Head of Czech Tennis Federation resigns

The head of the Czech Tennis Federation, Ivo Kaderka, who is currently under investigation for extensive subsidy fraud, has resigned, news site iRozhlas reported on Friday. He stated in his resignation letter that his decision to quit was "not directly related" to his "current situation" and that the sole reason for his resignation was so as not to hinder National Sports Agency funding for the tennis association.

Mr. Kaderka headed the Czech Tennis Federation for over 25 years. He was charged in February with subsidy fraud and manipulating public tenders and faces up to 10 years in prison. He continues to deny any wrongdoing, stating in his resignation letter that he was not aware of having done anything illegal and that he will now focus on trying to prove his innocence.