Latvia Names 20-Player Squad for European Championships
Latvia has announced its 20-player roster for the upcoming european championships, featuring a blend of emerging talent and established players. The squad includes athletes born in 2005 and 2006, with portrayal from various clubs both domestically and internationally.
The team’s composition highlights a strong contingent from Latvian clubs such as Riga Zeļi and the University of Latvia. Several players are also gaining valuable experience at collegiate and professional levels abroad, including in the United States (NJCAA) and Portugal.
The coaching staff for the european Championships will be led by Head Coach Ainārs Zvirgzdiņš, supported by coaches Uldis Švēde and Oskars Žurkovs. The physiotherapy team comprises Albert Putan and Victoria Osipenko.
Latvian European Championships Squad:
| Name | Year of Birth | Item | Body Mass (kg) | Club (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juris Filips Vītols | 2005 | 1 | 189 | Rīga Zeļi |
| Edvards Egle | 2005 | 1 | 190 | Latvijas Universitāte |
| Rolands Šulcs | 2006 | 1 | 190 | Rīga Zeļi |
| Francis Neilands | 2005 | 2 | 195 | latvijas Universitāte |
| Jēkabs Niedra | 2006 | 2 | 193 | Mārupe/LU |
| Harijs Edvards Kaupmanis | 2005 | 3 | 200 | latvijas Universitāte |
| Rūdolfs Švitiņš | 2005 | 3 | 202 | Latvijas Universitāte |
| Toms markuss Salnājs | 2005 | 3 | 198 | Eastern Florida St. College (NJCAA, ASV) |
| Edvards Švalbe | 2005 | 5 | 202 | Imortal Luzidas (Portugāle) |
| Francis Nkoy-Ill | 2005 | 5 | 207 | New Mexico Junior College (NJCAA, ASV) |
| Jānis Jinemanis | 2005 | 4 |
