The Mattoni Olomouc Half Marathon 2022 starts already this Saturday, 18 June, at 7 p.m. However, it is not just about sport and individual performances. The whole event also has a positive economic impact on the city and the region. The popular sport event will bring nearly tens of millions of Czech crowns in initiated consumption or in multiplier sales for the region. Thousands of athletes and their companions can also be expected on Saturday when the next edition of this popular race kicks off. “Mattoni Olomouc Half Marathon is running for the twelfth time this year. We are very pleased that we are welcomed in Olomouc and that we can organize the most prestigious race here in Moravia,” said Carlo Capalbo, President of the RunCzech Organizing Committee. The Mattoni Olomouc Half Marathon will welcome not only runners but also tourists. For example, in 2019, 10,000 runners participated in the race, and another 20,000 people came to visit Olomouc. Out of these, 52% were local or from the same region, 43% from other regions of the Czech Republic, and the remaining four percent from abroad. On average, people stayed in the city for 1.2 days and each visitor spent CZK...
Czech martial artist Jiří Procházka defeated Light Heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira on Sunday, taking the title for himself. Prochazka submitted Glover Teixeira in the final round at UFC 275. Teixeira wasted no time in taking Procazhka to the ground as the fight got underway. The Brazilian worked for submissions and landed heavy ground and pound from full mount. Prochazka had a better second round and was able to show off his diverse striking on the feet. A nasty elbow from Teixeira had Prochazka going into the third round as a bloody mess. Prochazka was getting the better of Teixeira on the feet but was also holding his own in the grappling exchanges. The pair continued to go and back forth in the final round, but Prochazka managed to take Teixeira’s back with just over 30-seconds left and tap him out with a rear-naked choke. A fight of the year contender 🔥 Congratulations to @jiri_bjp on his incredible title win tonight at #UFC275 🏆#UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/5BudeZROwe — UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) June 12, 2022 “It’s amazing and I’m glad. It was a true war. Glover is a true warrior,” Prochazka told BT Sport. Prochazka, who practises bushido – the...
Sports fans and runners will enjoy Moravia. The biggest out-of-Prague race will take them to Smetanovy sady in Olomouc – a beautiful park that is always full of spectators. The race will start on Saturday, June 18. One of the most popular race starts at 7 p.m. from Horní náměstí. The event is a celebration of a healthy lifestyle and a great atmosphere. “We are always happy to come back to Olomouc, which is part of the historical region of Czech Silesia. Olomouc has a reputation as a race where nothing is impossible and every year brings surprises, especially when it comes to situations where an almost unknown athlete beats far more famous running colleagues,” said Project manager Run Czech Igor Murko. Mattoni Olomouc Half Marathon has a five-star European Athletics Certificate which guarantees high European standards and qualities. This is also the reason why the race was several times voted the favorite by the runners. Up to 6,000 runners from the Czech Republic and abroad are expected at the start of the race. The event offers more categories. In addition to the half marathon, a 2Run is prepared for runners who do not yet feel completely prepared for the...
You won’t see many Amsterdam-style bikes in the streets of Prague nor a lot of fixed gear bikes. What can be a perfect bike to cities like Amsterdam or Copenhagen will most likely not be the best bike for Prague. Prague is fairly hilly. There are plenty of cobblestones, which especially in the old town are far from smooth. That, together with the tram lines are factors you should consider while choosing your new bike. During the communist era, the only bikes you could get were road or city bikes. In the early 90s Czech brand Author saw potential in the off-road market. They brought mountain bikes to the market with which they dominated the market in the 90s and early 2000s. That’s one of the reasons Czechs love mountain biking. If you’d gone to a bike shop a few years ago, chances are, you’d be leaving with a mountain bike. But the times are changing, you’ll see a lot more people getting into the road and gravel biking. Especially in the last two years. So what is the best bike for you? First and foremost, it’s important to consider what are your expectations from the bike. Is your bike...
