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10th Jubilee “Adamkiada” Held at VDU President Valdas Adamkus Sports Centre

On June 7, the 10th edition of Adamkiada—a vibrant celebration of sport and the arts that unites young talents from across Lithuania—echoed through the halls of the President Valdas Adamkus Sports Centre at Vytautas Magnus University (VDU). More than 20 schools from all over the country took part in the event. Adamkiada proudly continues the tradition started by the Alma Adamkienė Charity and Support Fund, which has long supported students and schools in Lithuania’s regions.

Emotions Beyond Words

The highlight of the event was the awards ceremony, where President Valdas Adamkus personally greeted the participants and handed out the winning trophies.

“It’s heartening to see this event taking place for the tenth year. What began in the small town of Butrimonys has now become a rooted, meaningful event that supports youth development,” said President Adamkus.

VDU Vice-Rector for Studies Dr. Simona Pilkienė emphasized the emotional atmosphere:

“We all felt the incredible energy in the Sports Centre – it was something words can’t describe. But the emotions of the children and all the participants say it all. The event was a great success thanks to the dedication of our sponsors and organizers. We wish the President, and all of us, the strength to keep this tradition going.”

Sports, Arts, and Core Values

Adamkiada is more than just a series of competitions – it’s a values-based event that continues the legacy of Alma Adamkienė’s foundation. It fosters cooperation among the Fund’s partner schools, nurtures conscious, civically engaged youth, and encourages the preservation of cultural traditions and national identity.

This year’s event brought together several prominent figures, including representatives from BC Žalgiris, Olympic 3×3 basketball player and VDU lecturer Mantas Kalnietis, VDU Director of Sports Gediminas Navickas, and one of Lithuania’s top swimmers – VDU student Kotryna Teterevkova.

Achievements Beyond Athletics

The competitions spanned not only athletics – including running, long jump, basketball, and football – but also artistic disciplines such as music and visual arts. In the overall team standings, Kaunas District Garliava Jonučių Progymnasium took first place with a total of 140 points. President Valdas Adamkus Gymnasium claimed second place (121 points), and Alytus District Butrimonys Gymnasium followed in third (107 points).

Inspiring Student Achievements

100m Sprint (Boys):

  • 1st – Artiom Karpov (Vilnius District Riešė Gymnasium) – 13.00 s
  • 2nd – Aurimas Vyšniauskas (Kazlų Rūda Plutiškės Gymnasium) – 13.3 s
  • 3rd – Mantas Garbatavičius (Kaunas District Garliava Jonučių Progymnasium) – 13.4 s

100m Sprint (Girls):

  • 1st – Radvilė Ruseckaitė (Kaunas District Garliava Jonučių Progymnasium) – 15.1 s
  • 2nd – Fausta Žukauskaitė (Vilnius District Riešė Gymnasium) – 15.8 s
  • 3rd – Daiva Lentinaitė (Kelmė District Tytuvėnai Gymnasium) – 15.9 s

Long Jump (Girls):

  • 1st – Ugnė Montvilaitė (Alytus District Butrimonys Gymnasium) – 2.38 m
  • 2nd – Rugilė Bartkutė (Raseiniai District Ariogala Gymnasium) – 2.36 m
  • 3rd – Neda Ambrazaitė (President Valdas Adamkus Gymnasium) – 2.36 m

Long Jump (Boys):

  • 1st – Danielius Dambrauskas (Alytus District Miroslavas Gymnasium) – 2.87 m
  • 2nd – Eimantas Kukštas (President Valdas Adamkus Gymnasium) – 2.82 m
  • 3rd – Pijus Žemaitis (Vilnius District Eitminiškės Gymnasium) – 2.73 m

Basketball:

  • President Valdas Adamkus Gymnasium
  • Kaunas District Garliava Jonučių Progymnasium
  • Alytus District Butrimonys Gymnasium

Football:

  • Kaunas District Garliava Jonučių Progymnasium
  • Alytus District School of Arts and Sports
  • Rokiškis District Obeliai Gymnasium

Music and Art:

Three schools earned top honors in the artistic categories: Kaunas District Garliava Jonučių Progymnasium, President Valdas Adamkus Gymnasium, and Alytus District Miroslavas Gymnasium.

A Youth Festival With a Mission

Adamkiada is not just about competition – it’s about connection. It provides space for young people to build relationships, collaborate, and express themselves through both sport and art. Each year, it becomes a more significant part of youth development in Lithuania – promoting healthy competition, inspiring encounters, and meaningful growth.

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