Who will receive the metal from Pavel: bookmakers are clear, some names will surprise

Czech President Petr Pavel will award state honors on the anniversary of Czechoslovakia's independence, with speculation on the recipients. Betting odds suggest that Alice Garrigue Masaryková, daughter of the first president, is the top favorite for an in memoriam award. Other notable contenders include filmmaker Karel Zeman and writer Milan Kundera. Among living nominees, speed skater Metoděj Jílek and snowboarder Eva Adamczyková are also favored. The Chamber of Deputies proposed several candidates, including former President Miloš Zeman, but his chances are deemed low. The final decisions will be revealed during the ceremony on Wednesday evening.