Popular Sporting Attractions in the Czech Republic

There is no doubt that the most popular sport in the Czech Republic is football. But there are many other sports that are wildly popular in this European country. They include ice hockey, volleyball, tennis, kickball and track and field. The Czech Republic has a sports grouping where mass participation is possible – the Sokol Organization. This sports body now promotes national health and well-being, but it was used for political resistance against the Austrian Empire and the German Empire under the Nazis.

Football is the #1 Love for Czech Sports Fans

Since football is the most popular sport in the country, the Czech Football Association (CFA) has had a hands-on approach since 1925 when the first league was officially crowned. The most popular Czech football club is AC Sparta Praha, and this team has enjoyed tremendous levels of success in European competitions and domestic competitions. In fact, the former Czechoslovakia were runners-up in two World Cups – 1934 & 1962.

Skill & Strategy with Popular Games in the Czech Republic

And when it comes to other sports in the country, tennis stands proudly above the rest for natives of the Czech Republic. Ivan Lendl and Martina Navratilova were both #1 ranked tennis players in the world during the 1980s and 1990s. There is little doubt that Lendl held the crown as the man with the power game in the 80s, while Martina Navratilova is arguably the best-ever female tennis player. Since skill is such a big component of the Czech psyche, it makes sense that some of the best video poker players are also from the Czech Republic!