Valerijonas Balčiūnas

Valerijonas Balčiūnas (27 November 1904 – 18 December 1984) was a Lithuanian footballer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Balčiūnas was a goalkeeper for ŠŠ Kovas Kaunas who represented Lithuania at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. The team lost in the first round against Switzerland 0–9; a couple of days later a friendly match was arranged against Egypt and this time Balčiūnas conceded 10 goals. Over the next two years Balčiūnas played three more internationals including Lithuania's first ever international victory which was against Estonia.

Balčiūnas later became an international referee and officiated in five internationals all involving Latvia.