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President Petr Pavel congratulated Czech athletes on their performance at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris and thanked them for their exemplary representation of the country. The president wrote on the X network that sport is not just about victories and medals, but it is also about enormous willpower, determination, hard work, pain, time and money, not only on the part of the athletes, but on the part of the entire team and their families. He also praised the organizers of the Olympic Festival in Most for a job well done.

The Czech Republic won three gold and two bronze medals. The gold medals were won by tennis players Kateřina Siniaková and Tomáš Macháč in mixed doubles, and canoeists Martin Fuksa and Josef Dostál. The épée fencing team and javelin thrower Nikola Ogrodníková secured bronze.

Czechia recorded its lowest-ever medal count at the Paris Olympics, securing only three gold and two bronze medals. These results fall short of the country's previous lowest tally at the 2008 Beijing Games. Despite the disappointing overall result, Czech Olympic Committee President Jiří Kejval and mission head Martin Doktor remained positive, emphasizing the significance of the three gold medals won by Czech athletes. Notable victories included Martin Fuksa and Josef Dostál in canoe and kayak events, and a surprise bronze in javelin by Nikola Ogrodníková. Despite the challenges, the leaders highlighted the strong participation and the vibrant atmosphere in Paris.

Electric vehicle sales in Czechia grew by 44% in the first seven months of 2024, reaching nearly 5,000 units. Hybrid car sales also saw a 36% increase, with over 30,000 vehicles sold. According to the Czech Car Importers Association, electric vehicles now account for 3.65% of all registered passenger cars, while hybrids make up 22.1%. Tesla led electric car sales with 2,000 units, followed by Škoda and Volvo. In the hybrid market, Toyota topped the list, followed by Škoda and Volvo. Overall, new car sales in Czechia rose by nearkly 4 percent during the same period.

Since its launch, 36% of Czechs have tried ChatGPT, and nearly two-thirds are familiar with it. The AI tool is particularly popular among younger users, with over half of those under 26 using it actively, often as a work aid. A survey by Enehano software company shows that over a quarter of young users engage with ChatGPT weekly, and some use it daily. However, the systematic integration of AI in businesses is still lagging. Around 7% of people see the potential for ChatGPT in their work but choose not to use it, while 2% express concerns about the technology.