SportsPublished: 25 July 2026 at 14:37

Inārs Kivlenieks to Coach Canadian Luge National Team

Latvian luge specialist Inārs Kivlenieks has joined the coaching staff of the Canadian national luge team.

Inārs Kivlenieks, a former Latvian luger, will now serve as a coach for the Canadian national luge team. His appointment was announced by Luge Canada. Kivlenieks ended his athletic career in 2020 and has spent the past several years as part of the Latvian national team's coaching staff. His contribution to the recent Olympic successes of Latvian athletes is evident. Now the Latvian specialist will bring his expertise to the Canadian luge program.

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