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CSIT 5th World Sports Games Riga 2017: Celebrating the Spirit of Sport in Latvia

Immerse yourself in the vibrant sports culture of Riga at the CSIT 5th World Sports Games in 2017. Discover Latvia's rich geography, national identity, and dynamic nature, all against the backdrop of Riga's historic Art Nouveau architecture. Explore the city's top-notch sport facilities, including Olimpiskais sporta centrs and Arena Riga. Join international championships like athletics, basketball, and volleyball, or try out various sports demonstrations like yoga and mini-golf. From physical activities for seniors to 4-star hotels with over 12,000 beds, Riga offers a welcoming environment for athletes and visitors alike. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a world-class sporting event in the heart of the Baltic region.

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CSIT 5th World Sports Games Riga 2017: Celebrating the Spirit of Sport in Latvia

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  1. CSIT 5th World Sports Games Riga 2017 Latvian sport for All Association, 2016

  2. 5th CSIT World Sport Games in Riga, June 13-18,2017

  3. Latvia – geography

  4. Latvia – nature

  5. Latvia – national identity

  6. Riga – Capital of Latvia Founded in 1201. Biggest city in the region of the Baltic states– 700 000 residents

  7. Historic Center of Riga The Historic Centre of Riga has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the city is particularly notable for its extensive Art Nouveau architecture.

  8. Historic Center of Riga

  9. Historic Center of Riga

  10. Possible ways to reach Riga BY AIRPLANE... BY FERRY... BY BUS...

  11. Riga International Airport Direct flights to 60+ cities in Europe, Middle East and Asia Direct train connections to Moscow, St. Petersburg and Minsk Direct bus connections to 15+ cities in Eastern and Central Europe Direct ferry connections to Scandinavia

  12. FLIGHT MAP

  13. International sport events 13th European Company Sport Games 2001 World ice hockey championship 2006 European championship in modern pentathlon 2007 European basketball championship for juniors 2008 European basketball championship for women 2009 European luge championship 2010 Annual Riga marathon (20 000 athletes) CEV 2015 Eurobasket 2015

  14. Nation Song Festival of Latvia • The traditions has grown since its inception in 1873 to a mass event • 319 choirs with 12 380 singers, • 538 dance groups with 13 400 dancers, •   56 wind orchestra with 1 400 musicians, • 100 folk applied arts studios and clubs, and 10 visual arts studios with 1 250 members, •  30 folklore groups with 450 performers, •  45 kokle ensembles with 650 performers, •   3 symphony orchestras and a chamber orchestra with 290 performers. 

  15. Nation Song Festival of Latvia

  16. Nation Song Festival of Latvia

  17. Riga NATO Summit 2006

  18. Sport facilities The majority of sport halls are new or renovated. Constructing of sport halls in keepingwith international standartsis one of the priorities of Riga municipality.

  19. Olimpiskaissportacentrs Opened in: June 2005 Venue of the NATO summit in 2006 Space, m²: commonterritory 18 000 Dressing rooms: 16 Location: 2 km from center Applications: basketball, volleyball, swimming, shooting, wresling

  20. ARENA RIGA Openedin: February 2006 for the World Ice Hockey Championship Capacity: 11 400 Space, m2: common territory 23 700 Dressing rooms: approximately 12 Location: 2 km from center Applications: mainly basketball, ice - hockey and concerts

  21. Sport Base - Keizarmezs • Renovation in: 2008—2009 • Dressing rooms: 10 • Location: 3 km form center • Applications: badminton, • football 11, 5, tennis • Accommodation: 3* • hotel, 45 rooms

  22. Sport facilities «Daugava»stadium Renovated in 2011 Capacity: 5000 Dressing rooms: 12 2.5 km from old city Applications: track and field, football 5,petanque

  23. Sport facilities

  24. Sports CSIT championships: ATHLETICS BASKETBALL BEACH VOLLEYBALL BEACH WRESTLING CHESS JUDO FOOTBALL (11) MAMANET MINI FOOTBALL (5) PETANQUE SWIMMING TABLE TENNIS TENNIS VOLLEYBALL WRESTLING

  25. Sports Demonstratīvie sporta veidi: Yoga, Mini golf, Tai-chi, Frisbee/ultimate, NordicWalking, Stand-up paddle, Zumba, BodyArt, Street gymnastick, Pilates, Capoeira, etc PHYSICAL ACTIVITES FOR SENIORS / ELDERLY Indoor and Outdoor (Walking, Nordic walking, Warming up, Gymnastics, BodyArt, Yoga, etc

  26. Accommodation 4 stars hotels - 32 = 12000 beds 3 stars hotels - 28 = 1000 beds 2 stars hotels - 12 = 400 beds Hostels - 35

  27. Accommodation

  28. Public transportation Riga has an excellent public transit network 57 bus routes 27 trolleybus routes 11 tram routes

  29. Partners for organizing WSG - 2017 Riga city council Association of Latvian Sports Federations Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia

  30. Thank you!

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