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Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:12:00 +0200
Football: Sparta Prague, charged by UEFA over racist abuse, also fined by Czechs
Football: Sparta Prague, charged by UEFA over racist abuse, also fined by Czechs

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:18:00 +0200
47th annual Uherské Hradiště film school fest gets underway
47th annual Uherské Hradiště film school fest gets underway

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:30:00 +0200
Adam Ondra finishes sixth in Olympic premiere of sport climbing
Adam Ondra finishes sixth in Olympic premiere of sport climbing

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:07:00 +0200
Czech National Bank again raises key interest rates by 0.25pp
Czech National Bank again raises key interest rates by 0.25pp

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:03:00 +0200
Yo-Yo Ma set to perform on floating stage at Prague Sounds festival
Internationally acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma will be performing on Prague’s Vltava River this September, as part of the Prague Sounds festival which will blend a wide range of musicians and genres into five unique evening concerts. To find out more ...

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:52:00 +0200
German authorities criticise Czech Railways’ system following deadly train accident
Following Wednesday’s train accident in western Bohemia, in which an express train from Munich collided with another passenger train leaving three people dead and dozens injured, German railway organisations have been criticising the safety of Cze...

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:47:00 +0200
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Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:40:00 +0200
KVIFF: Hollywood actor, director Ethan Hawke star guest
KVIFF: Hollywood actor, director Ethan Hawke star guest

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:29:00 +0200
Czech Interpol VP Šárka Havránková seeks presidency
Czech Interpol VP Šárka Havránková seeks presidency

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:11:00 +0200
Researchers identify nearly 300 genes affecting women’s fertility
Researchers identify nearly 300 genes affecting women’s fertility

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:51:00 +0200
Czech speed canoeists clinch another medal in Tokyo
Czech speed canoeists Josef Dostál and Radek Šlouf won bronze in the 1,000 metre double kayak race at the Olympic Games, bringing the Czech team’s medal tally up to nine. While for Radek Šlouf this was his Olympic debut, Josef Dostál stood on ...

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:49:00 +0200
Security Committee meeting on counter-intelligence service (BIS) called off
Security Committee meeting on counter-intelligence service (BIS) called off

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:58:00 +0200
CVVM poll: Health minister most-trusted top politician or official
CVVM poll: Health minister most-trusted top politician or official

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:50:00 +0200
Covid-19: Over 200 new infections registered on Wednesday
Covid-19: Over 200 new infections registered on Wednesday

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:37:00 +0200
Tokyo 2020: On Nationalities, Newborns & Naomi
In a time of global isolation and uncertainty, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics provided a beacon of hope and unity for the world. It was a chance to be united across screens and oceans, to cheer on our nations with as much excitement as for the underdog who...

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:28:00 +0200
ANO holds lead in STEM July poll
ANO holds lead in STEM July poll

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:18:00 +0200
Czech canoeists take another medal at Tokyo Olympics
Czech canoeists take another medal at Tokyo Olympics

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:15:00 +0200
Kristiina Mäki sets new Czech record in women’s 1,500 metres
Kristiina Mäki sets new Czech record in women’s 1,500 metres

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:34:00 +0200
Broumov Monastery alive with the sound of (French Horn) music
The centuries-old Benedictine monastery in the town of Broumov, near the Polish border, is alive with the sound of music. For the seventh time, the abbey is hosting International Horn Courses for a range of aspiring artists, from elementary schoolch...

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:23:00 +0200
Czech scientists develop ‘drones with brains’ to make crowd surveillance far easier
Fights and injuries occurring inside large groups of people could soon be easier to detect, thanks to a new Czech-developed crowd surveillance system that analyses drone footage via the use of neural networks.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:20:00 +0200
Legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma set to perform in Prague
Legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma set to perform in Prague

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:17:00 +0200
Olympics: Veselý and Vadlejch reach men’s javelin final
Olympics: Veselý and Vadlejch reach men’s javelin final

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:34:00 +0200
July saw the fewest company bankruptcies this year
July saw the fewest company bankruptcies this year

