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-norway-mens-international-volleyball.a651535/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:23:00 GMT 651535 Watch LTV's live coverage as the national volleyball teams of Latvia and Norway battle it out. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/20.06.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-estonia-womens-international-volleyball.a651534/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:22:00 GMT 651534 Watch LTV's live coverage of the Baltic battle as the women's national volleyball teams of Latvia and Estonia battle it out. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/15.06.2026-watch-again-slovenia-versus-latvia-womens-international-volleyball.a651470/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:03:27 GMT 651470 The Latvian women's national volleyball team played their European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) European League match against Slovenia on June 14th in Ljubljana. You can watch the whole match right here. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/15.06.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-portugal-mens-international-volleyball.a651469/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:26 GMT 651469 The Latvian men's national volleyball team continued its busy schedule in the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) European League on June 14th, concluding the weekend with a match against Portugal, which you can watch right here. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/13.06.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-montenegro-mens-international-volleyball.a651137/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 651137 Latvia takes on Montenegro on Saturday night in international European League competition. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/13.06.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-iceland-womens-international-volleyball.a651133/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:50:00 GMT 651133 Latvia takes on Iceland on June 12th in a European League international volleyball match. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/09.06.2026-latvian-football-team-wrecked-on-the-shores-of-the-faroe-islands.a650848/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:43:00 GMT 650848 Latvia finished rank last in this year's Baltic Cup football tournament on June 9th following a second defeat. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/09.06.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-faroe-islands-baltic-cup-international-football.a650546/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT 650546 Latvia sadly did not make the final of this year's Baltic Cup football tournament, but nevertheless, LTV is providing live coverage of the tournament's conclusion. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/08.06.2026-stamp-honours-latvian-para-athletes.a650602/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:03:46 GMT 650602 On June 12, Latvijas Pasts will issue a stamp dedicated to the first medal, a bronze, won by Latvian athletes at the Winter Paralympic Games. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/07.06.2026-latvian-team-wins-3x3-basketball-world-cup.a650494/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:50:00 GMT 650494 Latvia's 3x3 men's basketball team recorded another notable success on June 7th by defeating Germany in the final of the 2026 FIBA World Cup in Warsaw, Poland. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/07.06.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-germany-3x3-basketball-world-cup-final.a650488/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:13:00 GMT 650488 The decisive events of the 3x3 Basketball World Cup take place on Sunday, when teams in both the men's and women's competitions will share medals. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/07.06.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-israel-womens-volleyball.a650289/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT 650289 In preparation for the European Championship, the Latvian women's national team will host the  Israeli team in the first round of the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) European League in Riga on June 7. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/07.06.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-kosovo-mens-volleyball.a650337/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT 650337 On Sunday, June 7th the Latvian men's volleyball team will face Kosovo in international competition.  https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/06.06.2026-watch-again-lithuania-versus-latvia-baltic-cup-football.a650284/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:40:00 GMT 650284 There's a Baltic football derby taking place on Saturday with Latvia visiting southern neighbours Lithuania in the Baltic Cup tournament. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/05.06.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-romania-mens-volleyball.a650334/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT 650334 The Latvian men's national volleyball team head coach Ugis Krastiņš is set to make his debut at the helm on June 5th when Latvia takes on Romania. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/05.06.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-romania-womens-volleyball.a649739/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT 649739 In preparation for the European Championship, the Latvian women's national team will host the Romanian and Israeli teams in the first round of the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) European League in Riga on June 5 and 7. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/29.05.2026-latvia-finland-to-host-2030-hockey-championship.a649282/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 29 May 2026 09:23:00 GMT 649282 On Friday, the joint bid by Latvia and Finland was approved to host the 2030 Men’s Elite World Ice Hockey Championship. The decision in favour of the sole candidates was made at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Congress. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/28.05.2026-latvia-narrowly-beaten-by-determined-norway.a649229/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 28 May 2026 21:53:00 GMT 649229 Latvia's 2026 IIHF world championship campaign came to an end on the night of May 28th with a narrow loss to a determined Norway team. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/28.05.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-norway-at-ice-hockey-world-championship.a648919/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 28 May 2026 07:36:00 GMT 648919 The approval of a new government is only the second most-important thing of the day in Latvia on Thursday, with the national ice hockey team taking on Norway in the IIHF world championships in Switzerland this evening. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/27.05.2026-latvia-will-face-norway-next-at-ice-hockey-world-championship.a648917/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 27 May 2026 06:56:25 GMT 648917 Having secured a place in the IIHF ice hockey world championship quarter finals, it is now clear that Latvia's opponents will be Norway. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/26.05.2026-eight-is-great-latvia-through-to-knockout-stages-of-ice-hockey-world-championship.a648824/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 26 May 2026 13:39:00 GMT 648824 Latvia's young ice hockey team turned on the style against Hungary on Tuesday to definitively seal a spot in the knockout stages of the IIHF ice hockey world championships in Switzerland. