The Youth Sports Festival “Try It and Find Your Sport!” Is Just One Week Away!

On 11 October 2025, from 12:00 to 19:00, the youth sports festival "Try It and Find Your Sport!" will take place at the Tukums Sports Hall. It is organised by the movement promotion initiative “Be Active” in cooperation with Tukums Sports School and with the support of Tukums Municipality.

The aim of the festival is to encourage young people to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle by offering them the opportunity to discover different sports and find the physical activities best suited to them. The event will have a positive and inspiring atmosphere, where young people can find motivation to lead an active lifestyle and understand the importance of sport in everyday life.

More than 500 young people aged up to 16 will have the opportunity to participate in the event. Each participant will be able to try different sports, watch demonstrations, meet well-known athletes and find the physical activity best suited to them. In addition to the sporting activities, there will also be concerts featuring performances by well-known young Latvian musicians and artists, creating a festive atmosphere for all participants.

Athletes, sports clubs and companies wishing to participate in the event, representing their sport or providing financial support, are invited to contact the organisers. This is an excellent opportunity not only to promote your sport, but also to gain valuable experience by working with young people!

Event programme:

●        Discovering and practically trying different sports together with professional athletes.

●        Meetings with well-known Latvian athletes and musicians.

●        A concert featuring popular artists.

●        The opportunity to find your sport, new friends and motivation to exercise.

Come and meet the best athletes and musicians all in one place:

Athletes:

●        Jēkabs Rēdlihs – former Latvian national ice hockey team player and ice hockey coach.

●        Mārcis Ošs – professional footballer who has represented the Latvia national football team.

●        Jānis Blūms – former Latvian national basketball team player and chairman of the “VEF Rīga” council.

●        Fricis Štrauss – Baltic Skater of the Year 2019.

●        Jānis Ozols – former Latvian national bobsleigh team bobsledder. He has competed in three Olympic Games.

●        Mārtiņš Immermanis – one of the leading drift drivers in the Baltics.

●        Jānis Leitis – former Latvian track and field athlete and Olympic participant.

●        Toms Benjavs – professional volleyball player in the Baltic Men’s League.

●        Artis Raitums – floorball player and head coach of Latvia’s men’s U19 national team.

●        Dancers from the “Demo” dance studio.

●        Other sports will also be represented, including football, disc golf, CrossFit, BMX and combat sports (karate and boxing).

Musicians and performers:

●        Ods – one of the most prominent rappers of the new generation.

●        VIŅA, also known as Zelma Jēgere – rapper and singer.

●        Ūga – Latgalian rapper.

●        rapper Yammy.

●        the group LocalYaki.

●        Mārtiņš Pre'set – producer and beatmaker.

●        DJ Trakais, who will ensure a great atmosphere throughout the event.

The event will be hosted by:

●        AFK and March – hosts of the 2025 Ghetto Games freestyle rap battle.

Practical information:

 Participation in the event is free of charge, but advance registration is required. (Registered participants will have priority and the opportunity to take part in competitions and prize draws.) Register here:

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