Liu Xiang to attend 18th Asian Athletics Championships Nov 10, 2009
87 in an IAAF Grand Prix meeting in Ostrava, Czech Republic in 2008. Liu was the first Chinese man to win a track and field Olympic gold medal in Athens and became the world champion in 2007 World Athletics Championships in Japan. (Xinhuanet, China)
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His first solo exhibition was in autumn 2002 in the Czech Republic and was organized with the support of the Ostrava group of artists called "Spolek Mlejn". For the last 8 years Eugene Ivanov has lived and worked in Prague, co-operating with Prague and Ostrava galleries and publishing houses. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Forecast » Sep 23, 2009
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Cheap Flights to Prague from the UK... Sep 14, 2009
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Prague.tel Launched Aug 26, 2009
Tel City Sites in the Czech Republic include: Prague, Praha, Ostrava, Brno, Plzen, Pilsen, Karlovy Vary, Cesky Krumlov, Liberec, Hradec Kralove, Pardubice, Usti nad Labem, Olomouc, Ceske Budejovice, Kladno, Spindleruv Mlyn, Moravia and Morava. Complete Network launch, in both English and Czech language, is scheduled for November 2009. (PR Newswire)
Erik Cole Dream Big Foundation weekend events set in Oswego (6) Aug 2, 2009
This past year s team captured its first world title at the 2009 International Paralympic Committee Ice Sledge Hockey World Championship in Ostrava, Czech Republic. USA player Andy Yohe scored with 11 seconds left in the gold-medal game to secure the win. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
* Spain survive, US dumped out of Davis Cup Jul 14, 2009
At least Juan Martin del Potro had made sure Argentinas contest against the Czech Republic went to the wire when he trumped Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the first reverse singles to level the tie at 2-2 in Ostrava. Although Del Potro won both his singles rubbers, the Czechs proved that the Davis Cup was more than a one-man show. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Spain survive, no escape route for US and Argentina Jul 14, 2009
At least Juan Martin del Potro had made sure Argentinas contest against the Czech Republic would go down to the wire when he trumped Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the first reverse singles to level the tie at 2-2 in Ostrava. Radek Stepanek had been troubled by a knee injury but appeared to be in a trance as he barely put a foot wrong in a 7-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Juan Monaco to condemn the 2008 runners-up to a 3-2 defeat. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Croatia knock out US to reach Davis Cup last four Jul 13, 2009
The Czech Republic, whose lone Davis Cup title came back in 1980, eliminated last year s finalists Argentina in Ostrava with Radek Stepanek defeating Juan Monaco 7-6 (7-5), 6-3, 6-2 in the decisive rubber. It was a disappointment for the Argentines who earlier saw the balance tip briefly in their favour when world No. 5 Juan Martin del Potro beat Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Spain, Czech Republic reach Davis Cup semis Jul 13, 2009
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) -- Radek Stepanek beat Juan Monaco in the final reverse singles match to give the Czech Republic a 3-2 win over Argentina and a place in the Davis Cup semifinals. Stepanek won 7-6 (5), 6-3, 6-2 Sunday on the indoor hard court at CEZ Arena. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Israel sweeps Russia for 1st Davis semi berth Jul 12, 2009
and defeated and 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 on the indoor hard court at CEZ Arena on Saturday in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The victory puts the Czechs one win away from the semifinals, a stage they haven't reached since 1996. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Israel eliminates Russia to reach semis Jul 12, 2009
The Czech Republic led Argentina 2-1 in Ostrava, needing only one more win to advance to its first semifinals in 13 years. Ram served for the match at 6-3, 6-4, 5-4 before 11,000 fans but was broken and continued to drop his serve in the fourth set. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Croatia go two up on US, Russia stunned by Israel Jul 12, 2009
Last years runners-up Argentina fell behind to the Czech Republic in Ostrava when Tomas Berdych recovered to beat Juan Monaco in five sets, but Juan Martin Del Potro leveled the tie at 1-1 with a comfortable straight sets win over Ivo Minar. Spain, missing the injured Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer, had Fernando Verdasco to thank for putting them in front against Germany, although the world No. 9 had to come back from 2-1 down against Andreas Beck. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Israel rolls Russia 3-0 to reach Davis Cup semis Jul 12, 2009
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) -- The Czech Republic has taken a 2-1 lead over Argentina in their Davis Cup quarterfinal series after winning the doubles. Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek defeated Jose Acasuso and Leonardo Mayer 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 on the indoor hard court at CEZ Arena on Saturday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
David Cup roundup: Israel stuns Russia ... twice Jul 11, 2009
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) -- Juan Martin del Potro outclassed Ivo Minar 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 and Argentina draw even with the Czech Republic after the opening singles in their best-of-five Davis Cup quarterfinal on Friday. In the first match, Tomas Berdych overcame Juan Monaco 6-4, 2-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 on the indoor hard court at CEZ Arena. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Davis Cup: Safin will play doubles vs. Israel Jul 10, 2009
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic -- of the Czech Republic will face of Argentina in the opening singles match of the Davis Cup quarterfinals series. Thursday's draw also put , who replaced in the singles competition, against on indoor carpet at CEZ Arena. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Nadal and Roddick injuries cloud Davis Cup quarter-finals Jul 9, 2009
In Ostrava, the Czech Republic will be battling to reach their first Davis Cup semi-finals since 1996 when they host last years runners-up Argentina. It is not yet clear whether Radek Stepanek, who has a knee problem, will be fully fit. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Nadal left off Spain team for Davis Cup Jul 1, 2009
