Czechs in History Sokol's 140th birthday
By Alena Skodova Today's Czechs in History focuses on the Sokol physical training and patriotic organization, and its two founders, Miroslav Tyrs and Jindrich Fugner. Sokol has always been a sports organisation but in its early history it strove to create a healthy and strong Czech nation ready to fight for their rights. In 1862 when Sokol was established the Czech Lands were part of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. To find out more about the organisation, I spoke to Vratislav Zbuzek, a senior Sokol official for many years:
Miroslav Tyrs
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