The expected Mattoni České Budějovice Half Marathon is here. The 10th anniversary race will take place this Saturday, June 4th. It boasts a five-star certificate from the European Athletics and will bring, among else, an interesting duel between the leading Czech female runners Petra Pastorová and Eva Vrabcová Nývltová. Vít Pavlišta, the men’s favorite, will also stand at the start line at the Přemysl Otakar II Square, together with thousands of other runners. “It has been ten years since the half marathon was held here for the first time. České Budějovice and its inhabitants have got used to this event and the city has always supported it significantly. I want to thank the organizers for the well done job and the people from the town hall for their cooperation,” the Mayor of České Budějovice Jiří Svoboda said at the press conference. “In nine years we have brought 44,000 people to run in České Budějovice. The tenth edition of the Mattoni Half Marathon will be special and I am sure that everyone will enjoy it. There will be also a relay race, 2Run or the popular dm family run,” said the RunCzech regional race manager Igor Murko, adding that for the tenth anniversary every...
Czech Republic rallied to defeat the United States 8-4 in the bronze-medal match at the men’s IIHF World Championship in Tampere, Finland, on Sunday. The United States held a 3-1 lead after the first period, but Czechia replied with seven goals, including six in the final frame, to secure the win. David Pastrnak led the way for the winning side with a hat trick. Jiri Cernoch, Jiri Smejkal, Roman Cervenka and David Kampf rounded out the scoring for Czechia. Karson Kuhlman scored twice for the U.S. along with goals from Adam Gaudette and Thomas Bordeleau. This is the first time the Czech Republic has medaled at the Worlds since winning bronze in 2012, ending the nation’s longest medal drought in the tournament’s history. The Czechs were beaten in the semi-finals of the competition on Saturday; after scoring the opening goal against Canada through David Krejčí, they eventually lost 1:6, with the Canadians scoring three times in little over three minutes in the third period to pull ahead. The U.S. faced Czechia earlier in this year’s world championship, with the Czechs gaining a 1-0 win on May 23 in the preliminary round. The gold-medal game takes place also today as Canada and host Finland...
The Czech National Ice Hockey Team beat Germany 4:1 on Thursday afternoon in the quarterfinals of the World Championships in Helsinki, Finland. The Czechs scored three power-play goals en route to a 4-1 quarter-final win over Germany with a strong, controlled performance. This is the fourth time in eight Worlds that Czechia has advanced to the semi-finals. The top Czech line was deadly. HC Olomouc’s David Krejci stepped up with a goal and a pair of assists, and his long-time Boston Bruins teammate David Pastrnak got a goal and an assist. Captain Roman Cervenka, their linemate, had a goal and an assist as well and is bidding for the 2022 scoring crown (4+9=13). Jiri Smejkal added a single. Czechia last won the gold medal at the 2010 Worlds in Cologne. They added bronze medals in 2011 in Bratislava and 2012 in Helsinki. They have not medalled since. Coach Kari Jalonen’s Czech team controlled the tempo with confident puck movement. After a strong preliminary round, Germany was left chasing and playing catch-up at the worst possible time. Moritz Seider had the lone goal for Germany. The Czech team will face now Canada in the semi-final on Saturday, May 28. xosotin chelseathông...
The jubilee 10th year of the CEE Cup football tournament will take place on July 22 – 26, 2022. Matches of six teams, in two groups, will, as per tradition, take place on the playing grounds of the AC Sparta Prague Youth Training Center (TCM) in Strahov. The Final match, as with all the last years of the CEE Cup, will instead be played in the legendary Ďolíček stadium in Vršovice. It really took more than one thousand days before we were able to announce the jubilee tenth year of the tournament since the last final of the CEE Cup (July 30, 2019). Twice, the Covid-19 pandemic thwarted the organizers’ plans. In addition to the traditional domestic teams of Sparta and Slavia, this year’s tournament will be attended by top clubs from abroad: from South America the Brazilian team, Palmeiras SE, and the Mexican team, Tigres UANL. Another team, also a newcomer to the tournament, is an English club with a very rich history – Aston Villa FC. In the tenth anniversary year we can welcome the club from the country of traditional participants of the CEE Cup – Ukraine – even in these difficult times. This year it will...
