Tributes paid to late gymnastics legend Věra Čáslavská

Tributes have been paid to the gymnastics legend Věra Čáslavská, who has died at the age of 74. Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said Czech and world sport had lost one of the greatest icons. The country’s foreign minister, Lubomír Zaorálek, said Čáslavská had enjoyed unparalleled fame but at the same time was a modest and brave fighter. The head of the Czech Olympic Committee, Jiří Kejval, said the most successful Czech Olympian ever with seven gold medals had always been an example to others as a sportsperson and thanks to her civic positions and the remarkable fighting spirit she showed in her private life.

Author: Ian Willoughby