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BAKURIANI 2025
DOMINYKA
RAPSYTE
LITHUANIA
DOMINYKA
RAPSYTE
LITHUANIA
INTERVIEW
What are your passions and hobbies?
Sports, photography, music, coffee, learning about different cultures.

What is your secret superpower (or one you would like to have)?
If I could have a secret superpower I would love to be able to breathe underwater.

What is your favourite dish from your country?
Grilled salmon.
Who is the most inspiring athlete for you?
My brother – Danas Rapsys.
The words I live by are…
In a world full of copies, be an original.
What motivated you to apply for the EYOA programme?
For me mostly motivated by that deep feeling inside that I want to inspire young people and show them that they all are unique. I was always inspired by sports and Olympic values and wished to contribute to building a strong value-based foundation for the international sporting community.
What are your goals as an EYOA?
Get experience internationally and see how everything works in the sports world – Show young people that it is important to live by Olympic values in sports and outside sports – Meet new people internationally and develop long lasting friendships – Building a strong value-based foundation for the international sporting community.
What would be your dream job in the future?
Work at the International Olympic Committee or be a professional swimming coach.
What are your expectations from being an EYOA?
My expectations are to learn a lot about sports, share the same passions, energy, and motivation, and inspire young athletes to follow Olympic values on and off the field. Also after being EYOA, I hope I will strengthen my skills and be ready to work in the sports world in the future.
What does Olympism mean to you?
For me, it means blending all sports with culture, education, and international cooperation. Olympism means showing a good example, having social responsibility, and respect for everyone. Also, Olympism helps me combine a balanced whole of the qualities of body, will, and mind.
Which Olympic Values is the most important for you and why?
For me the most important Olympic Value is Respect. In this world, we have so many different people but we are all unique. We need to have respect for others even if people are from different cultures but we need to accept people for who they are. Also, it is important to respect and love yourself and be proud of who you are.
INTERVIEW
What are your passions and hobbies?
Sports, photography, music, coffee, learning about different cultures.
What is your secret superpower (or one you would like to have)?
If I could have a secret superpower I would love to be able to breath underwater.
What is your favourite dish from your country?
Grilled salmon.
Who is the most inspiring athlete for you?
My brother – Danas Rapsys.
The words I live by are…
In a world full of copies, be an original.
What motivated you to apply for the EYOA programme?
For me mostly motivated by that deep feeling inside that I want to inspire young people and show them that they all are unique. I was always inspired by sports and Olympic values and wished to contribute to building a strong value-based foundation for the international sporting community.
What are your goals as an EYOA?
Get experience internationally and see how everything works in the sports world – Show young people that it is important to live by Olympic values in sports and outside sports – Meet new people internationally and develop long lasting friendships – Building a strong value-based foundation for the international sporting community.
What would be your dream job in the future?
Work at the International Olympic Committee or be a professional swimming coach.
What are your expectations from being an EYOA?
My expectations are to learn a lot about sports, share the same passions, energy, and motivation, and inspire young athletes to follow Olympic values on and off the field. Also after being EYOA, I hope I will strengthen my skills and be ready to work in the sports world in the future.
What does Olympism mean to you?
For me, it means blending all sports with culture, education, and international cooperation. Olympism means showing a good example, having social responsibility, and respect for everyone. Also, Olympism helps me combine a balanced whole of the qualities of body, will, and mind.
Which Olympic Values is the most important for you and why?
For me the most important Olympic Value is Respect. In this world, we have so many different people but we are all unique. We need to have respect for others even if people are from different cultures but we need to accept people for who they are. Also, it is important to respect and love yourself and be proud of who you are.