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/26.05.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-hungary-at-ice-hockey-world-championship.a648559/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 26 May 2026 10:25:00 GMT 648559 At the ice hockey World Championship currently taking place in Switzerland, Latvia's hockey players are just one game away from a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/25.05.2026-latvia-just-one-match-away-from-ice-hockey-world-championship-knockout-stages.a648647/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 25 May 2026 13:05:05 GMT 648647 At the ice hockey World Championship currently taking place in Switzerland, Latvia's hockey players are just one game away from a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/25.05.2026-parasports-day-in-valmiera-brings-together-nearly-200-participants.a648624/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 25 May 2026 11:19:24 GMT 648624 Over the weekend, nearly 200 participants from all over Latvia gathered at the Valmiera Olympic Centre for the largest celebration of the Paralympic movement – Parasports Day. People with mobility and visual impairments tried out more than 19 different sports activities, LSM.lv reports on May 25. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/24.05.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-great-britain-world-championship-ice-hockey.a648502/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 24 May 2026 18:20:00 GMT 648502 Following a famous victory over the United States of America on Saturday, Latvia's ice hockey heroes face what should be a more comfortable match against Great Britain on Sunday. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/24.05.2026-latvia-eases-past-great-britain-at-ice-hockey-world-championships.a648524/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 24 May 2026 18:18:00 GMT 648524 The Latvian national ice hockey team convincingly defeated bottom team Great Britain 6:0 in the penultimate game of the group stage games at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday and took another sure step towards the quarterfinals. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/23.05.2026-sarauj-latvia-beats-usa-at-ice-hockey-world-championship.a648451/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 23 May 2026 13:56:00 GMT 648451 Latvia wrote an fantastic new page in its ice hockey history on Saturday, May 23rd with a 4:2 victory over the United States of America (USA). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/23.05.2026-highlights-latvia-versus-usa-world-championship-ice-hockey.a648279/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 23 May 2026 08:06:00 GMT 648279 It's potentially crunch time for Latvia's ice hockey world championship hopes on Saturday with a crucial clash against the United States of America. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/21.05.2026-finland-proves-too-good-for-latvia-at-hockey-world-championship.a648216/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 21 May 2026 17:38:00 GMT 648216 Latvia's chances of claiming an ice hockey World Championship quarter-final berth didn't get any better on Thursday, with the young team suffering a comprehensive 1:7 defeat at the hands of Finland. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/21.05.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-finland-world-championship-ice-hockey.a647926/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 21 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT 647926 Latvia takes on formidable Finland at the IIHF ice hockey World Championship in Switzerland on May 21st.  https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/21.05.2026-latvia-faces-tough-test-against-finland-at-hockey-world-championship.a648122/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 21 May 2026 08:26:09 GMT 648122 The Latvian national ice hockey team will play its fourth game of the world championship on Thursday, and it promises to be a tough one against the Finnish national team. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/19.05.2026-latvia-edged-out-by-austria-at-ice-hockey-world-championship.a647891/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 19 May 2026 18:21:00 GMT 647891 The Latvian national hockey team faced Austria at the ice hockey World Championship on Tuesday afternoon, with both teams looking to increase their chances of reaching the quarterfinals. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/19.05.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-austria-world-championship-ice-hockey.a646042/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 19 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT 646042 Latvia's ice hockey team is in action again on Tuesday afternoon, in the third match of their World Championship campaign. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/19.05.2026-latvian-hockey-team-takes-on-austria-on-tuesday.a647743/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 19 May 2026 07:24:00 GMT 647743 The Latvian national ice hockey team will look to continue their winning ways at the World Championship in Switzerland on Tuesday, when they face Austria, a team ranked slightly lower in the rankings. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/17.05.2026-strong-win-for-latvia-at-hockey-world-championship.a647533/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 17 May 2026 21:42:00 GMT 647533 Latvia's many hockey fans will be walking into work on Monday morning with a spring in their step after their team recorded an important win over Germany on Sunday night. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/17.05.2026-watch-again-latvia-versus-germany-world-championship-ice-hockey.a646041/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT 646041 Following a loss to hosts Switzerland in their first game at the ice hockey world championships on Saturday, Latvia will hope to find some winning form on Sunday with a match against Germany. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/17.05.2026-riga-marathon-a-big-hit-again.a647517/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 17 May 2026 16:04:00 GMT 647517 Tens of thousands of runners took to the streets of the Latvian capital on Sunday to compete in various distances of the Rimi Riga Marathon. For some, the most important thing was the fight with themselves rather than a high placing results, but everyone had the opportunity to enjoy the joy of running a short or long course. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/17.05.2026-latvian-hockey-team-suffers-loss-in-world-championship-first-game.a647464/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 16 May 2026 22:14:00 GMT 647464 The Latvian national hockey team played its first game of the World Championship on Saturday in Zurich against the powerful host team Switzerland, losing 2–4. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/16.05.2026-watch-again-switzerland-versus-latvia-world-championship-ice-hockey.a646040/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT 646040 The big day is finally here for Latvia's many ice hockey fans, with the national team launching its World Championship campaign on Saturday night against host nation Switzerland in Zurich. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/15.05.2026-record-number-of-runners-registered-for-rimi-riga-marathon.a647362/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 15 May 2026 15:11:58 GMT 647362 The Rimi Riga Marathon will bring together more than 45,000 runners from nearly 120 countries on the streets of the capital for the first time this weekend, organisers announced Friday during the event's opening ceremony.