J. T. Boe, Lisa Vitozzi or Connor McDavid are just a small taste of the list of famous names you can look forward to this year on Czech sports circuits. Fans of skiing, ice hockey, athletics or water sports will all find something to look forward to, which includes top motor races and world cyclo-cross events. Biathlon World Championships: The white trail leads to Czechia The Biathlon World Championships will return to Czechia after eleven years. The modernised Vysočina Arena in Nové Město na Moravě with a capacity of just under thirty thousand spectators will welcome top world biathlon athletes from 7 to 18 February. The current World Cup rankings will determine the numbers of competitors for individual countries. This means spectators can look forward to leading biathlon stars – J. T. Boe and Johannes Dale-Skjevdal from Norway, the French Braisaz-Bouchet, Vitozzi from Italy and more. Despite the great interest of sports fans, there are still tickets available. And you can visit interesting places in Vysočina or the nearby city of Brno to fill in the time between races. Tábor: The Mecca of Czech cyclo-cross will be hosting the prestigious World Cup The Mecca of Czech cyclo-cross, the picturesque historic town of Tábor...
Ivan Hašek returns for a second stint to coach the Czech national team at Euro 2024, the Czech Football Association (FACR) said today. Hasek replaces Jaroslav Silhavy, who quit in November after the Czechs had secured automatic qualification for Euro 2024 with a second-place finish behind Albania in Group E. “The FACR’s Executive Committee unequivocally approved the appointment of Ivan Hasek as the head coach of the Czech national team,” FACR chairman Petr Fousek told reporters. Hašek will sign up until the end of the World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign in November 2025. “It’s a great honour to lead the Czech national team, because it’s the top of the career for any coach,” Hasek said. “We’re meeting the analytical team tomorrow to divide the work. On Sunday we are going to Hamburg to see our (Euro 2024) camp,” he added. The 60-year-old Hasek played for Sparta Prague before joining Strasbourg in 1990-1994 and then moving to Japan to play for Hiroshima in 1994-1995 and Ichihara in 1995-1996. He scored five goals in 56 games for the then Czechoslovakia and its successor the Czech Republic. Hašek also led Czechoslovakia as captain to the World Cup quarter-finals in Italy in 1990. As a...
Prague has launched the Sports Week (Týden sportu zdarma) project under which residents have free access to sports facilities. Headed by the Mayor of Prague Bohuslav Svoboda, city authorities noted that residents can choose different offers from sports clubs and venues that will be available in the last week of the year. Among the disciplines traditionally available are badminton, squash, beach volleyball, floorball, big and table tennis, football, swimming, fitness, climbing, hockey and others. Councilor for Education and sports noted that “Prague has prepared a small Christmas present for all sports enthusiasts in the form of a week of sports in all kinds of sports venues, completely free of charge.” He pointed out that it offers an opportunity to try a new sport, get back in shape after Christmas feasts and be more physically active, calling on the residents to take advantage of the offers. More than 30 sports venues have registered for the project thus far, with city authorities stressing that more venues can still apply. Last year, 47 venues took part in the project and allowed residents to try out more than 60 sports. Prague stressed that tens of thousands of residents took advantage of the offers in recent...
On December 8th, the Dolní Morava mountain resort, nestled in the picturesque village of the same name in the Pardubice region, marked a milestone by unveiling the longest ski run in the country. Stretching an impressive 3.7 kilometres, this newly inaugurated slope promises a unique experience for winter sports enthusiasts. Connecting the mountain’s summit, Slamník, with the lower section of the U Slona resort, the trail’s expansion involved both lengthening and widening the pre-existing slope, a cherished resource for skiers since 2018. Boasting a unique altitude difference from 1,232 metres to 666 metres above sea level, guests can anticipate an extraordinary skiing adventure. Emphasizing safety as a top priority, Martin Palan, the general manager of the resort, assured that the piste is at least 25 metres wide, clearly visible, and equipped with all necessary safety features. “Dolní Morava aims to provide skiers with a diverse winter experience, offering a total of 10.4 kilometres of interconnected pistes with various difficulty levels throughout the upcoming winter season,” commented Palan. As winter sports enthusiasts prepare to conquer the extended slopes, the Dolní Morava mountain resort emerges as a prime destination for those seeking a thrilling and safe skiing escapade.
