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Champion family: Czech father, mother, and two daughters all hold championship titles

Champion family: Czech father, mother, and two daughters all hold championship titles

From iDNES · () Czech

Translated from Czech, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Holeňák family in the Czech Republic boasts multiple champions in different sports.
  • Father Miroslav Holeňák, a former footballer, now coaches, while his wife and two daughters excel in handball.
  • The family's success includes multiple championship titles, with the women's handball achievements notably outnumbering the father's football title.

In the Holeňák family, sporting prowess runs deep, with championships claimed by the father, mother, and both daughters. This remarkable family unit showcases a shared passion for competition across different athletic disciplines.

Miroslav Holeňák, a former footballer known for his defensive play, now serves as an assistant coach for a league team. His own football championship title is acknowledged, but it's his family's achievements that bring a unique dynamic to their household. His wife and their two daughters are formidable handball players, having collectively secured multiple championship titles.

"I have one with Liberec, but my wife has two with Zlín, so it's clear who has to listen at home," Miroslav jokes, highlighting the family's playful rivalry and the women's superior title count in their respective sport. This lighthearted dynamic underscores the family's supportive environment, where success is celebrated across generations and genders, creating a truly champion family.

I have one with Liberec, but my wife has two with Zlín, so it's clear who has to listen at home.

— Miroslav HoleňákMiroslav Holeňák humorously compares his own championship title to his wife's superior number of titles in handball, illustrating the family's sporting achievements and dynamics.
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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.