For the first time Athletes’ Forum was organized in the office premises of the Latvian Olympic Committee (LOK). Therefore, in a cozy and friendly atmosphere, the lecturers mentioned above shared their experiences and professional stories in order to educate athletes on four current topics. Jānis Kaupe, LOV’s sports doctor, who works with athletes on a daily basis, shared stories about the profile of athletes, in which he highlighted the crucial importance of small things – corset muscle training, warm-up, quality of sleep and regularity of training. Toms Prāmnieks, sports journalist and commentator, shared information about the nature of the media, the importance of interviews and communications in the sports industry. Žanis Peiners, a former basketball player and currently an entrepreneur working in the field of finance, shared his experience and beliefs during his sports career and the newly acquired experience in successfully managing his finances and making investments. LOV sports psychologist Lāsma Lapiņa shared information about challenges and solutions in elite-level sports from the emotional, behavioral and psychological aspects.
Athletes’ Forum 2024 in the first part, participants could spend a day Buddhas at the venue, enjoying the hospitality of Olympian Paula Pujatas and participating in the arranged meditation practices. The day started with PickAqua water master class, which highlighted the importance of water, its composition and effects on the body, especially during physical exertion. Everyone had a chance to taste the special Buddas bowlfollowed by a cacao ceremony and an unforgettable sound therapy session. For a pleasant relaxation, you could look for answers in the tarot cards and treat yourself to a vegan tart at the end. The event was also an opportunity to get acquainted Rudy’s Kombucha drinks and a gift of quality water from PickAqua.
An element of both events was the opportunity to have different experiences, gain new knowledge, meet old friends and get to know new athletes, share experiences and listen to others’ stories.
Live broadcast of lectures – Latvian Olympic Committee YouTube account.
Source: www.diena.lv