Czech Republic manager Jaroslav Silhavy sensationally announced his resignation just minutes after qualifying for Euro 2024. The Czechs beat Moldova 3-0 in Olomouc on Monday to book their ticket to Germany, but the match was marred by Silhavy’s decision to send three players home for ‘breaking internal rules’ in the lead-up to the game. West Ham’s Vladimir Coufal, Aris defender Jakub Brabec and Sparta Prague forward Jan Kuchta were all axed after they’d been spotted in a nightclub on Saturday. Silhavy, 62, had been in charge of the Czech Republic for more than five years but won’t lead his nation at the Euros next summer. The former Slavia Prague boss was heavily criticised throughout qualification, as his side routinely struggled to beat supposed weaker opposition and failed to play an attractive style of football. “Even though we are happy now, we had already decided before the game not to continue,” Silhavy stunningly revealed post-match. “I informed the president [of the Czech Republic football association] Petr Fouska about it. The pressure was already enormous – sometimes I didn’t even understand it. This also contributed to our decision.” The 62-year-old later added: “It’s not just about me, but I have the entire...
Three players have been sent home from the Czech national soccer squad, one day before a crucial Euro 2024 qualifier. Vladimir Coufal as well as sweeper Jakub Brabec from Greek side Aris Thessaloniki and Sparta Prague striker Jan Kuchta were sent home after being caught in a night club ahead of their final Euro 2024 qualifier against Moldova, the team said on Sunday. The three players “fundamentally violated the internal rules on Saturday night”, the national team said on X (formerly Twitter). “They have left the national team camp with immediate effect,” it added. The website of the DNES broadsheet said the three players were caught in a nightclub in the central city of Olomouc where the team will take on Moldova on Monday. It said a photo taken in the nightclub depicted the three alongside Tomas Neumann, a member of the Czech Football Association’s executive committee. The Czechs need at least a point from the Moldova game in Group E to qualify for the tournament in Germany next year.
A Czech football club playing in the lowest division has made the sports pages across the country after 16 of its players were booked at the same time last weekend. TJ Sokol Upohlavy’s players decided to make a splash as they were trailing TJ Sokol Libochovany 6-0 in their game in the lowest district tier last Saturday. When Martin Blizil scored to make it 6-1 in the 82nd minute, all 11 of the team’s players on the pitch took off their shirts in celebration — a deed punishable by a yellow card. Five substitutes came off the bench to celebrate with them, also taking off their shirts and earning a booking. “The last game didn’t really go our way, but our players maybe set a world record,” the team said on Facebook after losing the game 6-2 in the end. “When you underperform, what’s left is a sense of humour,” it added. The referee did not book each player individually — also because with the players’ shirts off, he could not see the numbers. But he did enter the bookings in the match report. The transcript, with a yellow rectangle next to each Upohlavy player’s name, has since gone viral on...
Six policemen were injured, and four Czech ultras were arrested during the events surrounding Slavia Prague’s away match in Rome, which took place in the Europa League against Roma. The incidents unfolded in the Via Cavour area, near the Viminale police station. A spontaneous gathering of fans in the Colosseum area was disrupted, with ten fans separated from the main group, which was subsequently loaded onto buses bound for the Stadio Olimpico. The situation escalated with the use of firecrackers and paper bombs, resulting in injuries to police officers who intervened to control the situation. One officer sustained a serious eye injury and was hospitalized, while the injuries to other officers were minor. In another incident at the Duca d’Aosta Bridge around 8 pm, a Roma fan stabbed a Slavia Braga fan in the buttocks. Brawls also occurred at the turnstiles, where Czech fans attacked and robbed the hosts, displaying stolen items in the away sector. Additionally, a Roma Toscolano banner was taken by a Czech fan at Monte Mario and passed to others in the away sector. Reports of a stabbing involving a Czech fan had circulated in Telegram chats before the match, where ultras gather. Rome Police Headquarters...
