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Chinese giant joins Karlovy Vary’s hockey club. The goal? The title, chairman says with a smile

From iDNES · () Czech

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  • Chinese automaker BYD has become the general partner of Czech top-flight hockey club Karlovy Vary.
  • The two-year partnership will be reflected in the club’s name.
  • The deal also brings higher ambitions, with the club’s managing director identifying the championship as the goal.

A global Chinese automaker has entered Czech hockey with championship ambitions. BYD, a world leader in electric-vehicle and plug-in hybrid sales, has become the general partner of Extraliga club Karlovy Vary.

The new partnership will last two years and will affect the club’s name. It is also raising expectations around the team’s sporting objectives.

Asked about those ambitions, the club’s managing director smiled and said the goal was the title.

The title!

· Karlovy Vary managing directorHe gave the club’s championship goal after BYD became its general partner.
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