Kupliga

Kupliga is a term that can refer to several different things, primarily in Latvian language contexts. Most commonly, it relates to the sport of ice hockey, where "kupliga" is the Latvian word for the highest professional ice hockey league in Latvia. This league is a significant national sporting competition, featuring teams from various Latvian cities. The season typically runs from autumn to spring, culminating in playoff series to determine the national champion. The league's structure and participating teams can vary from year to year.

Beyond ice hockey, "kupliga" can also be used more generally in Latvian to describe a league or a championship in other sports or even competitive activities. For example, one might refer to a "futbola kupliga" (football league) or a "šaha kupliga" (chess league). The specific meaning is usually understood from the context in which the word is used. The term's etymology is rooted in the Latvian word "kūplīgs," meaning grand, large, or magnificent, suggesting a high-level or premier competition.