The Czech National Team dominated the European Firefighting Sport Championships: 47 medals taken home from Ostrava
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The European Firefighting Championships, held in Ostrava from 17 to 23 August, have come to a close. The home event delivered extraordinary success for the Czech national team.
Out of a total of 86 medals awarded, Czech competitors claimed 47 medals — 19 gold, 18 silver and 10 bronze. The Czech Republic also celebrated three European championship titles in the team categories.
A total of 254 competitors from 11 European countries travelled to Ostrava, forming 27 teams, with additional athletes competing in individual disciplines. Over several days, the competition programme offered top‑class performances across multiple firefighting sport events, culminating in the battle for the overall team rankings.
Three Czech Teams Crowned European Champions
The Czech national team fully capitalised on home advantage, achieving an exceptional medal haul. The Czech junior men, senior men, and junior women all secured European championship titles. The Czech women’s team finished second in the overall standings.
Czech athletes also delivered standout performances in the individual disciplines. Their total of 47 medals represents more than half of all medals awarded during the championships.
The event began with the arrival of national teams and training sessions. The first competition day took place on Hlavní třída in Ostrava‑Poruba, where athletes competed in the climbing event on the practice tower. The opening ceremony followed. Additional disciplines — the 100‑metre course, the 4 × 100‑metre obstacle relay, and the fire attack — continued at the Poruba‑SAREZA Stadium.
Dozens of People Behind the Championship’s Success
Hosting an international championship of this scale required months of preparation and the involvement of many people throughout the competition week. The organisation and logistics were ensured by 33 members of the organising committee, 75 volunteers, 53 referees, 22 members of the technical team, and 17 support staff. Their work was essential to ensuring smooth operations and providing the necessary facilities for all national teams.
Our thanks go to all volunteers, organising committee members, judges, technical staff, carers, and everyone who contributed to the preparation and running of the championships. A heartfelt thank‑you also goes to the competitors’ parents and families. The sporting achievements of national team members are not the result of competitions and training sessions alone, but also of long‑term support from loved ones who devote their time and energy to the athletes and often accompany them from their earliest competitions all the way to national team level.
The European Championships in Ostrava not only showcased Europe’s finest competitors but also introduced firefighting sport to the wider public. In particular, the competition programme on Hlavní třída brought the atmosphere of the European Championships directly into the streets of Ostrava‑Poruba. Over seven days, Ostrava became the centre of European firefighting sport.
All information, including full results, is available on the official championship website: https://meostrava2026.cz.
Mgr. Irena Špačková
Press Officer
Association of Firefighters of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia (SH ČMS)