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:33:00 +0200
Czechs spent CZK 200 million on cryptocurrencies in July
Czechs spent CZK 200 million on cryptocurrencies in July

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:33:00 +0200
Covid-19: reproduction and incidence numbers down
Covid-19: reproduction and incidence numbers down

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:29:00 +0200
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Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:41:00 +0200
Train crash near Milavče leaves two dead and seven critically injured
Train crash near Milavče leaves two dead and seven critically injured

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:31:00 +0200
Sparta Prague loses 0:2 to AS Monaco in first leg of Champions League qualifier
Sparta Prague loses 0:2 to AS Monaco in first leg of Champions League qualifier

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 19:04:00 +0200
Climber Adam Ondra advances into combined bouldering finals at Olympics
Climber Adam Ondra advances into combined bouldering finals at Olympics

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 19:02:00 +0200
22 political groupings register for October elections into lower-house
22 political groupings register for October elections into lower-house

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:19:00 +0200
German president to visit Czech Republic in August
German president to visit Czech Republic in August

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:54:00 +0200
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Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:44:00 +0200
Constitutional right to protect oneself and others by use of firearms signed by president
Constitutional right to protect oneself and others by use of firearms signed by president

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:34:00 +0200
Škoda Auto significantly boosts operating profit, revenue in first half of 2021
Škoda Auto increased its year-on-year sales revenue by 35.2 percent in the first half of 2021, reaching EUR 10.2 billion. Worldwide deliveries rose by a fifth in year-on-year terms and return on sales by 9.6 percent.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:28:00 +0200
Czech budget deficit rose to historic CZK 279.4 billion high in July
Czech budget deficit rose to historic CZK 279.4 billion high in July

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:21:00 +0200
Prague plans to install its first urban pigeon loft – and steal their eggs
Just like other large cities around the world, Prague has been continuously struggling with an overpopulation of pigeons. Councillors in the Žižkov district have now decided to take a novel approach to the problem. Instead of killing the birds, th...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:09:00 +0200
Memory of the Nation to open first multimedia institute on history of totalitarianism
The Memory of the Nation (Paměť národa) project has for decades collected testimony from witnesses to major events in modern Czech history, including those who fought against Nazism and Communism, or fell victim to those regimes. To date, the pro...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:39:00 +0200
Soldier injured in July munitions explosion dies of injuries
Soldier injured in July munitions explosion dies of injuries

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:21:00 +0200
Czechia to receive second largest monthly vaccine delivery yet in August
Czechia to receive second largest monthly vaccine delivery yet in August

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:23:00 +0200
Veteran Mania! Prague fairgrounds showcase rare, vintage Czechoslovak motorcycles
The Veteran Mania exhibition now underway at Prague’s Výstaviště fairgrounds showcases icons of Czechoslovak motorcycle history - as well as rare French and German models. It is a must-see for anyone interested in the motorbikes that played an ...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:35:00 +0200
Security Committee to discuss reappointing BIS chief on Friday
Security Committee to discuss reappointing BIS chief on Friday

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:02:00 +0200
Romani victims of Holocaust remembered in Prague
Romani victims of Holocaust remembered in Prague

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:10:00 +0200
Radio Prague's Monthly Quiz
Test your knowledge of things Czech!

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:52:00 +0200
Housing loan volume reaches record CZK 39.5 billion in June
Housing loan volume reaches record CZK 39.5 billion in June

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:02:00 +0200
Prague metro reports sharp drop in passenger numbers for 2020
Prague metro transported a total of 251,423 passengers last year, more than 40 percent fewer than in 2019, suggests the Technical Road Administration annual report. Restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic were the main reason for the steep dro...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:38:00 +0200
Czech engineers developing robot for million dollar competition in Louisville Mega Cavern
Engineers at the Czech Technical University in Prague are customising a Boston Dynamics-built robot with which they hope to win an upcoming competition in the United States. The contest, organised by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DA...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:12:00 +0200
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Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:41:00 +0200
Prague Pride Festival gets underway with focus on ‘coming out’
The 2021 Prague Pride festival of LGBT+ culture gets underway in the Czech capital on Monday. The week-long event will bring more than 130 events, including concerts, film screenings, debates and drag performances. However, the event’s main highl...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:47:00 +0200
Trosky Castle: Balancing on a Bohemian Paradise rope
Trosky Castle is among the most visited places in Bohemian Paradise, a protected landscape area north-east of Prague. During the summer months, the castle ruins including two distinctive rocks are a popular destination for slackliners. They are movi...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:37:00 +0200
Belarusian Olympian offered asylum by Czechia reportedly opts for Poland
Belarusian Olympian offered asylum by Czechia reportedly opts for Poland

