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Lithuania Bushido Federation
Lithuania Bushido Federation ( lt, Lietuvos Bušido federacija), also known as Bushido Lithuania, is the largest combat sports promotion in Lithuania. LBF was founded in 1999 with the name ''Lietuvos Bušido RINGS federacija'' as the Lithuanian stable-branch of the Japanese promotion RINGS and held its first event in 2000. RINGS fighter Volk Han was influential in starting the promotion. As of 2012, LBF unites 34 Lithuanian sports clubs and has been holding the international mixed martial arts series ''Bushido Fighting Championship'', domestic MMA series ''S.W.A.T.'', international kickboxing series ''King of Kings'', international MMA series with Hero's Lithuania brand, as well as events carrying the brands of their partners such as K-1, Shooto, ADCC, Pancrase, ZST and Shootboxing. The MMA organisation cooperated with Rizin Fighting Federation for the Rizin World Grand Prix 2015 events held December 29 and 31, 2015. The former Pride FC Heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vilnius
Vilnius ( , ; see also other names) is the capital and largest city of Lithuania, with a population of 592,389 (according to the state register) or 625,107 (according to the municipality of Vilnius). The population of Vilnius's functional urban area, which stretches beyond the city limits, is estimated at 718,507 (as of 2020), while according to the Vilnius territorial health insurance fund, there were 753,875 permanent inhabitants as of November 2022 in Vilnius city and Vilnius district municipalities combined. Vilnius is situated in southeastern Lithuania and is the second-largest city in the Baltic states, but according to the Bank of Latvia is expected to become the largest before 2025. It is the seat of Lithuania's national government and the Vilnius District Municipality. Vilnius is known for the architecture in its Old Town, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. The city was noted for its multicultural population already in the time of the Polish–Lithuanian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Vladimirovich Emelianenko ( rus, Фёдор Влади́мирович Емелья́ненко, r=Fyodor Vladimirovich Yemelyanenko, p=ˈfʲɵdər vlɐˈdʲimʲɪrəvʲɪtɕ jɪmʲɪˈlʲjænʲɪnkə, IPA; born 28 September 1976) is a Russian heavyweight mixed martial artist (MMA), sambist, and judoka, currently competing for Rizin Fighting Federation and Bellator MMA. He has won championships and accolades in multiple sports, most notably in MMA Pride Fighting Championships (heavyweight champion 2003–2007), FIAS World Combat Sambo Championship (Heavyweight Champion 2002, 2005, 2007), and Russian Judo Federation National Championship (Bronze medal 1998, 1999). Emelianenko began his MMA career on 21 May 2000, with four straight victories. After a controversial loss in December 2000, Emelianenko was unbeaten in his next 28 fights up until June 2010, including wins over four former UFC champions, one Pride FC champion, one former and two fut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bulgaria
Bulgaria (; bg, България, Bǎlgariya), officially the Republic of Bulgaria,, ) is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern flank of the Balkans, and is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and the Black Sea to the east. Bulgaria covers a territory of , and is the sixteenth-largest country in Europe. Sofia is the nation's capital and largest city; other major cities are Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas. One of the earliest societies in the lands of modern-day Bulgaria was the Neolithic Karanovo culture, which dates back to 6,500 BC. In the 6th to 3rd century BC the region was a battleground for ancient Thracians, Persians, Celts and Macedonians; stability came when the Roman Empire conquered the region in AD 45. After the Roman state splintered, tribal invasions in the region resumed. Around the 6th century, these territories were settled by the early Slavs. The Bulgars, led by Asp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sofia
Sofia ( ; bg, София, Sofiya, ) is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. It is situated in the Sofia Valley at the foot of the Vitosha mountain in the western parts of the country. The city is built west of the Iskar river, and has many mineral springs, such as the Sofia Central Mineral Baths. It has a humid continental climate. Being in the centre of the Balkans, it is midway between the Black Sea and the Adriatic Sea, and closest to the Aegean Sea. Known as Serdica in Antiquity and Sredets in the Middle Ages, Sofia has been an area of human habitation since at least 7000 BC. The recorded history of the city begins with the attestation of the conquest of Serdica by the Roman Republic in 29 BC from the Celtic tribe Serdi. During the decline of the Roman Empire, the city was raided by Huns, Visigoths, Avars and Slavs. In 809, Serdica was incorporated into the Bulgarian Empire by Khan Krum and became known as Sredets. In 1018, the Byzantines ended Bulgarian rule ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universiada Hall
Universiada Hall ( bg, Зала "Универсиада") is an Indoor arena in Sofia, Bulgaria. Opened in 1961 for the II Summer Universiade, the arena has a seating capacity for 4,000 people and is the regular home venue of the Levski Sofia basketball Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular court, compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's h ... team. References External links Official site Indoor arenas in Bulgaria Basketball venues in Bulgaria Sports venues in Sofia Sports venues completed in 1961 1961 establishments in Bulgaria {{Bulgaria-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alytus
