This will be the twelfth year that the competition will be held in Latvia. The program includes swimming in Lake Ķīšezer, a cycling section along Mežapark's paths and a run with a finish at the Song Festival stage - one of the largest open-air stages in Europe, which can accommodate up to 100,000 people. Right there at The award ceremony will take place at 13.00. The start for junior girls is scheduled at 9.00, but for junior boys - at 11.00 a.m. You can get to the venue by tram 11 or bus 9. The starting area will be located at the beach of Kīšezer.
"The competition in Mežapark will be a real celebration for athletes, residents of Riga and guests of the city. We are proud that Riga is becoming the stage for the international starts of the new generation of triathletes," emphasizes Aigars Strauss, president of the Latvian Triathlon Federation.
This year, more than 90 athletes from 17 countries will participate in the tournament - this is a record in the entire history of the European Junior Cup, which confirms the growing interest of young people in triathlon. For example, eight participants will start from Sweden alone - one of the largest teams outside of Latvia.
The director of this year's competition is the well-known athlete and civil aviation pilot Artjoms Soloduha. The new organizing team brings a new breath to the Riga triathlon, continuing to strengthen its long-established reputation in the European sports arena.
"This tournament is not just a start in sports. It is the basis for future Olympic victories. We want to discover the most talented young people and integrate them into the national team," says competition director Artjoms Soloduha. "It is also a great opportunity to inspire young people for an active lifestyle."
Riga triathlon often becomes a stepping stone for future sports stars. For example, the German Henry Graf, who won in Riga in 2020, is currently a world elite athlete and a potential participant of the 2028 Olympic Games.
The competition will be the central event of the summer in the calendar of the Latvian Triathlon Federation, one of the most progressive sports organizations in Europe. Spectators will have access to comfortable viewing areas with good visibility from start to finish. Anyone interested will be able to attend the competition, admission is free. It should be noted that the cycling stage will take place on a high-speed track, so spectators are invited to observe safety rules and follow the instructions of the organizers.