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:15:00 +0200
Prague Pride festival launches under ‘coming out’ theme
Prague Pride festival launches under ‘coming out’ theme

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:15:00 +0200
Hockey: NHL Boston Bruins veteran David Krejčí to play for Olomouc
Hockey: NHL Boston Bruins veteran David Krejčí to play for Olomouc

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:02:00 +0200
Prague public transport company raises ticket prices
Prague public transport company raises ticket prices

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:53:00 +0200
Sunday saw lowest number of coronavirus cases since beginning of July
Sunday saw lowest number of coronavirus cases since beginning of July

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:46:00 +0200
October election: 29 entities have submitted candidate lists so far
October election: 29 entities have submitted candidate lists so far

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:43:00 +0200
Future of counterintelligence chief Koudelka may be discussed by PM and President this Monday
Future of counterintelligence chief Koudelka may be discussed by PM and President this Monday

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 19:12:00 +0200
COC report finds no systemic error took place during flight to Tokyo Olympics
COC report finds no systemic error took place during flight to Tokyo Olympics

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:53:00 +0200
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Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:47:00 +0200
Around 100 people annually begin gender transition process, according to health insurers
Around 100 people annually begin gender transition process, according to health insurers

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:30:00 +0200
PM: Regional administrations should also grant two days of holidays to vaccinated workers
PM: Regional administrations should also grant two days of holidays to vaccinated workers

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:11:00 +0200
Government coronavirus measures eased from Sunday
Government coronavirus measures eased from Sunday

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:01:00 +0200
Tennis duo Barbora Krejčíková and Kateřina Siniaková win gold in Tokyo
Tennis duo Barbora Krejčíková and Kateřina Siniaková win gold in Tokyo

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:05:00 +0200
Three Wishes by Bohuslav Martinů and Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes
Three Wishes by Bohuslav Martinů and Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes (French artist associated with the Dada movement) is one of the strangest works in opera history.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:05:00 +0200
Louis Armstrong’s Prague concerts – a major event
August 4 is the 120th anniversary of the birth of Louis Armstrong, one of the greatest names in modern music. The jazz pioneer’s visit to Prague in 1965 was an unforgettable moment for local fans.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:43:00 +0200
Silver medal for Markéta Vondroušová after loss to Belinda Bencic in Olympics tennis final
Silver medal for Markéta Vondroušová after loss to Belinda Bencic in Olympics tennis final

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:09:00 +0200
Foreign students from extreme risk countries allowed to stay in Czechia
Foreign students from extreme risk countries allowed to stay in Czechia

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:37:00 +0200
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Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:30:00 +0200
Saturday’s Castle and Chateau Night will see 76 sites open to visitors
Saturday’s Castle and Chateau Night will see 76 sites open to visitors

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:47:00 +0200
Members of presidential security charged with embezzlement
Members of presidential security charged with embezzlement

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:37:00 +0200
Government approves programme to help Afghan translators threatened by Taliban
Government approves programme to help Afghan translators threatened by Taliban

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:22:00 +0200
Weapons amnesty ends at midnight July 31
Weapons amnesty ends at midnight July 31

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:06:00 +0200
Slav Epic on show in Moravský Krumlov
Slav Epic on show in Moravský Krumlov

