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Moses Itauma vs Mariusz Wach.

Young British boxing star who quit Slovakia over racism is now aiming for the top

Moses Itauma was born in Kežmarok, but said his family left because of racial abuse.

From left: Michal Jozef Tkac and Lukas Novak.

We are immigrants, they say laughingly. Canadian and American play for Slovakia

Both are involved in the under 18 prep hockey project.

Boris Vanya
Team Slovakia, from right: Tereza Mihalíková, Renáta Jamrichová, Viktória Hrunčáková, Anna Karolína Schmiedlová, Rebecca Šramková and coach Martin Lipták.
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An archive image of Šťastný brothers; from left Marian, Peter and Anton.

Defection of Šťastný brothers is the stuff of Hollywood movie

Playing for Quebec Nordiques, Peter, Anton and Marián formed a feared trio on ice.

Slovak tennis player Rebecca Šramková during her match with Australian Ajla Tomljanovic.
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The X-Bionic Sphere complex in Šamorín.

Government commits millions to new sports arena, while existing venue bleeds cash

A €20 million investment for a new sports complex stirs debate over transparency and fiscal priorities.

Slovak ice-hockey players after winning against Denmark. From left: David Romaňák, captain Peter Cehlárik and Jakub Minárik.
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After successful ascent, one of the best Slovak climbers dies in Himalayas

Together with Czech partner, they were first to ascend Lantang Lirung via its east face.

Riverbank in Bratislava

Foreigners share their favourite running routes in Bratislava

Bratislava's diverse landscape and variety of routes cater to every runner.

Stan Mikita arriving at regular meeting with Chicago Blackhawks fans, July 26, 2013.
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Hockey legend with Slovak roots started playing without knowing any English

Stan Mikita went from most penalised player to winning trophy for sportsmanship.

Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth.

Premier League club forms partnership with Slovak cybersecurity firm

Evanilson, now a Bournemouth player, made his senior football debut in Slovakia.

Martin Pospíšil.
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Slovak ice-hockey player with great NHL season start, named fastest player

Martin Pospíšil has racked up five points in three games.

Montreal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky (l) and Toronto Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai (r) fight during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game in Montreal on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

The Athletic: In Montreal, Slovak hockey star finds anonymity—and a break from unwanted fame

In an interview, Juraj Slafkovský also shares his concerns for Slovakia’s hockey future.

Alex Tuch (l) of the Buffalo Sabres during the second game of the 2024/25 NHL season, New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres, as part of the NHL Global Series, in Prague on 5 October 2024.
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A special bond: American NHL player reflects on playing hockey with his Slovak great-grandmother

Alex Tuch has a tattoo of the Slovak double cross on three hills on his back.

Tehelné pole in Bratislava.
Rebecca Šramková.

Kicked out of her home and broke, she defies the odds to win her first WTA title

Tennis player Rebecca Šramková's journey is not an ordinary story, far from it.

Timotej Malovec in action during a friendly basketball game between Slovakia and Portugal on July 4, 2024, in Bratislava.

Slovak basketball player shines as NBA prospect, says Serbian analyst

Richard Petruška remains the only Slovak drafted to the NBA.

Ján Prílepol, Mayor of Dolný Kubín.
Slovak Paralympic shooters Radoslav Malenovský, followed by Veronika Vadovičová, during the 10m prone air rifle final in the R3 category at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Châteauroux, France, on September 1, 2024.

Slovak shooters and table tennis heroes capture Paralympic medals

“We’ve made others happy, and that’s the true purpose of sport,” said table tennis legend Ján Riapoš.

Slovak para-cyclist Jozef Metelka celebrates winning the gold medal in the C4 category 4000m track pursuit final at the XVII Paralympic Games in Paris on August 31, 2024.

Golden hat-trick complete! Metelka wins Paralympic gold after rival’s fall

The para-cyclist wins Slovakia’s first gold in Paris.

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