Next station: National Pride. Olympians raced along the Prague metro
At that moment, the classic image of a group of hockey players in full gear breaking into a wagon on roller skates breaks. The door closes behind them, the train starts, and inside it there is a lively sporting activity. The coach shouts loudly at his charges, the hockey players try to throw in with their fellow passengers and breathe a sigh of relief after a difficult substitution.
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Just before arriving at Kobylisy station, the coach shouts a clear instruction. “Next Station: National Pride.” The hockey players start on the platform, where a group of fans in national colors is already waiting for them. Everyone chants loudly while the hockey players score a goal for the ready goalkeeper.
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All of them then head for the escalators and out of the subway together with loud chants. A pair of curling players and a figure skating couple riding on the platform pass by. On the escalators, the whole group still meets a ski jumper who is heading in the opposite direction.
Outside, athletes will have a beer together with former Olympian Roman Šebrl. He was hiding under the guise of a hockey goalkeeper.
Support for the Olympians in Beijing
This unusual picture appeared to passengers who were transported by the Prague metro on Saturday afternoons. Pilsner Urquell has prepared this special event to support Czech athletes at the ongoing Olympic Games in Beijing. In addition to Šebrle, the projects also include former biathlete Ondřej Moravec and former cross-country skier Kateřina Neumannová.
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“We have known the company for many years because it has supported us at all the Olympics I have been to. When this idea was created to support the Czech Olympians, I did not hesitate for a moment, “former ten-time fighter Roman Šebrle told Deník. As he admitted, he is not far from hockey equipment.
“I go skiing, cross-country skiing and sometimes I play hockey. But I like all winter sports. I looked at Martina Sáblíková, for example. Too bad it didn’t ring and it’s just potato. I also watched the mixed relay in biathlon and I’m looking forward to other sports, “he revealed.
Five medals for the Czechs
Guess what success the Czechs will achieve at the Olympics, but Šebrlem did not want much. “As a summer athlete, I don’t orient myself that much in the winter,” he explained. “But I’m guessing we’ll bring five medals,” he added at last.
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“I said we would have three or four. But I don’t like to say it that way. I wish everyone that they succeed and that everyone shows their best. We will see how many medals there will be, “added Moravec, who has participated in the last four winters.
“When I started watching the first race, I was a little nervous. It’s different when you’re not there. “It’s new, weird,” he said with a smile.