Czech air sports heroes celebrated at annual Gala Awards
Czech air sports heroes were held into the spotlight at a gala evening on 28 February in Usti, Czechia. In the presence of distinguished guests, including President Petr Pavel, and FAI Companion of Honour, Alvaro de Orleans-Borbon, the award for Czech Aviation Athlete of the Year 2024 was named as world champion glider aerobatic pilot Marek Veselý. Air sports trainer of the year was awarded to Čestmír Zítka, head coach of the Czech women’s national parachuting team since 2018.
