Israel level with Sweden at Davis Cup Mar 7, 2009
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga put France level with Czech Republic in Ostrava, beating Radek Stepanek 7-5 6-2 7-6 after the home side had taking an unexpected lead when Tomas Berdych beat Davis Cup debutant and world number eight Gilles Simon. Germany and Austria were also locked at 1-1 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen after the home team's Rainer Schuettler lost to Stefan Koubek and Philipp Kohlschreiber came back from two sets down to beat Juergen Melzer. (International Herald Tribune)
* Politics overshadows Davis Cup tie Mar 6, 2009
Also in the first round, its Argentina vs. Netherlands in Buenos Aires; Czech Republic vs. France in Ostrava; Croatia vs. Chile in Porec; Romania vs. Russia in Sibiu; and Germany vs. Austria in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. In Malmo, the decision to play without fans sparked criticism from tennis officials in both Sweden and Israel, as well as the International Tennis Federation. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
World Goup: First round preview Mar 6, 2009
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) - Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic will face Gilles Simon of France on Friday in the opening singles match of the Davis Cup's first round series between the countries. Thursday's draw also put Radek Stepanek against France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on indoor carpet at CEZ Arena. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
In the Arena: The politics of Davis Cup security: How far is too far? Mar 6, 2009
The politics of Davis Cup security: How far is too far. - International Herald Tribune. (International Herald Tribune)
Sweden-Israel Davis Cup overshadowed by politics Mar 5, 2009
"We know for Roger it wasn't an easy decision to make, but I think it's very important for his career that he make this decision,'' teammate Stanislas Wawrinka said.Also in the first round, it's Argentina vs. Netherlands in Buenos Aires; Czech Republic vs. France in Ostrava; Croatia vs. Chile in Porec; Romania vs. Russia in Sibiu; and Germany vs. Austria in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.In Malmo, the decision to play without fans sparked criticism from tennis officials in Sweden and Israel, as well as... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Utah Track and Field Welcomes 10 Newcomers for 2009-10 Feb 27, 2009
In 2007, Johnson won the gold medal in the women's 400-meter run at the Western Canada Summer Games and also represented Canada at the IAAF World Youth Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. More recently in 2008, Johnson was a semi-finalist in the 400-meter run at the IAAF World Youth Championships in Poland and a fourth-place finisher at the Commonwealth Youth Games. (Utahutes.com)
Track and Field Signs Five Impressive Student-Athletes to National Letters of Intent Feb 17, 2009
The Cardinals also signed standout middle distance runner Howard Shepard III. Shepard, a Lancaster, Texas native, was a finalist in the World Youth Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic in 2007 ... Finalist in the 2007 World Youth Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (Uoflsports.com)
Local Weather Feb 8, 2009
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 02/08/09 07:15:32 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 89% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Complete Davis Cup Results Feb 12, 2008
At Ostrava, Czech Republic. Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic, def. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
* Hewitt and Hanley eliminate Taiwan Feb 10, 2008
The Czech Republic were comfortably in control against Belgium in Ostrava where Tomas Berdych beat Kristof Vliegen 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 and Radek Stepanek saw off Steve Darcis 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/5). At Ramat Hasharon, Israel and Sweden were level after Dudi Sela beat Jonas Bjorkman 7-6 (10/8), 6-3, 6-1 before Thomas Johansson saw off Harel Levy 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Weekend Time Schedule Feb 9, 2008
ITF, Davis Cup, WORLD GROUP, first round: United States vs. Austria at Vienna, Austria; Serbia vs. Russia at Moscow; Belgium vs. Czech Republic at Ostrava, Czech Republic; Britain vs. Argentina at Buenos Aires, Argentina; Sweden vs. Israel at Ramat Hasharon, Israel; South Korea vs. Germany at Braunschweig, Germany; Spain vs. Peru at Lima, Peru; France vs. Romania at Sibiu, Romania. EUROPE/AFRICA ZONE, Group I, first round: Latvia vs. Macedonia at Skopje, Macedonia; Poland vs. Switzerland at... (International Herald Tribune)
Russia leading Novak-less Serbs Feb 9, 2008
