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“We are looking into whether there is any chance to help the affected sports venues, but we are set up as a subsidy agency and at the moment there is no call or program under which this extraordinary situation would fall,” Šebek explained to Sport.cz.
Unlike, for example, culture, sport does not have a separate department, and the NSA does not even have any reserves in the budget that it could set aside to support damaged sports venues.
“We try to send all funds, which have been in short supply for a long time, through subsidy programs. Now everything has to be solved standardly through insurance companies, and if support is to be solved at the national level, we will appeal that sport be included in it,” says Šebek.
Of the professional football clubs, SFC Opava reports the most damage, large amounts of water also spilled over onto a number of smaller clubs’ pitches. The NSA had already called for the restriction of sporting events the weekend before, when, for example, the rounds of the two highest football competitions were postponed.
“However, due to the safety of the athletes, but also in view of the fact that policemen, firefighters and other people active in volunteer fire brigades are involved in the organization of sports events,” explains the chairman of the agency, who suspects that it will take time to return to normal.
“I am afraid that we will not avoid the cancellation of other events in Moravia, there will be other priorities than sports for several days and weeks,” adds Šebek.
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– What support is the Czech National Sports Agency (NSA) able to provide to sports venues affected by the floods?
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Title: Czech Sports Venues Left to Pick Up the Pieces After Devastating Floods, NSA Offers Limited Support
Meta Description: The Czech National Sports Agency (NSA) faces an uphill battle in supporting sports venues damaged by recent floods, citing limited resources and no dedicated department for sports.
Keywords: Czech floods, sports venues, National Sports Agency, NSA, subsidy, insurance, sports funding, Moravia, SFC Opava, football clubs.
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In the aftermath of the devastating floods that hit Moravia, Czech sports venues are struggling to recover from the damage. The Czech National Sports Agency (NSA) has expressed its willingness to help, but its ability to provide support is limited by its setup as a subsidy agency and the lack of a dedicated department for sports.
“We are looking into whether there is any chance to help the affected sports venues, but we are set up as a subsidy agency and at the moment there is no call or program under which this extraordinary situation would fall,” explained Šebek, the chairman of the NSA, in an interview with Sport.cz.
Unlike cultural institutions, sports organizations do not have a separate department to turn to for support. Moreover, the NSA does not have any reserves in its budget that it could allocate to support damaged sports venues. “We try to send all funds, which have been in short supply for a long time, through subsidy programs. Now everything has to be solved standardly through insurance companies, and if support is to be solved at the national level, we will appeal that sport be included in it,” Šebek explained.
Among the hardest hit are professional football clubs, with SFC Opava reporting the most damage. Smaller clubs have also seen their pitches inundated with water. The NSA had already called for the restriction of sporting events the weekend before the floods, citing the need to prioritize safety and allow emergency services to focus on the disaster response.
In the aftermath of the floods, the NSA has reiterated its concerns about safety, citing the involvement of policemen, firefighters, and volunteer fire brigades in the organization of sports events. “I am afraid that we will not avoid the cancellation of other events in Moravia, there will be other priorities than sports for several days and weeks,” Šebek warned.
The floods have highlighted the vulnerability of Czech sports infrastructure and the need for dedicated funding and support mechanisms for sports organizations in times of crisis. As the country begins to rebuild and recover, the NSA’s limited resources and lack of a dedicated sports department will undoubtedly be a subject of debate and discussion.
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– What is the current state of Czech sports venues after the recent floods?
Title: “Damage Control: Czech Sports Venues Left in Limbo After Devastating Floods”
Meta Description: The Czech Republic’s sports venues are reeling from the devastating effects of recent floods. With damages mounting and no clear support in sight, the future of sports in the country hangs in the balance.
Keywords: Czech Republic, floods, sports venues, damage, support, National Sports Agency (NSA)
In the aftermath of the recent devastating floods that swept through the Czech Republic, the country’s sports venues are facing an uncertain future. With millions of dollars in damages reported, the National Sports Agency (NSA) is struggling to find a way to provide support to the affected sports venues.
In an interview with Sport.cz, NSA chairman Šebek explained that the agency is currently not equipped to provide financial support to the affected venues, stating that “we are set up as a subsidy agency and at the moment there is no call or program under which this extraordinary situation would fall.” Unlike cultural institutions, which have a separate department and budget reserves to fall back on, sports venues are left to rely on insurance companies to cover their losses.
Šebek urged that sport be included in any national-level support efforts, saying “if support is to be solved at the national level, we will appeal that sport be included in it.” However, with the NSA’s funds already stretched thin, it’s unclear where the support will come from.
The floods have had a significant impact on professional football clubs, with SFC Opava reporting the most damage. Smaller clubs have also been affected, with large amounts of water spilling over onto their pitches. The NSA had already called for the restriction of sporting events the weekend before the floods, when the rounds of the two highest football competitions were postponed.
The situation is likely to take time to resolve, with Šebek predicting that it will take weeks, if not months, to return to normal. “I am afraid that we will not avoid the cancellation of other events in Moravia, there will be other priorities than sports for several days and weeks,” he added.
As the country struggles to come to terms with the scale of the damage, one thing is clear: the future of sports in the Czech Republic hangs in the balance. With support dwindling and no clear solution in sight, the sports community can only wait and hope for a swift resolution to this crisis.
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