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On 19 June, President Edgars Rinkēvičs attended the 10th Latvian Youth Olympiad in Valmiera.“Only a few will pursue professional sports, but an active and healthy lifestyle is essential for every one of us. Sport teaches us to enjoy physical activity from an early age, and this habit helps to maintain energy and good health throughout life.This time, I would like to extend my special best wishes to the boys’ 3x3 basketball teams, as the winners in Valmiera will earn the opportunity to compete…
On 19 June, President Edgars Rinkēvičs attended the 10th Latvian Youth Olympiad in Valmiera.“Only a few will pursue professional sports, but an active and healthy lifestyle is essential for every one of us. Sport teaches us to enjoy physical activity from an early age, and this habit helps to maintain energy and good health throughout life.This time, I would like to extend my special best wishes to the boys’ 3x3 basketball teams, as the winners in Valmiera will earn the opportunity to compete at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. Given Latvia’s golden tradition in this sport, this is not merely a trip to gain experience – it is a genuine opportunity to make a powerful mark for Latvia on the world sporting stage,” the President said in his…

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Date 19 June, 2026
Time9.45

President Edgars Rinkēvičs attends the 10th Latvian Youth Olympiad

Media opportunities: Media representatives wishing to cover the Olympiad must complete the accreditation form prepared by the Latvian…
Date 19 June, 2026
Time13.30

President Edgars Rinkēvičs attends the National Defence Academy Newly Commissioned Officers graduation ceremony

Media opportunities: Interviews with graduates after the ceremony, at approximately 15.20. Media representatives are kindly requested…
Date 25 June, 2026
Time9.45

President Edgars Rinkēvičs visits the Headquarters of the National Guard’s 1st Riga Brigade

Media opportunities: photo/video. Please register your interest by 12:00 p.m. on June 22 by contacting the Media Centre of the…