Žalgiris Kaunas players thank Kaunas mayor for increased support

Basketball players Edgaras Ulanovas and Jonas Valančiūnas, preparing for the new season with Žalgiris Kaunas, met with Kaunas Mayor Visvaldas Matijošaitis to express gratitude for the city's support. The city's financial support for the team has increased to three million euros this year following strong sporting results.

Valančiūnas, who recently returned to Lithuania after several years in the NBA, confirmed he has found housing in Kaunas and expressed satisfaction with the support from the organization, the city, and the fans. Ulanovas noted the city's growing basketball rhythm and highlighted ongoing developments in sports infrastructure, including planned construction of football and rugby arenas, as well as new sports complexes.

The team is currently undergoing intensive preparations for the upcoming season.