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Marian Hossa to Be Inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

Marian Hossa to Be Inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

Toronto, June 25 (TASR) – Slovak ice hockey legend Marian Hossa is among five former National Hockey League (NHL) players who were elected on Wednesday to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame later this year. “It’s an immense honour, and it means a lot to me. I’d

Fitness Centre Owners Plan to Block Entry into Bratislava on Monday

Fitness Centre Owners Plan to Block Entry into Bratislava on Monday

Bratislava, May 22 (TASR) – Owners of fitness centres have decided to go on strike, Pavel Kisel of the Slovak Fitness Centres Union told TASR on Friday, adding that the owners intend to block entry into the Slovak capital at 6.30 a.m. on Monday (May 25). “The reason for

Top Ice Hockey League in Slovakia Ended Prematurely

Top Ice Hockey League in Slovakia Ended Prematurely

Zvolen, March 11 (TASR) – The top ice hockey league in Slovakia won’t complete the 2019/20 season, as Tipsport League officials decided to end it prematurely at their meeting in Zvolen on Wednesday. They made the decision due to the spread of the coronavirus infection and with regards to

Vlhova Runner-up to Robinson in Giant Slalom in Kranjska Gora

Vlhova Runner-up to Robinson in Giant Slalom in Kranjska Gora

Kranjska Gora, February 15 (TASR) – Slovak skier Petra Vlhova ended up second in a World Cup giant slalom in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, on Saturday, finishing 0.34 seconds behind New Zealand’s Alice Robinson. The 24-years old Slovak skier entered the second round of the race from the leading position,

Vlhova and Brignone Share World Cup Win in Giant Slalom in Sestriere

Vlhova and Brignone Share World Cup Win in Giant Slalom in Sestriere

Sestriere, January 18 (TASR) – Slovak Alpine skier Petra Vlhova and Italian Federica Brignone shared the first place in a World Cup giant slalom in Sestriere, Italy, finishing a mere one-hundredth of a second ahead of American Mikaela Shiffrin. The 24-year-old Slovak, voted the 2019 Athlete of the Year in her

SaS Suggests Changes in Sport, Should Be Developed in Targeted Manner

SaS Suggests Changes in Sport, Should Be Developed in Targeted Manner

Bratislava, January 15 (TASR) – The opposition Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party proposes changes in the field of sports, so that it is developed in a targeted manner, the money flow within it is transparent and both individuals and the country benefit from it, SaS leader Richard Sulik said on Wednesday.

Vlhova Wins in Zagreb, Ends Shiffrin's Slalom Win Streak

Vlhova Wins in Zagreb, Ends Shiffrin's Slalom Win Streak

Zagreb, January 4 (TASR) – Slovak alpine skier Petra Vlhova on Saturday triumphed in a World Cup slalom race in Zagreb, ending American Mikaela Shiffrin’s slalom winning streak as she crossed the finish line 1.31 seconds sooner than her main rival, who was placed second. Meanwhile, Austria’s Katharina