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:30:00 +0200
Czechs bring Tokyo gold medal tally up to three after victories in canoe slalom and judo
Jiří Prskavec won the first ever Czech Olympic gold medal in the kayak/canoe slalom on Friday. Just a few hours later, Lukáš Krpálek solidified his dominance in the heavyweight judo category, bringing the Czech Olympic Team’s gold medal tally...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:57:00 +0200
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Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:29:00 +0200
Czech judoka Lukas Krpálek wins gold at Tokyo Olympics
Czech judoka Lukas Krpálek wins gold at Tokyo Olympics

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:24:00 +0200
Record growth in second quarter but economists disappointed
The Czech economy expanded by 7.8 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2021, according to a preliminary estimate from the Czech Statistics Office published on Friday. Gross domestic product grew by 0.6 percent on the previous quarter.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:14:00 +0200
Czech economy up by 7.8 year-on-year in 2Q
Czech economy up by 7.8 year-on-year in 2Q

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:13:00 +0200
Slight increase in Covid cases on Thursday
Slight increase in Covid cases on Thursday

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:10:00 +0200
Government approves aid program for Afghan interpreters
Government approves aid program for Afghan interpreters

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:57:00 +0200
Map creator: I wanted to show richness of modern architecture in Prague
The recently published Modern Prague Map brings together 50 of the most significant examples of 20th century architecture in the Czech capital. Featuring photos by Tomáš Souček, the coolly designed, bilingual map is the creation of Adam Štěch. ...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:24:00 +0200
Jiří Prskavec wins kayak slalom in Tokyo for Czechs’ second gold
Jiří Prskavec wins kayak slalom in Tokyo for Czechs’ second gold

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:02:00 +0200
Cabinet approves two days paid leave for vaccinated state employees
Cabinet approves two days paid leave for vaccinated state employees

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0200
Jáchymov – the oldest radon spa in the world
A fifteen-minute drive north of Karlovy Vary, Jáchymov is the oldest radon spa in the world. First established as a silver mining settlement, the town became a popular spa destination at the beginning of the 20th century. But in the 1950s, local sp...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:09:00 +0200
Minister: No tests for children before return from high or very high risk states
Minister: No tests for children before return from high or very high risk states

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:58:00 +0200
Czech government plans to help Afghan interpreters pursued by Taliban
The Czech Defence Ministry has developed a programme to help Afghan translators and other support staff who served with Czech troops in Afghanistan. The latest version of the programme is set to be put forward to the government at a special meeting ...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:59:00 +0200
Zeman calls for swift assistance to Afghans who helped Czech Army
Zeman calls for swift assistance to Afghans who helped Czech Army

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:47:00 +0200
Leading translator of English-language literature Miroslav Jindra dies at 91
Leading translator of English-language literature Miroslav Jindra dies at 91

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:02:00 +0200
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Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:54:00 +0200
Declining trend of new Covid cases continues, reproduction number at 0.86
Declining trend of new Covid cases continues, reproduction number at 0.86

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:42:00 +0200
Primeval forest in Jizera Mountains placed on UNESCO World Heritage list
An area of the Jizera Mountains in North Bohemia known as Jizerskohorské bučiny (Jizera Mountain  Beechwood) has been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is the first Czech natural site to have been recognized in this way.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:51:00 +0200
Parts shortage to shut Škoda plant for longer than originally planned
Parts shortage to shut Škoda plant for longer than originally planned

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:39:00 +0200
Czechs take two more medals – including first gold – at Olympics
Czechs take two more medals – including first gold – at Olympics

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:38:00 +0200
Czech tennis players set for two medals after reaching Olympic finals
Czech tennis players set for two medals after reaching Olympic finals

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:31:00 +0200
Jizera Mountains beechwood area makes UNESCO World Heritage List
Jizera Mountains beechwood area makes UNESCO World Heritage List

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:10:00 +0200
Czech Equestrian Team back at Olympic games for the first time since 1936
For the first time in 85 years the Czech Olympic team in Tokyo includes an equestrian group. Four Czech riders qualified for the Olympics this year and will be showing off their skills in the next two weeks. Among them is a promising young horse and...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:08:00 +0200
Prague City Hall fights to preserve “unique” villa from demolition
Prague City Hall is currently fighting to preserve a rare villa built in the English style of the late nineteenth century. The villa was recently placed on the market and its prospective new owner intends to demolish it in order to build a modern ho...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:38:00 +0200
The Czech town of Nasavrky to host Lughnasadh, an annual festival of Celtic culture
The Czech Republic is not a country that people normally associate with the Celts, but the fact is that they have a firm place in Czech history. Celtic culture has many fans in the Czech Republic who annually organize a Lughnasadh harvest festival ...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:29:00 +0200
Babiš promises two days paid leave to vaccinated state employees
Babiš promises two days paid leave to vaccinated state employees

