The journey home was longer and less solemn than a year ago, but well over a hundred fans greeted the team at the airport even after a less successful tournament, Latvian Radio reports.
The players, who returned from the World Championships with a 9th place finish, did not make their way to the airport exit until around 11 p.m. Among the greeters were the families and friends of the players, as well as fans of the national team who wanted to thank the players for the tournament and...