Czech Republic
MotoGP secures future of key Czech race
The MotoGP motorcycling world championship has secured the future of one of its key races after it was confirmed that the Czech city of Brno will continue to stage its annual event until 2020.
Adidas and Uniqlo make major signings heading into Australian Open
German sportswear manufacturer Adidas has signed Tomáš Berdych to become its new men’s tennis figurehead, while Kei Nishikori has agreed a lucrative extension to his partnership with Japanese clothing company Uniqlo.
WBSC confirms hosts for 2018, 2019 World Championships
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has announced that the 2019 edition of its men's Softball World Championship will take place in the Czech Republic cities of Prague and Havlickuv Brod, with the women's event being staged in Chiba, Japan.
Slavia Prague takeover continues Chinese investment in European football
Energy and financial services company CEFC China has become the majority shareholder of Czech First League top-tier football club Slavia Prague.
Brno secures MotoGP future
MotoGP’s commercial rights holder Dorna Sports has reached a deal to keep the popular Czech Grand Prix at the iconic Brno circuit for the next five years.
Czech Republic edges out EuroBasket Women champion Serbia for 2017 event
European basketball’s governing body, Fiba Europe, has awarded hosting rights for the 2017 edition of its EuroBasket Women tournament to the Czech Republic.
Four bids to battle for 2019 World Rowing Championships
The International Rowing Federation (Fisa) has announced that four bids have been submitted to host the global governing body’s 2019 World Rowing Championships.
Cairo lands 2017 UIPM World Championships
The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has awarded its 2017 World Championships to the Egyptian capital of Cairo, while the evolution of the sport has continued with the introduction of a new fencing format.
IAAF awards major event hosting rights
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has granted hosting rights for major events to Ostrava, Kampala and Nairobi after awarding the 2019 World Championships to Doha in Qatar yesterday (Tuesday).
Brno’s popular Czech GP set to secure MotoGP future
The Czech Grand Prix is set to remain on the MotoGP calendar for the coming years after event stakeholders held positive talks over the future of the event, one of the most popular rounds of the motorcycling series.
World Curling Federation reveals event hosts
The World Curling Federation (WCF) has announced the hosts of the World Junior Curling Championships, European Junior Curling Challenge, European Mixed Curling Championship and World Wheelchair Curling Qualification Event for the 2014-15 season, with the Estonian capital of Tallinn set to host its first major event.
Swix Ski Classics opener moved from Czech Republic
The first race of the Swix Ski Classics 2014 series on January 12 has been moved from the Czech Republic to Switzerland.
Czech Republic considers Euro 2020 bid
The Football Association of the Czech Republic has become the latest national governing body to register interest in hosting UEFA Euro 2020 fixtures.
European Tour adds Prague to calendar
Golf’s European Tour has added Prague to its calendar with the inaugural D+D Real Czech Masters to take place at the Albatross Golf Resort on August 21-24 next year.
Prague’s 2013 canoe championship venue ruined by floods
The venue for the 2013 ICF (International Canoe Federation) Canoe Slalom World Championship in Prague has been seriously affected by flooding.