Cycling coach Japiņš, composer Liepiņš and conductor Marnauza among top state award recipients

The Chapter of Orders, the body that considers the granting of state awards in Latvia, has decided to give the country's highest state decorations to representatives of different fields. The decision was announced by the Chancellery of the President of Latvia.

The decision comes as Latvia approaches the anniversary of the restoration of its independence. The awards include the Order of the Three Stars, the Order of Viesturs and the Cross of Recognition.

Among the recipients are cycling coach Japiņš, composer Liepiņš and conductor Marnauza. The information available does not specify which of them receives which award, and it does not name the other recipients.