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David Kratochvil, an 18-year-old vision-impaired swimmer from Czechia, shattered a world record that stood for 33 years and became his country's first Para athlete nominated for the prestigious Laureus Awards. The young champion dominated the 2025 World Championships with four golds, proving that dedication knows no limits.
After a heart-stopping penalty shootout in Prague, the Czech Republic secured their first World Cup berth in 20 years. The dramatic 2-2 draw sent an entire nation into celebration as they punched their ticket to face Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea this summer.
Goalkeeper Matej Kovar became a national hero Thursday night, saving two penalties to send the Czech Republic to their World Cup play-off final after an incredible comeback from 2-0 down. The Czechs will face Denmark on March 31 for a chance at their first World Cup appearance in 20 years.
Three-time Paralympian Sarka Pultar Musilova just crushed the women's W1 indoor archery world record, shooting 586 points at her national championships. The score beats the previous mark by a stunning 19 points, set just weeks earlier.
A homeowner in the Czech Republic discovered he was using a rare Bronze Age spearhead mold as part of his barn foundation. The 3,400-year-old artifact reveals how ancient cultures mass-produced weapons. ##
Ondrej Satoria, an electrician who calls himself "the most famous electrician in the world," threw nearly five scoreless innings against defending champion Japan in his final game for the Czech Republic. Though Japan eventually won 9-0, the Czech team held baseball's best scoreless for seven innings, proving amateurs can compete with professionals.
An electrical worker from Czechia became a viral sensation after striking out baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani with an 80 mph changeup. Now Ondřej Satoria is retiring from international baseball to spend more time with his young son, leaving behind a legacy that helped put Czech baseball on the map.
Japanese fans have embraced the Czech Republic's baseball team as their second favorite squad at the World Baseball Classic, showering them with cheers, jerseys, and handmade signs. The heartwarming bond that started three years ago proves sports can build bridges across continents.
A stone someone thought was just an old barn foundation turned out to be a Bronze Age factory for crafting spearheads. The 3,000-year-old discovery reveals surprising connections across ancient Europe.
Scientists discovered a complete Stone Age hunter's toolkit perfectly preserved for 30,000 years in the Czech Republic. The rare find offers an intimate glimpse into how one person survived the Ice Age.
Archaeologists in the Czech Republic discovered something extraordinary: a complete set of 29 stone tools carefully stored together 30,000 years ago, offering the first glimpse into how prehistoric hunters organized their gear. This ancient "toolbox" is rewriting what we know about how our ancestors lived and traveled.
Brother-sister ice dancers Kateřina and Daniel Mrázek achieved their lifelong dream Monday, competing at the Olympics with gravity-defying moves. Their journey to the world's biggest stage showcases years of dedication paying off.
Zuzana Maderova arrived at the Winter Olympics without a single major career victory and left with an Olympic gold medal. The 22-year-old Czech snowboarder kept her country's winning streak alive in the parallel giant slalom with an unexpected triumph in Livigno.
Britain's Katie Boulter claimed her fourth career tennis title with a comeback victory in the Czech Republic, just weeks after hiring a new coach. The 29-year-old dedicated her win to her team after what she called the hardest year of her career.
A bishop celebrated for healing 80-year-old wounds between Czechs and Germans will lead Prague's historic Catholic archdiocese. Bishop Stanislav Přibyl built his ministry on bringing divided communities together.
Cities worldwide are brewing beer from recycled wastewater, and people can't tell the difference. What started in water-scarce Singapore is now a growing trend from San Francisco to the Czech Republic.
American ski champion Mikaela Shiffrin just shattered a record that stood since the World Cup's creation, becoming the first person ever to win nine discipline titles in Alpine skiing. Her dominant performance sets her up as the favorite for Olympic gold next month.
American ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin just became the first person in World Cup history to win nine season titles in a single discipline. She dominated Sunday's slalom race in the Czech Republic, securing the record with two races still to go before the Olympics.
Paula Moltzan and Mikaela Shiffrin both landed on the podium at a World Cup giant slalom race in the Czech Republic, marking a breakthrough moment for Team USA. Shiffrin's third-place finish ended a nearly two-year absence from the giant slalom podium.
The Czech Republic installed 696 megawatts of solar power in 2025, bringing total capacity to 5.5 gigawatts even as policy uncertainty slowed residential adoption. Meanwhile, the country's energy storage market is positioned for explosive growth with 350 gigawatts of new battery projects in the pipeline.