Latvian hockey team welcoming ceremony at the Freedom Monument in Riga
epa10661934 Latvian hockey team fans react during welcoming ceremony of the Latvian hockey team at the Freedom Monument in Riga, Latvia, 29 May 2023. The Latvian hockey team on 28 May scored a bronze medal for the first time in its history, sparking nation-wide celebrations. Tens of thousands of people gathered around the Freedom Monument to greet the players. During an extraordinary session late 28 May, the Saeima - the Latvian parliament - decided to declare 29 May 2023 the Day of the Bronze Medal Win to honor the team's highest achievement. EPA/TOMS KALNINS
