Almost a third of Lithuanian residents support the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to allow individual Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in the Paris Olympics as neutrals, a poll commissioned by the LRT public broadcaster finds.
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Lithuania’s men continue their unbeaten run at this year’s Basketball World Cup. On Sunday, Kazys Maksvytis’ team defeated Team USA 104:110, Lithuania’s first win against the United States since 2004 Athens Olympics.
Конькобежка Саския Алусалу ближе всех их эстонских спортсменов была к медали на прошедщей Олимпиаде в Пхенчхане. В День независимости Эстонии она заняла 4-е место в масс-старте, что является лучшим результатом в истории для эстонских конькобежек.
Lithuania’s Andrej Drukarov and Estonia’s Tormis Laine made their Olympic debut in the men’s giant slalom Pyeongchang while Latvija’s Kristaps Zvejnieks scored a personal best.
23-year-old alpine skier Ieva Januškevičiūtė scored a solid 43rd result in her second Olympic slalom appearance.
Ieva Januškevičiutė finished the women’s GS in 54th position; Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S.A. won her first of what is likely to be several gold medals of the Games.
The new government has been making minor mistakes and has been observed to try and rush things, however it is also perfectly capable of listening to criticism, President Dalia Grybauskaitė told LRT Television in an interview. According to her, the newly elected government has enough strength to adju...
The 13th day at Rio Olympics was a special one for team Lithuania with a fourth medal added to the nation's medal count.
Day 12 was a sad day for the basketball team that suffered their third defeat in a row. This time, the defeat cost means they are out of the tournament without a chance to fight for Olympic medals. The canoers advanced to several finals while in the women’s 800 meters run, the Lithuania runner faile...
The Lithuanian men's basketball team lost the chance to play for Olympic gold after losing to team Australia on Wednesday. To read this article, try a €5.99 monthly subscription by clicking here.
Lithuanian athletes continue their bumpy road to medals in Rio Olympics. The basketball team lost its second game in a row, but advanced to the quarter-finals, as did a Lithuanian cyclist. The country will also be represented in the women’s discus throw finals.
Lithuanian cyclist Simona Krupeckaitė has qualified for the women's sprint quarterfinals at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
The eighth day in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro finished with a mixed feeling. Lithuania won its third medal in weightlifting while the basketball team lost its way against Spain and the Lithuanian discus thrower came last in the finals.
Two medals in rowing events finally put Lithuania on the medal winner's table. In swimming, a new national record has been claimed twice, while in sailing Lithuanian athletes are continuing to fight for a place in the medal race. The basketball team secured its place in the top 16 with a victory ove...
Thursday was a lucky day for Lithuanian athletes who won two Olympic medals in rowing events.
Three Lithuanians took part in competitions on day five in the Rio Olympic Games. Two of them are leaving the games earlier than expected. To read this article, try a €5.99 monthly subscription by clicking here.
Day four at Rio Olympics was a good one for team Lithuania. In basketball, Lithuania secured its second victory in a row, Lithuanian rowers advanced to the finals while the sailors are fighting for the tickets to the medal race. To read this article, try a €5.99 monthly subscription by clicking here...
Lithuania is still out of the medal table at Rio Olympics. Day 3 saw good performances from Lithuanian rowers and sailors, while the swimming star Rūta Meilutytė left the Olympic pool with a lot of emotions but without a medal. To read this article, try a €5.99 monthly subscription by clicking here.
Lithuanian men's basketball team began Rio de Janeiro Olympic games with a victory, but, as often, created a dramatic spectacle. The Lithuanian squad, under the leadership of its head coach Jonas Kazlauskas, defeated the Brazilian team with the result 82:76.