He said Djokovic would "probably'' play doubles on Saturday. Russian Marat Safin is doubtful for doubles because of a right calf strain. Russia is unbeaten in 14 home series since 1995. The winner will play either Belgium or the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals in April.Tsonga gives France edge over Romania SIBIU, Romania (AP) -- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeated Andrei Pavel 6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in his Davis Cup debut Friday to give France a 2-0 lead over Romania. Richard Gasquet defeated Victor... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Tennis: U.S. and Russia take 2-0 leads in first Davis Cup matches Feb 9, 2008
In Ostrava, Czech Republic, Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek had straight-set victories over Belgium. The 10th-ranked Berdych defeated Kristof Vliegen of Belgium, 6-3, 6-1, 6-4, but Stepanek needed two tiebreakers to beat Steve Darcis, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-5). (International Herald Tribune)
Keynan Parker--Welcome to Beaver Nation Feb 7, 2008
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Mottram faces Ethiopian test Jan 22, 2008
Mottram, 27, has had several epic battles with the younger Bekele in the past year, the Australian winning in Oregon and Ostrava, Czech Republic. "I've had some good battles against Bekele and I'm looking forward to racing against him again," said Mottram, who finished a disappointing 13th in the 5000m at last year's World Championships in Osaka. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
2008 sports calendar Jan 4, 2008
12 Track and field, IAAF Grand Prix, Golden Spike, Ostrava, Czech Republic. 12 Ice Hockey, NHL Awards, Toronto. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Triumphant Americans look ahead to title defence Dec 4, 2007
One of those was a tricky first-round clash on clay against the Czech Republic in Ostrava ... In both Ostrava and Gothenburg, Blake lost the only meaningful singles matches he played. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Davis Cup triumph for US Dec 2, 2007
The Americans reached the final with victories over the Czech Republic at Ostrava, Spain at Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Sweden in the semifinals at Gothenburg. "My vocabulary isn't big enough I'm so happy," Blake said of trying to describe his feelings. (iAfrica.com)
Hasay aims for another West title at Mt. SAC Nov 30, 2007
Hasay earned a silver medal in the women's 1,500 meters at the World Youth Championships at Ostrava, Czech Republic last July. November 30, 2007. (Santa Maria Times)
Stanford Women's Gymnastics Announces Letter-Of-Intent Signings Nov 17, 2007
She had high finishes in a pair of 2007 meets, taking first on balance beam at the 2007 Ostrava World Cup, as well as second on floor exercise at the Glasgow World Cup. She also competed in the 2007 European Championships and was a World Championships team member in 2006 and 2007. (Pac-10.org)
Classroom actionEurope's Roma hail court ruling on school segregation Nov 17, 2007
In a landmark decision, the Court ruled in favour of 16 young people from the city of Ostrava in the east of the Czech Republic. "This is the best news we've had in a long time," Alexandre Marc, director of the Budapest-based Roma Education Fund, told the BBC.. (BBC News -- Europe)
Czechs found guilty of bias in Roma schooling Nov 14, 2007
The test case was brought on behalf of 18 Roma, from the Ostrava region of the Czech Republic, who had had their complaints dismissed by the Czech courts in the 90s ... Evidence brought to the court by Roma activists and human rights groups showed that in the Ostrava region more than half the population of Roma children were confined to "special schools" and denied entry to the general education system. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Court rules on Roma 'segregation' Nov 14, 2007
The court ruled by 13 votes to four that the 18 children, from the North Moravian city of Ostrava, had had their human rights violated when Czech authorities sent them to special schools without adequate justification. The separate schooling had had serious implications for the children's academic prospects and future careers, their lawyers argued. (BBC News -- Europe)
Discrimination win for Roma Nov 14, 2007
Evidence brought to the court by Roma activists and human rights groups showed that in the Ostrava region of the Czech Republic, more than half the population of Roma children were confined to "special schools" and denied entry to the general education system. The Roma rights centre said any Roma child in the region was 27 times more likely than a non-Roma to be placed in a "special" school, and that the pupils in the special schools were more than 50 per cent Roma. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Bodybuilding: Sazali sizzles with fourth title Oct 29, 2007
He was the silver medallist in the 2005 edition in Shanghai but bounced back to win his third title in Ostrava, Czech Republic last year. More News. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Imports 'failed', but locals will take up baton: Athletics chief Sep 24, 2007
