LIVE FROM PARIS – After years of Olympic feasting, a harsh slap came – just five medals! The last Czech expedition was worse in 1932 in Los Angeles, where only seven of our athletes traveled… Where to look for the causes of the Paris crash? The first thing that comes up is a well-worn cliché, … Read more
11 o’clock struck within the morning and within the huge ceremonial corridor of the crematorium in Strašnice, the sturdy voice of Edith Piaf and her hit »Non, Je ne regrette rien« rang out: “No, I do not feel sorry about the rest. Not anything in any respect.” The overall farewell to Josef Dovalil (†80) has … Read more
Calm before one of the most important sporting events of this year? This would be hard to find on the Czech cycling scene. Just a few weeks before the start of the Games in Paris, things are heating up among the bikers! The reason is the qualification of competitor Adély Holubová, whose replacement is Jitka … Read more
There are still 24 days left until the start of the Olympics, but the Czechs have already caused quite a stir. After all, they showed the world an eye-popping collection in which they will perform at the opening ceremony in Paris! Fans criticize her, but what do celebrities think of her? “My kids told me … Read more
He was always a welcome guest at the Run of Jarmila Kratochvílova (73). Even on Sunday, double Olympic medalist Pavel Svojanovský (†80) did not miss the event in Golčov Jeníkov. He heard the starting shot there for the last time! He died after a tragic fall while awarding the best. The legend of Czech rowing, … Read more
He had two Olympic medals in rowing (1972 silver and 1976 bronze), and was still active in the Club of Czech Olympians. Unfortunately, the death of Pavel Svojanovský (†80) has a sad connection with sport. On Sunday, Pavel was the traditionally honored guest of the Run of Jarmila Kratochvílova (73) in Golčov Jeníkov. He persistently … Read more
