Czech Republic represented by record number of athletes at Winter Olympics

Czechia is represented at the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo by 114 athletes - its largest team in history . The line-up includes stars such as Ester Ledecká (alpine skiing and snowboarding), Martina Sáblíková (speed skating), Eva Adamczyková (snowboard cross) Michal Krčmář (biathlon) and the national hockey team.

The Czech flag bearers at Friday’s opening ceremony are ice hockey player David Pastrňák and biathlete Lucie Charvátová.

President Petr Pavel and his wife Eva are in Milan for the opening ceremony and the first few games.