Raimonds Vējonis
On Thursday, 15 June 2017, President of Latvia Raimonds Vējonis met with Latvian tennis player Jeļena Ostapenko and congratulated her on the achievement unprecedented in the history of Latvian sports, the victory in the French Open - Women's Singles.

 

Raimonds Vējonis expressed his gratitude to the athlete for her contribution and emphasised that her victory contributed to Latvia's recognition in the world and was a positive stimulus for the further development of Latvian sports.

 

“We can do a lot if we set ambitious goals and we are working to reach them without losing heart. Of course, the support of our relatives and allies is very essential. I would like to thank the parents for supporting Jeļena Ostapenko in her aspirations! This success allows us all to take pride in our country and our people. This victory is another testimony to ourselves about the abilities of Latvia’s people,” stated President of Latvia Raimonds Vējonis.