Delfi Today: End of summer season and Alekna's silver at European Athletics Championships
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Lithuanian hip-hop artists Remis Retro and Gamka have collaborated with the legendary group Kastaneda on a new version of their hit song "Viskas, ko reikia".
- The collaboration explores themes of nostalgia and the evolution of music, ahead of Kastaneda's upcoming concert.
- The article also touches on the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics and the preparations of Lithuanian athletes, featuring interviews with the Lithuanian Paralympic Committee president and a discus thrower.
- Additionally, it discusses Mykolas Alekna's silver medal win at the European Athletics Championships, where he expressed a desire for gold.
A new rendition of Kastaneda's iconic song "Viskas, ko reikia" (All You Need) has been released, featuring younger generation hip-hop artists Remis Retro and Gamka. The artists, who grew up listening to Kastaneda, discuss nostalgia and the reimagining of the classic hit. This collaboration comes as Kastaneda prepares for their only concert, exploring what makes a good party and a great song.
Looking ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games, exactly two years remain. This period marks a crucial stage for athletes as dreams begin to solidify into concrete goals. Discussions will feature Mindaugas Bilius, president of the Lithuanian Paralympic Committee and a Paralympic champion, alongside Paralympian discus thrower Oksana Dobrovolskaja, who aims to compete in her third Games.
The European Athletics Championships recently concluded, bringing both medals and a spectrum of emotions for the Lithuanian athletics team. Mykolas Alekna secured a silver medal in the discus throw, though he admitted a desire for gold. The article will delve into the results and impressions from the championships, with insights from Delfi sports news editor Linas Jocius, who is currently in Birmingham.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.