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:24:00 +0200
Prague government has programme for Afghan collaborators, says Metnar
Prague government has programme for Afghan collaborators, says Metnar

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:13:00 +0200
New flat prices in Prague jump nearly 10 percent
New flat prices in Prague jump nearly 10 percent

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:08:00 +0200
Minister: Event organisers must check audience’s Covid status
Minister: Event organisers must check audience’s Covid status

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:52:00 +0200
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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:51:00 +0200
Czech women reach Olympics tennis semi-finals
Czech women reach Olympics tennis semi-finals

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:53:00 +0200
ČEZ completes Bulgarian market exit in EUR 335 million asset sale
ČEZ completes Bulgarian market exit in EUR 335 million asset sale

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:30:00 +0200
Coronavirus cases in Czechia continue to fall, Delta variant dominant
Coronavirus cases in Czechia continue to fall, Delta variant dominant

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:41:00 +0200
Hackers claim they have stolen gigabytes of data belonging to Czech public agencies
Hackers claim they have stolen gigabytes of data belonging to Czech public agencies

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:57:00 +0200
Court rules wearing of face masks in inside spaces is insufficiently justified
Court rules wearing of face masks in inside spaces is insufficiently justified

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:30:00 +0200
Czech chemicals manufacturer Draslovka expands into US and South Africa
Czech chemicals manufacturer Draslovka expands into US and South Africa

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:16:00 +0200
iHned: Easing of restrictions means saving no longer priority for many
Czechs have in recent months shown an increased willingness to draw on the money they saved up during the Covid crisis, with banks reporting relatively high spending, iHned.cz reported.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:35:00 +0200
Questions as children targeted to raise overall vaccination rate
The Czech Ministry of Health wants to vaccinate more children against Covid-19 – and soon, with a view to vaccinated pupils being able to return to classrooms without tests in September. But some say the jab shouldn’t be given to children to boo...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:34:00 +0200
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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:19:00 +0200
Transparency International calls for audit on Office of the President tenders
Transparency International calls for audit on Office of the President tenders

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:58:00 +0200
Czech government wants construction of at least one battery gigafactory and lithium mining plant
Czech government wants construction of at least one battery gigafactory and lithium mining plant

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:49:00 +0200
Czechs back in spending mood, but many pubs and restaurants still struggling to make comeback
The warm weather and the easing of coronavirus restrictions have put Czechs back in a spending mood with the country’s largest bank Česká Sporitelna reporting a record number of transactions in June, beating even December’s Christmas sales. De...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:41:00 +0200
More than 10 million coronavirus vaccine doses applied in Czechia
More than 10 million coronavirus vaccine doses applied in Czechia

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:33:00 +0200
Markéta Vondroušová beats Naomi Osaka to advance into Olympics quarterfinals
Markéta Vondroušová beats Naomi Osaka to advance into Olympics quarterfinals

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:29:00 +0200
Police in Ostrava searching for escaped crocodile
Police in Ostrava searching for escaped crocodile

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:26:00 +0200
Covid restrictions to be further eased from August 1
Covid restrictions to be further eased from August 1

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:57:00 +0200
Czechs win their first medals at Tokyo Olympics
The Czech Republic’s first medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games was won on Monday by canoeist Lukáš Rohan in the water slalom category. Just hours later, fencer Alexander Choupenitch added another medal, this time bronze, breaking a century lon...

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:04:00 +0200
Fencer Alexander Choupenitch wins bronze medal in fleuret at Tokyo Olympics
Fencer Alexander Choupenitch wins bronze medal in fleuret at Tokyo Olympics



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