While rounds of the World Rally Championship have crossed borders in the past, the Central European Rally is the first to include stages in three countries – Austria, Czech Republic and Germany – during the same event. And with the Czech Republic having never hosted the WRC before, another notable first will be achieved. The innovative event is the culmination of an extensive collaboration between the Austrian Motorsport Federation (AMF), the Autoklub České Republiky (ACCR) and the Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club (ADAC). Based in Passau, southern Germany, the route takes crews north to Velká Chuchle (north of Prague) on Thursday October 26 for the ceremonial start and the opening superspecial stage at the Czech capital’s Chuchle Arena horseracing venue. The after-sunset 8.92-kilometre Circuit of Klatovy stage provides an action-packed stop on the route back south to Germany. The rally returns to the Czech Republic on Friday for three stages run first in the morning and then again in the afternoon. Two stages in Austria, Schärdinger Innviertel and Mühltal, are up first on Saturday with the 27.15-kilometre Mühltal test the rally’s longest. It’s then back into Germany for the Knaus Tabbert Bayerischer Wald test prior to midday service in Passau. Saturday morning’s...
Ondrej Perusic and David Schweiner made history for Czech beach volleyball on Sunday, taking the country to the top of the world for the first time with their incredible victory at the 2023 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships. The ten-day competition came to an end for the men in great style, with thousands of Mexican fans witnessing the Czechs overcome Sweden’s David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig in a fantastic three-set (21-15, 17-21, 15-13) battle at the Tlaxcala Bullring. Poland’s Michal Bryl and Bartosz Łosiak took bronze. Now undoubtedly the most accomplished team in Czech beach volleyball history, Perusic and Schweiner secured the biggest win in their careers in a season that had already been very successful for the two, who won Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour gold medals in Elite16 events in Uberlândia and Paris, this one in the last event before the World Championships. The world title also basically guarantees the presence of Perusic and Schweiner in the Paris 2024 Games as they have earned Czechia a spot at next year’s Olympics, which will very likely be occupied by them. That would be the second Olympic appearance for the two, who are partners since 2016. Their victory also highlights...
Lovers of sports and a healthy lifestyle should get their hands on the calendar. RunCzech has opened registrations for next year’s most prestigious running events. The 2024 season will traditionally kick off with the world-famous Prague Half Marathon (April 6) and Prague International Marathon (May 5). “We were very pleased to hear the words of praise from people from the World and European Athletics, professional runners, enthusiasts and fans. They let us know loud and clear that they enjoyed our runs and they look forward to next year,” said Carlo Capalbo, President of the RunCzech Organising Committee, whose races have been awarded with the World Athletics Elite Label Race. Beautiful cities, spectacular and fast routes, professional organisation and an unforgettable atmosphere. These are the reasons why RunCzech races are loved everywhere in the world. This year, tens of thousands of runners of all ages and performance categories have already participated in the races across the Czech Republic. And the Mattoni Liberec Nature Run is yet to take place on September 30th. Indeed, the Prague Half Marathon and the Prague International Marathon were the most popular races. They have also been highly acknowledged by the Czech President Petr Pavel who has...
Jaromir Jagr ain’t ever leaving. In a Saturday morning Facebook post, the 51-year-old future Hockey Hall of Famer heavily alluded that he intended to play yet another year for the Czechia professional team he owns, the Rytiri Kladno Knights “Another hockey season has begun. I just read that I played extraliga for Kladno for the first time 35 years ago. It’s been a minute,” Jagr said in the post via Google Translate. “But the nervousness, the anticipation before the start… This is still the same.” The 2023-24 season will mark the seventh straight season Jagr will play for Kladno — a franchise he’s owned since the 2011-12 season. Jagr, who first suited up for Kladno in 1988-89, recorded 14 points in 26 games with the Knights last season. Since re-joining his hometown team, Jagr has helped Kladno avoid relegation to the second-tier Czechia league and avoid bankruptcy. “I would never have been a hockey player if it was not for this town and this club,” Jagr told The New York Times back in February. “I would be a totally different person. This club and this city made my life. It’s my responsibility to give it back.” Jagr, one of the...
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