"The closer scrutiny of foreign-born athletes augurs well for the local athletics fraternity, for the SAA can concentrate on grooming the home-grown talent coming through the Singapore Sports School and other institutions under the Ministry of Education. Eight of the Republic's best youngsters qualified for July's World Youth Championships in Ostrava, the Czech Republic (see box), and Mr Loh is counting on this pool of juniors to kick-start a new era in track and field."There's a new generation... (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
ArcelorMittal to Increase Shipments by 20 Percent Amid `Buoyant' Demand Sep 11, 2007
In a separate statement today, the company said it is spending $18 million on a plant in Ostrava in the Czech Republic to meet demand in Eastern Europe for sheet steel. To contact the reporter on this story: James Ludden in London at. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Sazali feels better chance of winning in new category Sep 8, 2007
Sazali, who won the Mr Universe title at the World Championships in Malacca (2000), Moscow (2004) and Ostrava, Czech Republic (2006), said the 70kg category would pose a new challenge to him. More and more bodybuilders are coming up and posing a stiff challenge in the 65kg category. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Mottram has a head start over African 5000m rivals Aug 30, 2007
The seven Ethiopians and nine Kenyans opted to stand behind the lanky Australian before the start at the Golden Spike in Ostrava in the Czech Republic ... "They probably won't give me the space on Sunday that they did in Ostrava, but they will be definitely thinking of me and they may even have a plan to try and race against me. We don't know. "If they do, that just means they are thinking about me, they are worried about what I might be able to offer on Sunday ... I've done some races, Ostrava... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
WEATHER: Thunderstorms possible Aug 28, 2007
Czech Republic - Ostrava. Czech Republic - Praha Kbely. (Florida Today)
Carpathian UK Regulatory Announcement: AIM Rule 26 Information Aug 16, 2007
The Company has its Corporate Head Office in Perth, Western Australia and an Operations Office in Ostrava, Czech Republic. For further information about the company please visit. (BusinessWire)
Hasay named to All-American list Jul 26, 2007
47) in the 1,500 at the IAAF World Youth Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic July 13. Finally back home, 'm getting rested a little bit, Hasay said. (Santa Maria Times)
U.S. softball cruises to two more wins at World Cup Jul 15, 2007
66 to advance to the final of the World Youth Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The older Purvis sister, Julian, had the second-best time in the semis of the girls' 100 hurdles, zipping to a winning 13. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Devils hire Brent Sutter Jul 14, 2007
Track and field: Jordan Hasay, a sophomore last season at Mission Prep-San Luis Obispo, took second in the girls 1,500 meters at the World Youth Championships at Ostrava, Czech Republic. Hasay ran 4:17. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
AG's Hasay takes 2nd in 1,500 at Worlds Jul 14, 2007
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic Jordan Hasay's second-best 1,500 meter time was good for silver Friday in the biggest race of her young life to date ... The USATF had originally invited Hasay to run the 3,000 at Ostrava. (Santa Maria Times)
Davis breaks youth record Jul 13, 2007
Tim Stevens, Staff Writer Southeast Raleigh rising junior Wayne Davis II set a youth world record Thursday in winning the 110-meters hurdles finals in the fifth annual IAAF World Youth Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Davis ran a 13. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bekele is vulnerable: Mottram Jul 13, 2007
" Bekele pulled out of the world cross country championships a short distance from the finish line earlier this year. Shortly after Zersenay Tadesse, who went on to win the race, passed him the 10-time champion stopped because of stomach pains. Bekele also withdrew from Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon in early June. "He's been pretty quiet since the world cross country, this will be his first outing on the track in the summer, I'm looking forward to the first opportunity to have a crack at... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Isinbayeva ready for some competition in Rome at Golden Gala meet Jul 12, 2007
66 in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hasay eases into 1,500 meter finals Jul 12, 2007
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic Jordan Hasay's first international race went just fine ... 50), are not in the Ostrava field ... However, the USATF asked her on June 23 if she wanted to race in the 1,500 at Ostrava, and Hasay eventually opted for the shorter race. (Santa Maria Times)
Record no. of locals at youth athletics meet Jul 6, 2007