RunCzech running league and České Budějovice celebrate! The 10th year of Mattoni 1/2 Marathon České Budějovice will start already on Saturday, June 4. “It will be important for us to commemorate the 10th year of this race. We really appreciate the great atmosphere and enthusiastic spectators we meet in Budějovice every year. We would like to prepare an exceptional experience for them during the marathon weekend, which will celebrate our tenth anniversary”, explained the manager for regional races Igor Murko. Mattoni České Budějovice Half Marathon is part of the RunCzech running league. The race again won the highest award for road runs with a five-star certificate from European Athletics. Almost 3,000 runners from the Czech Republic and abroad will be at the start of the race is specific to the fact that up to 40% of participants are from southern Bohemia. That makes a completely unique atmosphere at the start. Mattoni České Budějovice Half Marathon starts at 7 p.m. from Přemysl Otakar II Square. The race excels with a fast track, beautiful scenery, and a friendly atmosphere that will delight both runners and spectators along the track. The Event offers more categories than “just” 1/2 Marathon. In addition to the...
This year´s Prague Half Marathon and Marathon have their winners, but runners can already start getting ready for next year. RunCzech is opening registrations for the two most prestigious Czech races of the 2023 season – the Half Marathon will take place on April 1st, and the Marathon on May 7th. “It was very important that the Prague races came back after the break caused by Covid-19. The response to them was very positive. We sensed a huge interest and demand for next year. That’s why we decided to open the registration already now. I hope that marathon tourists from abroad will return in larger numbers,” said Carlo Capalbo, president of the RunCzech organizing committee, whose races boast the World Athletics Elite Label Race. After a two-year interruption caused by COVID-19 restrictions, the half marathon and marathon were of interest, especially to domestic runners. “Nevertheless, we managed to organize two great events. The atmosphere around the course was incredible at both races. The feedback from the pro-athletes, enthusiasts, and fans shows us that they missed our races and look forward to the next ones,” Capalbo outlined. Several new features await those interested in the Prague races in 2023. During the registration...
The Mattoni Karlovy Vary Half Marathon is approaching. This Saturday, May 21, starts one of the most beautiful Czech races! For several years now, RunCzech has been organizing an international race in Karlovy Vary, which attracts professional athletes and enthusiasts runners. The 9th edition of the Mattoni 1/2 Marathon Karlovy Vary will start from Nábřeží Osvobození at 6:00 p.m. Since registrations are still free, don’t hesitate and sign up today! “RunCzech offers to runners a truly unique sports experience. Karlovy Vary, along with ten other European spa towns, is now inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and the Mattoni Karlovy Vary Half Marathon is certainly one of the best ways to fully enjoy the heritage of a beautiful spa town,” said Igor Murko, manager of the RunCzech regional races. The marathon will feature several categories on Saturday. In addition to the 1/2 Marathon, a 2Run is prepared for runners who do not yet feel completely ready for the whole race. The first competitor runs 10 km and the second then finishes 11 km to the distance of the half Marathon. The relay race is ideal alternative for team runners. Of course, the traditional dm family run which will start...
Prague’s Eden Arena will stage next season’s UEFA Europa Conference League final on 7 June 2023. The Eden Arena in Prague has been selected to host next season’s UEFA Europa Conference League final on 7 June 2023. Home of Slavia Praha, the venue was opened by Vladimír Šmicer in 2008 and has since staged several significant matches at club and international levels. The stadium can accommodate 20,800 spectators. The 2013 UEFA Super Cup took place at the Eden Arena, Bayern defeating Chelsea 5-4 on penalties following a 2-2 draw over 120 minutes, and it also went the distance two years later in the 2015 U21 EURO final, Sweden seeing off Portugal 4-3 on spot-kicks. Viktoria Plzeň played at the Eden Arena during their maiden UEFA Champions League group stage campaign in 2011/12. More recently, the venue has enjoyed Slavia Praha’s run to three European quarter-finals in four seasons, including this campaign in the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League. The decision to award 2023 final to Eden Arena was taken by the UEFA Executive Committee in Vienna, Austria on 10 May 2022. The first UEFA Europa Conference League final takes place in Tirana, Albania on Wednesday 25 May, with Roma facing Feyenoord. Other 2022/23 club final venues 2023 Europa...
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