Society
Half of Lithuanians are not physically active – Eurobarometer
Half of people in Lithuania are not physically active, a 2017 Eurobarometer survey has revealed. […]
Department of Physical Education and Sports
Sports
Lithuania’s sports chief disappointed with IOC’s decision on Russia
The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision not to blanket-ban Russian athletes from competing in Rio Olympics is disappointing to most in the sports community, says the Lithuanian Department of Physical Education and Sports head.
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Society
Physical education tests for children may return
If the Ministry of Health has its way, Lithuanian schoolchildren in grades 5-12 will once again hold physical education tests that would evaluate their balance, flexibility, endurance, cardiac health and general physical health. Representatives at the ministry believe that this would help the ministry focus more on physical education, as the ministry currently does not have a centralized database on children’s physical health and activity in Lithuania. […]
Sports
Financial investigators raid Lithuanian Football Federation offices after accusations of embezzlement
Officers from the Financial Crime Investigation Service (FCIS) carried out searches of the headquarters of the Lithuanian Football Federation (LFF) and of the home of the LFF’s president, Julius Kvedaras, on Thursday morning. […]