CITY OF SPORTS

from ice-hockey, table tennis, figure skating to ATHLETICS

AN EXPERIENCED TEAM
IAAF World Youth Championships 2007, European U23 Championships 2011 and every year one
of the top IAAF World Challenge Meetings, the Ostrava Golden Spike

A PASSION FOR CHALLENGES

The IAAF Continental Cup is a a wonderful opportunity to bring the very best athletes from each
continent to the Czech Republic and a region where sport is such an integral part of everyday life.
Lets face it.

THE BEST FANS

Ostravas sports fans are unrivalled in their knowledge and enthusiasm. The bid plans to create
a special fan zone with autograph signature possibilities right after each event

A NEW STADIUM FOR THE IAAF CONTINENTAL CUP

Ostravas city government has long been a strong supporter of sport. The city plans to invest over
22 million US dollars to its municipal stadium the premier venue for all top athletics
competitions in the Czech Republic.

MORE YOUNG FOLLOWERS

From Schools to Stadium kids competition, Ostrava schools will cooperate with each of the four
Continental teams to create a unique fan base

ENTHUSIASTIC PROFESSIONALS
The national broadcasters Czech Television and Czech Radio are an integral part of Ostravas
event team

OSTRAVA HOME OF TOP PERFORMANCES

Since 2002 at the meeting 9 World records of World all-time best performances have been
achieved. Usain Bolt competed six times.

INNOVATIONS AND IDEAS FOR FUTURE

To stage shot put competitions during opening ceremony in special environment of former Lower
Area of the Ostrava steel company, high-tech video boards to follow the scoring situation in every
second of the competition, modern event presentation with using digital and virtual graphic
options
in case of questions please contact: Alfons Juck , bid secretary at:
e-mail: ajuck@rainside.sk | phone: +421905347901

Veronica Campbell-Brown supported the bid

http://www.ontrackmanagement.com/#!VCB-Backs-Ostrava-2018-Bid/c1cxx/E3148A8C

OUR DELEGATION HERE

Marcel Chldek
Minister of Education, Youth and Sports, Czech Government

Petr Hulinsk
Deputy Minister of Education, Youth and Sports, Czech Government

Lumr Palyza
Deputy Mayor of Ostrava, responsible for Sports

Karel Piln
Honorary President Czech Athletics Federation, European Athletics Vice-President

Martin tpnek
Ostrava City councillor

Libor Varhank
President, Czech Athletics Federation

Oldich Zvolnek
Vice-President, Czech Athletics Federation

Felix Sanchez
legendary double Olympic winner at 400 m Hurdles

Veronika dkov
young Ostrava athlete, World Youth Finalist 2013 in Long Jump

Alfons Juck
Golden Spike Ostrava Meeting Manager

http://www.ostrava2018.cz | https://twitter.com/OstravaCC18bid

in case of questions please contact: Alfons Juck , bid secretary at:

e-mail: ajuck@rainside.sk | phone: +421905347901