Sports

Following its separation from the Soviet Union in 1990, Lithuania's Physical Education and Sports Department is in charge of overseeing sports. The agency was founded by the Lithuanian government to oversee the nation's sports administration and physical education in the classrooms. Lithuanian sports groups established (or re-established) membership in global governing bodies throughout the following few years (including the International Olympic Committee). Since taking part in the Albertville Winter Olympics, Lithuania has done the same for every Summer and Winter Games.

In order to bring together the almost 80 Olympic and non-Olympic sports federations in Lithuania, the Lithuanian Union of Sports Federations was established in 1993. To encourage physical education and a healthy lifestyle for all Lithuanians, "Sports for All" was formed as an organization. Basketball, football, athletics, and cycling are some of the most popular sports in Lithuania. At the Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education, coaches and professional athletes receive their education.