Some school sports competitions are ending, the ministry is saving, reports Seznam Zprávy

The Ministry of Education has allocated significantly reduced funding for school sports competitions, leading to the cancellation of many events. Only Prague and Zlín received grants, with Prague securing 1.6 million CZK for competitions. The Czech Athletic Union received the largest share of 7.5 million CZK. Many regions faced challenges due to funding cuts, resulting in the cancellation of approximately 45 competitions. Local authorities are calling for a more systematic approach to funding, as the future of school sports remains uncertain. The ministry is preparing a new funding call for 2027, but details are still unclear.