Alytus is a city with municipal rights in southern Lithuania. It is the capital of Alytus County. Its population in 2022 was 53,925. Alytus is the historical centre of the Dzūkija region. The city lies on the banks of the Nemunas River. The major roads linking Vilnius, Kaunas, Lazdijai (border with Poland), and Hrodna in Belarus pass through Alytus. Divided onto two separate entities for centuries, it consists of two parts still frequently referred to as ''Alytus I'' and ''Alytus II'', the earlier being a smaller town and the latter forming the city centre with parks, microdistricts and industrial areas. Name The name is derived from the Lithuanian hydronym Alytupis. In other languages the names of the town include Polish: ''Olita'', German: ''Aliten'', Russian: Олита ''Olita'', Belarusian: Аліта ''Alita'', Yiddish: אליטע ''Alite''. History The first historical record of Alytus dates back to 1377, when it was mentioned in the Chronicles of Wigand of Marbu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alytus Arena
The Alytus Arena is a universal indoor arena in Alytus, Lithuania. It was opened in 1977. Its reconstruction began in 2009 and was completed by the end of 2010. The arena was officially opened on 12 February 2011. The arena hosted the Group C games of EuroBasket 2011 from 31 August 2011 to 5 September 2011. League attendances This is a list of league games attendances of BC Dzūkija at Alytus Arena. See also * List of indoor arenas in Lithuania The following is a list of indoor arenas in Lithuania, ordered by capacity. The venues are by their final capacity after construction for seating-only events. There is more capacity if standing room is included (e.g. for concerts). The minimum re ... References External links * Sports venues completed in 1981 Alytus Buildings and structures in Alytus County Indoor arenas in Lithuania Basketball venues in Lithuania {{Lithuania-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaunas
Kaunas (; ; also see other names) is the second-largest city in Lithuania after Vilnius and an important centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the largest city and the centre of a county in the Duchy of Trakai of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Trakai Palatinate since 1413. In the Russian Empire, it was the capital of the Kaunas Governorate from 1843 to 1915. During the interwar period, it served as the temporary capital of Lithuania, when Vilnius was seized and controlled by Poland between 1920 and 1939. During that period Kaunas was celebrated for its rich cultural and academic life, fashion, construction of countless Art Deco and Lithuanian National Romanticism architectural-style buildings as well as popular furniture, the interior design of the time, and a widespread café culture. The city interwar architecture is regarded as among the finest examples of European Art Deco and has received the European Heritage Label. It contributed to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sport1 (Lithuanian TV Channel)
Sport1 is a Lithuanian sport channel founded on 16 August 2008. It became the first sport channel in Lithuania founded by the Lithuanian television network and broadcasts all programs only in Lithuanian language Lithuanian ( ) is an Eastern Baltic language belonging to the Baltic branch of the Indo-European language family. It is the official language of Lithuania and one of the official languages of the European Union. There are about 2.8 mill .... References External links * Television channels in Lithuania Television channels and stations established in 2008 Sports television networks 2008 establishments in Lithuania {{lithuania-tv-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lietuvos Rytas TV
Lietuvos ryto TV is a Lithuanian entertainment channel founded on 12 October 2008. In 2022, all programs started to be broadcasting in the Lithuanian language, considering the fact that half of the Russian programs that were shown were only with subtitles or the other was dubbed. All Turkish and Ukrainian programs are dubbed. Famous Lithuanian journalist Edmundas Jakilaitis was the first channel manager. In January 2013, he was replaced by Linas Ryškus.tv.lrytas.lt 45% of all showing programs are taken from foreign countries, like Russia, Turkey and Ukraine. ''Lietuvos Rytas TV'' replaced Lithuanian ''Penktas kanalas'' (''"Channel 5"'', Originally ''Vilnius TV'') which was established in 2004. ''Lietuvos Rytas TV'' was part of |
TV3 (Lithuanian TV Channel)
TV3 Lithuania (''TV trys'') is a Lithuanian free-to-air television channel that was launched on 11 April 1993. It was owned by Modern Times Group (MTG) until 2017, when it was acquired by Providence Equity Partners for €115 million. Broadcasting * TV3 Lithuania is transmitted through digital terrestrial television. TV3, as with other channels of the Media Baltics group in the Baltic States, switched to HD broadcasting on 26 July 2018. * The channel can also be seen via cable, satellite, IPTV or TV3 Play. History * TV3 Lithuania first started broadcasting in 1992 as TELE-3. * In 1996, the company filed for bankruptcy, as it was in debts. Then Modern Times Group (MTG) saved the company by paying out all of the debts. * In 1997, TELE-3 programmes became broadcast as TV3 programmes. * In 2017, MTG sold all of their TV channels and radio stations to Providence Equity Partners. Programming Programs telecasted on TV3 include ''Sturm Der Liebe'', ''Krepšinio namai'', ''Bir Z ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BTV (Lithuania)
BTV is a Lithuanian television station, established in 1993. BTV broadcasts 24 hours a day and has its headquarters in Vilnius. The program includes entertainment, information and educational programs, films and productions. BTV cover 80% of Lithuania's territory. On May 30, 2002, the channel was shut down when its frequencies were taken by TV4, but two years later, it was relaunched on September 17, 2004. In 2018–19, the corporate identity was changed. Series * Sled A sled, skid, sledge, or sleigh is a land vehicle that slides across a surface, usually of ice or snow. It is built with either a smooth underside or a separate body supported by two or more smooth, relatively narrow, longitudinal runners ... (Russian series, Detective) * Сериал Пес (Russian series, Detective) * Highlander (France, Canada) Shows * Betsafe LKL (Lithuanian) * Gyvenu čia (Lithuanian) News * INFO DIENA References External linkswww.btv.lt Television channels in L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
