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SportsPublished: 22 September 2026 at 11:49

Latvia volleyball captain Šmits discusses European Championship and his career

Latvia's national volleyball team captain Kristaps Šmits appeared on the "Sporta Studija" show to talk about the recently concluded European Championship and his sporting career.

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Latvia's national volleyball team captain Kristaps Šmits was a guest on the television programme "Sporta Studija", where he discussed the recently finished European Championship and reflected on his career as a player.

Impressions from the European Championship

During the conversation, Šmits looked back at the Latvian national team's performance at the European Championship finals. He spoke about the conditions the team faced while preparing for and competing in the tournament, offering insight from the perspective of both a player and the team's captain.

Free time and teammate friendships

Beyond sporting topics, Šmits also touched on life away from the court, mentioning a shared fishing trip with fellow volleyball player Renārs Šmēdiņš. The anecdote gave viewers a glimpse into the relationships among national team players outside the gym.

Looking back at his career

Šmits also spoke about his path in volleyball so far, sharing memories and reflections on the stages of his career that led him to become captain of the Latvian national team.

The conversation on "Sporta Studija" gave a wider audience the chance to get to know the national team captain both as an athlete and as a person.

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