Tomas Berdych, Radek Stepanek, Ivo Minar and Lukas Dlouhy will lead the Czechs on hard indoor courts in Ostrava against Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro, Jose Acasuso, Leonardo Mayer and Juan Monaco. Israel, which made the Davis Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1987, will be represented by Dudi Sela, Harel Levy, Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram on indoor hard courts in Tel Aviv. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Ten killed in Czech flash floods Jun 26, 2009
Floodwaters in the area are now receding, but forecasters say there is more heavy rain to come, and the major city of Ostrava is bracing itself for the worst. Neighbouring Austria has also been hit by floods in areas west of Vienna. (BBC News -- Europe)
Q&A with Cash Jun 23, 2009
In May Cash helped his team win its first gold medal at the 2009 International Paralympic Committee Sledge Hockey World Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. He played all 235 minutes in net for the U.S. Cash allowed four goals in five games, posting shutouts against Italy and Norway in the final. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Jun 19, 2009
The Czech Republic vs Argentina match is from July 10 to July 12 in Ostrava in the Czech Republic. This story has been viewed 171 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Bolt wins 100 at Golden Spike meet in 9.77 Jun 18, 2009
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) -Olympic champion and world-record holder Usain Bolt ran the 100 meters in 9 ... "It was quicker than I thought,'' said the Jamaican, who was cheered by the crowd of 22,000 long after his race.Bolt established himself as the world's fastest man after setting world records in the 100 and 200 at last year's Beijing Olympics, and was part of the Jamaican team that broke the world mark in the 4x100 relay. He ran 9.69 in the 100 in the Bird's Nest.Bolt ran 9.93 in Spanish... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mayer replaces Nalbandian on Davis Cup team Jun 18, 2009
The Czech Republic vs. Argentina match is July 10-12 in Ostrava. Argentina lost last year's Davis Cup final to Spain. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Bolt hopes for sub-10-second 100 at Golden Spike Jun 17, 2009
Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt gestures during a press conference for the IAAF World Athletics Tour Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Tuesday, June 16, 2009 ... OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Usain Bolt is aiming to run under 10 seconds in the 100 meters for the first time this season at the Golden Spike meet Wednesday ... "Bolt, who headlines the meet in the eastern Czech city of Ostrava that includes eight Olympic champions from Beijing, will reportedly earn about $250,000 for his... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gebrselassie fails to better world record in windy conditions Jun 3, 2009
285km which he set in June 2007 in Ostrava, the Czech Republic. Off course: Ethiopias Haile Gebrselassie (centre) attempting to break the one-hour world record at the Hengelo GP on Monday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sovereignty battle May 13, 2009
Page last updated at 15:24 GMT, Tuesday, 12 May 2009 16:24 UK. In search of Europe: UK. (BBC News -- UK)
Tennis tidbits May 12, 2009
to eventual champion Djokovic) He had a tough Davis Cup debut against the Czech Republic, losing to Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek in France's 3-2 first round loss in Ostrava Of the six sets he lost, four came in tie-breaks In March he reached the third round (after a bye) at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells with a three-set win over Yen-Hsun Lu before losing to Ivan Ljubicic 6-3, 7-6(3) At the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, the French native reached the fourth round (after a bye) with wins... (USA Today -- Sports)
Russiapowers way pastU.S. in hockey worlds May 3, 2009
The U.S. won that game 3-2 in Ostrava on its way to a bronze medal, the last time it has finished on the podium. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bad hip could keep Nalbandian out of Davis Cup Apr 28, 2009
Argentina faces the Czech Republic from July 10-12 in Ostrava. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Nalbandian could need surgery on aching hip Apr 28, 2009
Argentina faces the Czech Republic from July 10-12 in Ostrava. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Venues for Davis Cup quarterfinals announced Apr 7, 2009
Defending champion Spain will host Germany on clay at the Plaza de Toros in Marbella, while the Czech Republic will host Argentina on an indoor hard court at the Cez Arena in Ostrava. The quarterfinals will be played July 10-12. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Davis Cup Tennis: Nadal provides key boost for Spain Mar 9, 2009
Ostrava March 8, 2009. REUTERS/Petr Josek. (International Herald Tribune)
Czechs dump French, Israelis shock Swedes Mar 9, 2009
The French, whose last title came in 2001, have not been out of the elite World Group since 1997 and Guy Forget's side went to Ostrava full of optimism. But Saturday's doubles loss by Richard Gasquet and the experienced Michael Llodra piled the pressure onto the shoulders of world number eight Cup newcomer Simon. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Davis Cup Results Mar 9, 2009
Czech Republic 3, France 1 at Ostrava, Czech Republic. Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic, def. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
* Pressure on Taiwan as India go 2-1 up Mar 8, 2009
In Ostrava, an impressive Jo-Wilfried Tsonga downed Radek Stepanek 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (7/1) for France to draw even with the Czech Republic after Tomas Berdych ruined Gilles Simons Cup debut 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-3. The tie between last years quarter-finalists was even, but Berdych still believed the Czechs would prevail. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Argentina, Croatia into Davis Cup quarters Mar 8, 2009
In other World Group matches the Czech Republic moved 2-1 up against France in Ostrava when Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek beat Richard Gasquet and Michael Llodra 6-3, 1-6, 6-4, 6-2. But Romania avoided a swift Russian victory at home when Marius Copil and Horia Tecau came from two sets down to upset Marat Safin and Dmitry Tursunov 4-6, 6-7 (2), 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-4. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Davis Cup action » Mar 7, 2009
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic -- defeated 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (1) Friday, allowing France to tie the Czech Republic 1-1 after the opening singles of Davis Cup competition. upset 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3 in the opener on indoor carpet at CEZ Arena. (ESPN -- Tennis)
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)