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 17 young Malaysian athletes, three of them women, have qualified on merit for the fifth edition of the IAAF World Youth Athletics championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic from July 11-15. Malaysian Amateur Athletic Union (MAAU) programme coordinator C. Ramanathan said that this was a record number of athletes who have qualified under Category B for the world meet, which is for Under-16 athletes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Blincoe Runs Olympic Qualifying Time Jul 4, 2007
Former Villanova University men's track standout and current Wildcat assistant coach Adrian Blincoe recorded the Olympic "A" standard in the 5000 meter run at a meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic ... - Former Villanova University men's track standout and current Wildcat assistant coach recorded the Olympic "A" standard in the 5000 meter run at a meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic on Wednesday, June 27. (Villanova.com)
Czech, German bird flu have same origin-Germany Jun 29, 2007
A foundry hand walks across a stream of liquid iron in a steel foundry of the largest steelworks of the Czech Republic Mittal Steel Ostrava June 26, 2007 ... Tens of thousands of people have lost jobs in the mining and metals industries in the Ostrava region during post-Communist restructuring. (Reuters AlertNet)
Masterful Mottram gets one over world title rivals Jun 29, 2007
THEY mucked round with the pace; they mucked round with the race; but they couldn't muck round with Craig Mottram's mind at the Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava, Czech Republic ... With Bekele not running the 5000m in Osaka and Commonwealth champion Augustine Choge reportedly considering his options, the runners behind Mottram in Ostrava could be the main contenders for medals at the world championships. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Gebrselassie sets two records at Golden Spike Jun 28, 2007
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) -- Haile Gebrselassie set two world records in the rarely contested one-hour event at the Golden Spike on Wednesday, eclipsing the mark for the time-limited race and adding another at 20,000 meters. In both events, Gebrselassie broke the 16-year-old records of Mexico's Arturo Barrios set in La Fleche, France. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Orioles taking longer look at Trembley Jun 28, 2007
77 miles) at the IAAF Grand Prix Golden Spike meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic. He also set a world record in the 20,000 meters en route. (Boston Globe)
Gebrselassie breaks 2 world records in 1-hour run at Golden Spike meet Jun 28, 2007
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic Haile Gebrselassie set two world records in the rarely contested 1-hour event Wednesday, eclipsing the mark for the time-limited race and adding another at 20,000 meters along the way. In both events, Gebrselassie broke the 16-year-old records of Mexico's Arturo Barrios set in La Fleche, France. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Gebrselassie sets world record in 1-hour run Jun 28, 2007
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) Haile Gebrselassie set a world record in the men's rare one-hour race Wednesday, running 21. 285 kilometers (12. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mottram all set for dress rehearsal Jun 26, 2007
"You won't get every man and his dog wanting to run this. It will be a situation where I will be able run the best way I want. It's the ideal race for me. There will be a pacemaker; it will be structured in a way I can get the most out of it. "We committed to go to Ostrava a long time ago, [coach] Nic [Bideau] and I. It will be fast, it will be a pace run at 12 ... " World 5000m cross-country and world road-running champion Zersenay Tadesse has been confirmed to race in Ostrava. Tariku Bekele,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hasay meets Olympic mark in Indy Jun 24, 2007
Then, Hasay will embark on a greater challenge: the World Youth Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. She is scheduled to make her international debut in the 3,000 meter race on the first day of the meet, which runs from July 11 to 15. (Lompoc Record, CA)
International Trains to Vienna Jun 16, 2007
Ostrava, Czech Republic to Vienna, Austria: Train travel time 3h00. International Trains to Vienna, Austria from Poland. (Suite101.com)
Southeast's Davis hurdles challenges Jun 15, 2007
He has been selected by USA Track and Field to the team that will compete in the IAAF World Youth Track and Field championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic on July 11-15. He was one of two athletes from the state selected to the team of 41 boys and girls who will represent the nation against other 15-17 year-olds from around the world. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Caps star tops the charts Jun 9, 2007
DAVIS MAKES TEAM USA: Southeast Raleigh hurdler Wayne Davis has been named to Team USA for the IAAF World Youth Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The youth championships will be held July 11-15. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stumbles no problem for Hasay in 3,200 Jun 3, 2007
