Czech athletes achieve success in basketball and badminton

The Czech women's basketball team secured a victory in a warm-up match against South Korea ahead of the World Championship. Player Malíková noted that the win boosted team morale and provided a valuable opportunity to integrate Eliška Joklová, who recently arrived from the WNBA. Despite a fast and aggressive start from the South Korean side in the first half, the Czech team adjusted their defensive communication and successfully managed the game to win by a clear margin.

In badminton, Czech player Maixnerová earned a silver medal at the World Championships held in Nigeria. Despite facing challenging environmental conditions, including uneven courts and wind from fans' fans, Maixnerová progressed through the tournament as the third seed. After defeating opponents from India and Spain, she reached the final, where she ultimately took second place after a match against Prakriti Bharath from the United Arab Emirates.