Czech Republic men's national ball hockey team
| Association | Českomoravský svaz hokejbalu (ČMSHb) |
|---|---|
| Head coach | David Kuna |
| Biggest win | |
| Czech Republic 20–0 France (St. John's, Canada 13 June 2013) | |
| Biggest defeat | |
| Canada 6–1 Czech Republic (Sierre, Switzerland 2003) | |
| Ball Hockey World Championship | |
| Appearances | 15 (first in 1996) |
| Best result | 1st (1998, 2009, 2011) |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||
| 1998 Czech Republic | Team | |
| 2009 Czech Republic | Team | |
| 2011 Slovakia | Team | |
| 1996 Slovakia | Team | |
| 2001 Canada | Team | |
| 2003 Switzerland | Team | |
| 2007 Germany | Team | |
| 2013 Canada | Team | |
| 2022 Canada | Team | |
| 2024 Switzerland | Team | |
| 1999 Slovakia | Team | |
| 2015 Switzerland | Team | |
| 2017 Czech Republic | Team | |
The Czech Republic men's national ball hockey team is the men's national ball hockey team of the Czech Republic, and a member of the International Street and Ball Hockey Federation (ISBHF). With three World Championship titles, the side is among the most successful national teams in men's ball hockey.
History
The side was among the most dominant nations at the first five World Championships, reaching four finals, winning three silver medals, as well as gold at the 1998 tournament held in the Czech town of Litoměřice, triumphing over neighbours Slovakia in the final by three goals to one. On the occasion when they failed to reach the final, they won bronze in 1999, winning an uneven contest 7–1 against Switzerland.[1] They won their second title in 2009, going unbeaten for the whole tournament, which was held in the Czech city of Plzeň, defeating India in overtime in the final.[2] The 2011 World Championship in Slovakia saw the Czech Republic defend their 2009 title, winning their third gold and eighth medal overall, as they defeated Canada 3–1 in the final.[3] Having won the first two World Championships held within domestic borders, the side hosted a third tournament in 2017, in the city of Pardubice.[4] After an unsuccessful semi-final against Slovakia, the side beat Greece for the bronze medal, repeating their result from the previous championship.[5] After missing out on a medal in 2019, the side reached a world championship final for the first time since 2013 at the 2022 tournament in Laval. However, after losing to host nation Canada by a 6–3 scoreline, the Czech Republic took home a silver medal, their sixth silver and 12th overall.[6] The Czech Republic team again reached the final in the 2024 tournament in Switzerland, but again lost against Canada, with the game being decided after double overtime, 4–3 in Canada's favour.[7]
World Championships
| Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Bratislava, Slovakia | Silver |
| 1998 | Litoměřice, Czech Republic | Gold |
| 1999 | Zvolen, Slovakia | Bronze |
| 2001 | Toronto, Canada | Silver |
| 2003 | Sierre, Switzerland | Silver |
| 2005 | Pittsburgh, United States | 5th place |
| 2007 | Ratingen, Germany | Silver |
| 2009 | Plzeň, Czech Republic | Gold |
| 2011 | Bratislava, Slovakia | Gold |
| 2013 | St. John's, Canada | Silver |
| 2015 | Zug, Switzerland | Bronze |
| 2017 | Pardubice, Czech Republic | Bronze |
| 2019 | Košice, Slovakia | 4th place |
| 2022 | Laval, Canada | Silver |
| 2024 | Visp, Switzerland | Silver |
References
- ^ "Hokejbalisty čeká v USA světový šampionát". iDNES.cz (in Czech). 10 June 2005. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ Schultz, Ervín (22 June 2009). "Hokejbalové zlato: přijde boom hry s míčkem?". iDNES.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "Hokejbalisti Česka obhájili titul". Sme (in Slovak). SITA. 26 June 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ Rais, Tomáš (1 June 2017). "Šampionát začíná! Češi hrají o domácí hattrick". Deník (in Czech). Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "Čeští hokejbalisté přetlačili na domácím MS Řeky a obhájili bronz". iDNES.cz (in Czech). 10 June 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "Hokejbalisté i hokejbalistky vezou z MS stříbro. Oba týmy předčila Kanada". iDNES.cz (in Czech). 28 June 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "Kanadskí hokejbalisti obhájili titul, medzi ženami zvíťazili Američanky". Sme (in Slovak). TASR. 30 June 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2026.