Czech Tour and Esport World Cup headline major sporting events

Major international sporting events are underway across various disciplines. The Czech Tour, now part of the UCI ProSeries, features 18 teams and over 120 riders, including World Tour stars like Mikel Landa and Jack Haig, as well as Czech rider Jan Hirt. The race is set to be one of the most challenging in its history.

In Paris, the Esport World Cup is hosting a high-stakes chess tournament with a prize pool exceeding $1.5 million. Elite players, including Magnus Carlsen, are competing in a unique format involving group stages and double-elimination brackets.

In equestrian sports, the World Equestrian Championships are commencing in Aachen, featuring athletes from 67 countries competing in six disciplines, including dressage, jumping, and vaulting. Additionally, the IBSA World Individual Chess Championship in Sofia saw Czech player Taťána Polnarová secure a silver medal in the women's category.