Lāčplēša un Laimdotas izaicinājums is a sports challenge in Sigulda, taking place at Siguldas Sporta centrs, Ata Kronvalda iela 7A, on 11 November 2026. From 8:00 to 21:00, anyone can test their strength in the gym by doing as many repetitions of the bench press as possible. Men will use a 50-kilogram barbell, while women will use a 20-kilogram barbell. The current record is 105 repetitions for men and 300 for women. No advance registration is required: on the day, go to the gym and sign up with the gym supervisor. Results will be published after the challenge on the Siguldas Sporta centrs Facebook profile.