September 26, 14:00–16:00
Admission: Free of charge

This conference is dedicated to a special occasion – the 125th birth anniversary of Elena Kubiliūnaitė, a pioneer of basketball in Lithuania.

PROGRAMME

14:00–14:10 – Opening remarks
Vydas Gedvilas

14:10–14:30 – The Role and Contribution of Elena Kubiliūnaitė-Garbačiauskienė in the Development of Women’s Basketball in Lithuania
Dr. Ingrida Jakubavičienė / Historical Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania in Kaunas

14:30–14:40 – Q&A

14:40–15:00 – The History of Basketball in Lithuania Before World War II: How Did Basketball Become the National Sport?
Alvydas Žukauskas / Lithuanian Sports Museum

15:00–15:10 – Q&A

15:10–15:30 – Basketball and National Identity in Lithuania: How the Sport Fostered National Consciousness and Became Part of Cultural Identity
Renatas Mizeras / Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania

15:30–15:40 – Q&A

15:40–16:00 – Discussion with historians
Moderated by Mindaugas Gobikas

We warmly invite government representatives, the academic community, sports professionals, students, and anyone interested in the history and culture of Lithuanian sport to join us in honoring the past and connecting it with the present.

Registration is open until August 24.
Register here: Eventbrite Link