Enjoy Sports in the Czech Republic!
Just as every year, there will be countless sports events taking place throughout the Czech Republic this year that attract crowds of sports fans. Lovers of fast cars, combat sports as well as team sports will definitely appreciate the offer and those of you who prefer more to participate than watch will have an opportunity to take part in one of the marathons traditionally organised for a number of years in the Czech Republic.
An Opportunity for Running Enthusiasts
Prague is a famous historical metropolis as well as an important marathon centre. The 17th Volkswagen Marathon, under the Prague International Marathon running series, will be held on Sunday 8 May. The circuit starts in Old Town Square and will lead runners to picturesque quarters spreading along the river.
Running fans can look forward to September when the Mattoni Grand Prix will take place in Prague with team and individual five and ten-kilometre runs for men and women. For more information go to http://www.praguemarathon.com/.
The PIM organises a number of side races aimed at all skill levels and age groups, including family races. Those of you living or staying outside Prague can look forward to a half-marathon taking place in the towns of Ústí nad Labem (http://www.usteckypulmaraton.cz/en) and Olomouc (http://www.olomouckypulmaraton.cz/en).
For Fast Wheel Lovers
Car races are very popular in the Czech Republic. This year, too, fans will have countless opportunities to attend hill climb races under the International Championship of the Czech Republic (“MMČR”) or the international series of “Berg Cup 2011” (http://www.berg-trophy.cz/), for example. For more information on all the races please check out http://www.dovrchu.cz/en/.
The famous “Barum Rally Zlín” will be held from 26 to 28 August. One of the most important car racing events is once again part of the prestigious European Championship series, the Intercontinental Rally Challenge and the rally International Championship of the Czech Republic. More information: http://www.barum.rally.cz/index.php?lng=en.
However, our list of interesting events for fast wheel lovers is far from complete. As usual, the World Touring Car Championship (http://www.fiawtcc.com/) will take place from 17 to 19 June at the Brno circuit, followed by the Superbike World Championship (http://www.worldsbk.com/en/home.html) from 8 to 10 July.
For Combat Sports Fans
Liberec will hold the WKC, World Karate Championship, from 20 to 22 May. It is the most important event in the world of karate that has taken place in the Czech Republic so far, with more than 500 participants expected this year. Not only will the visitors experience an unforgettable event but they can also contribute to a good cause: the profit from this event will be sent to disaster-struck Japan. For more detailed information, check out http://karate2011.net/.
For Lovers of Thrilling Spectacles
Prague will hold the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship under the FIL, Federation of International Lacrosse, with the best teams coming from around the world to compete in the Slavia arena in the Eden centre from 21 to 28 May. The audience can look forward to watching English, Australian, Irish or Canadian teams but also the team of Iroquois, native North American inhabitants who are said to be the inventors of this sport. For more information about the matches go to http://www.wilcprague2011.eu.
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