Raimonds Bergmanis
Raimonds Bergmanis is a former Latvian weightlifter, a participant in strongman competitions, a public and political worker.
He has participated in three Olympic Games, was one of the vice-presidents of the Latvian Olympic Committee. After the end of his sports career, Bergmanis also turned to politics in addition to his social activities; was elected to the 12th and 13th Saeima, representing the Green Party of Latvia and the Union of Greens and Farmers. From 2015 to 2019, he was the Minister of Defense of Latvia.
Currently
- Member of Parliamend of Latvia
- President of Latvian SHooting federation
- President of the Latvian Olympic Club