President Pavel to attend opening events of Winter Olympics in Milan

President Petr Pavel and his wife Eva will travel to Milan on Friday, where they will take part in the opening events of the Winter Olympic Games over the weekend. After arriving in Milan, the president and First Lady will officially open the Czech House and visit the Olympic Village, where they will meet members of the Czech Olympic team.

The presidential couple plans to attend the women’s ice hockey match between the Czech Republic and Switzerland, as well as the women’s para snowboard giant slalom event.

The Winter Olympic Games will officially open on Friday, 6 February.