Czech Paralympic team flying out Thursday

A 39-member Czech team is set to leave for the Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday. The executive chairwoman of the Czech Paralympic Committee, Alena Erlebachová, said on Wednesday that the touring group would be happy with eight or nine medals. The Czechs took 11 medals in London four years ago. Cyclist Jiří Ježek, who achieved the country’s only gold medal at the last Games, will carry the Czech flag at the opening ceremony next Tuesday.