«Citius, altius, fortius!» – this Olympic slogan defines the sporting spirit at Riga Technical University. RTU has long-standing sports traditions and can be rightfully proud of the achievements of its athletes – former and present students of RTU.

Not only the students and administration but also the academic staff and technical personnel are very active participants of various sports events organized by the university –Sports Days, the RTU Rector’s Cup (including 14 sports events), as well as the Sport Games of Baltic Technical Universities.

By propagating sports activities among students, the RTU Sports Club and the Chair of Sport promotes the development of youth sport in Latvia and the involvement of students in different sports activities and exciting sport classes, motivating them to maintain and develop a good physical and mental condition, as well as to be capable to achieve good results in sport competitions. Mens sana in corpore sano!

Students may choose the sport disciplines most suitable to their liking and ability. There are 22 different sport disciplines offered to RTU students: basketball, volleyball, floor ball, track-and-field athletics, judo, football, weightlifting, Greco-Roman wrestling, table tennis, badminton, swimming, skiing, boxing, handball, aesthetic gymnastics, orienteering, freestyle wrestling, tennis, Frisbee and aerobics.

All students are more than welcome to take part in one of the many sports activities offered. For detailed information and timetables feel free to contact us at any time.

Contacts

RTU Sports Club
24a Ranka dambis
Riga, LV-1048
Phone/Fax: +371 67089307
E-mail: sportaklubs rtu.lv
skype: RTU Sporta klubs