After the Golden West meet, it's the U.S. Junior Nationals later this month, the U.S. Youth Championships July 3-8 and then the World Youth Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic July 11-15. June 3, 2007. (Santa Maria Times)
CIF STATE TRACK & FIELD MEETPurvis kids run with fast crowdWith 2 state titles, girls run and jump for 4 more May 31, 2007
" The sisters, vibrant and good students all, will show that speed this weekend in the CIF State Meet at Hughes Stadium on the campus of Sacramento City College. Amber and Julian, both 5-foot-9 juniors, are defending state champions in the long jump and 100-meter hurdles, respectively. Ashton, a 5-7 freshman, has the best 100 and 200 times in the state and last month recorded the fastest 100 time ever for a 14-year-old girl, going 11.40 to win the Sacramento Meet of Champions, also at Hughes.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Blair Dinsdale to represent U.S. at Youth World Championships May 25, 2007
The North Tama junior appears set to plant a flag in a foreign land this summer, July 11-15 at the IAAF World Youth Championships, in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The trip will mark Dinsdale's first foray out of the country. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Chandler track star headed to world meet May 24, 2007
Chandler High sophomore Bryce Lamb will compete in the IAAF World Youth Championships, July 11-15, in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Lamb, who won the Class 5A Division I triple jump championship two weeks ago, will be among 31 athletes, 16 of them male, who will be part of Team USA, based on performances from the 2006 USA Youth Outdoor Track and Field Championships. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Hasay to Czech out Europe May 19, 2007
Still, Jordan Hasay was relieved when the notification came that she was on the United States Youth team that will compete in the World Juniors Track and Field Meet July 11-15 in Ostrava, Czech Republic ... Hasay didn't seem at all disappointed that she apparently won't be running the 1,500 at Ostrava ... Not only will the Indy race give her 5,000 track experience, t'll help me get used to the heat that'll be there in the Ostrava race, said Hasay. (Santa Maria Times)
Braves need two late comebacks for CIF win May 18, 2007
Hasay will race in the 3,000 meters in the meet, that takes place July 11-15 at Ostrava, Czech Republic. She was notified of her selection Thursday night. (Santa Maria Times)
Righetti wraps up top playoff seed May 10, 2007
At press time Hasay was the leading contender for a spot in the women's 1,500 meters for the U.S. team that will compete at the World Juniors Meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic July 11-15. She was also the only one in the U.S. who had met the women's 3,000-meter standard. (Santa Maria Times)
SARASOTA REDS CZECH CATCHER MAKES SELF AT HOME Apr 16, 2007
He's a 19-year-old catcher from Ostrava, a city in the Czech Republic of 310,000 people. The Czech Republic has not played baseball for long, and the sport isn't nearly as popular as it is in the United States, but scouts are starting to take a closer look there, hoping to unearth hidden gems. (Herald-Tribune)
All around the world Mar 14, 2007
Right now, I m in Ostrava, Czech Republic. I ve been gone for almost 2 weeks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Medical abuse?Roma women claim coercive sterilisation in Czech Republic Mar 14, 2007
By Marina Denysenko BBC News, Ostrava, Czech Republic ... "I was sterilised when I was 21", says Elena Gorolova, an ethnic Roma (Gypsy) woman living in Ostrava in the east of the Czech Republic ... "Sterilisation was used as a means of birth control," says Kumar Vishwanathan, head of Life Together, an Ostrava-based NGO for Roma rights. (BBC News -- Health)
Nucor Picks Danieli To Revamp Memphis Mini-Mill Feb 21, 2007
Agellis Group AB, which develops advanced technologies for process surveillance, has a second order for a slag-level controller from Mittal Steel Ostrava in the Czech Republic. Earlier, Agellis was tapped for two instruments, to which is added a second order for a level-measuring instrument to control production from a twin BOF melt shop, through ladle processing, to the continuous caster. (33Metalproducing)
U.S. may be well positioned for Davis Cup run Feb 20, 2007
Imagine William J. Kellogg's surprise, then, when before the recent United States-Czech Republic Davis Cup tie, Kellogg and others associated with the American effort were transported to an abandoned coal mine near Ostrava in the Czech Republic for the official dinner preceding the event ... Dinner concluding, the visiting Americans were taken on a tour of the mine as Ostrava, a community of about 80,000 in the eastern part of the Czech Republic, acted to recognize its coal mining history ...... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
