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The world's best Paralympic archers are gathering in Czechia this week for the second event in a new international series designed to give athletes with disabilities more chances to compete at the highest level. India leads with 16 athletes, including reigning Paralympic champion Harvinder Singh.
Czech lawmakers are clearing the path for faster solar energy growth by eliminating a tax loophole that penalized clean energy storage. The changes could become law by year's end, making renewable energy more affordable for thousands of households and businesses.
A young Swedish women's hockey team delivered on their coach's bold promise, stunning Czechia 2-0 to reach the Olympic semifinals for the first time since 2014. Led by 21-year-old goalkeeper Ebba Traff Svensson's 29 saves and 19-year-old college freshman Hanna Olsson's crucial goal, Sweden proved they belong among the world's elite.
Bosnia and Herzegovina are heading to the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory sent their home crowd into wild celebration. It's their first World Cup qualification in 12 years, joined by Czechia who also ended a long drought with their own shootout win.
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.
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Bafana Bafana earned a crucial 1-1 draw against Czechia at the 2026 World Cup, keeping their historic knockout stage hopes firmly in their own hands. One win against South Korea on June 25 sends South Africa through to the round of 32 for the first time ever.
A full-time electrician from Czechia received a standing ovation from 40,000 Japanese fans in his final international baseball game after becoming a national hero for striking out superstar Shohei Ohtani. Ondrej Satoria pitched 4.2 scoreless innings against the world champions before returning to his day job.
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South Africa's national soccer team rescued a crucial 1-1 draw against Czechia with a second-half penalty, keeping their 2026 World Cup hopes burning bright. Captain Ronwen Williams rallied his teammates to ignore the noise and trust each other after a tough opening loss.
Olympic silver medallists Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson finally captured the gold medal they'd been chasing at one of beach volleyball's premier events. Their victory in Ostrava, Czechia completed a three-year medal collection at the tournament they call their favorite.
Mexico's national soccer team just did something they've never done before at a World Cup: win every single group stage match. The 3-0 victory over Czechia sent 81,000 fans into a rainy Mexico City night celebrating their team's historic achievement.
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.
American skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin dominated her final race before the 2026 Winter Olympics, claiming her 108th World Cup victory and ninth slalom Crystal Globe. The two-time Olympic champion won by 1.67 seconds in Czechia, extending her incredible winning streak.
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.
The University of Minnesota system is sending more Olympic hockey players than any other NCAA school, with 21 athletes representing seven countries in Italy. Between both campuses, Golden Gophers and Bulldogs will compete for medals starting this week.
U.S. women's hockey and mixed doubles curling teams both won their debut matches Thursday at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Meanwhile, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn showed she's pushing through a torn ACL to compete for her fourth Olympic medal.
An extra-time goal sent DR Congo to the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in over five decades, sparking celebrations in rain-soaked streets across Kinshasa. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, and four other nations also secured their spots in historic qualifying matches.
American mountain biker Makena Kellerman just claimed her second World Cup gold medal this month, while three US BMX athletes earned podium spots in France. Team USA's young cycling stars are having their best season yet. #
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.
Viktor Gyokeres scored in the final minutes to send Sweden to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Poland. Turkey also celebrated their first World Cup qualification in 24 years with a 1-0 win over Kosovo.
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.
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