Czech Foreign Minister apologizes for remarks about female ice hockey players
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka apologized to the general manager of the Czech women’s national team following backlash over his comments. Macinka previously stated that he considers hockey a men’s sport in general. He also mentioned meeting with Czech hockey leadership regarding Russian players this week.
- Foreign Minister Petr Macinka faced criticism for his Sunday comments on women's hockey and Russian female hockey players.
- Petr Macinka stated that he considers hockey a men’s sport in general.
- Macinka apologized personally to the general manager of the Czech women’s national team.
- The team captain, Aneta Tejralová, stated that the minister did not understand the dedication to women's sport.
- Boris Šťastný said the state has legal tools to prevent Russian players from starting in Ostrava.
Outlets: Hospodářské noviny, Meduza (English), Radio Prague International, Seznam Zprávy, iROZHLAS
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