Ján Michalov Gymnázium Alejová 1, Košice,

◦ the International Peace Marathon, ◦ several urban runs ◦ a swimming relay contest ◦ the Košice-Tatry- Košice cycling race ◦ the Dance Sport World Championship ◦ the Euroleague ◦ World League ◦ World League  Dream destination for any sports fan. ◦ whether you want to root for professionals or do sports actively yourself.  Offers a wide range of possibilities. ◦ hockey, basketball, , skiing, tennis, the beach or water skiing.  You can find everything in the city!  Most loved sport in Slovakia

 The most loyal hockey fan base in Slovakia ◦ that provides one of the best atmospheres for our hard-working hockey players

 always one of the top teams in Slovakia

 builds a lot of hype

 known for rewarding the support of its fans  became Slovak Champion in these seasons:

◦ 2008/2009 ◦ 2009/2010 ◦ 2010/2011

 Another sport in Košice which is source of pride and joy  The main reason is because we can always rely on our strong-willed girls from the team named Good Angels Košice

 women's basketball team  had no equals in the Slovakian league, as the team won their ninth consecutive championship  plays in FIBA ’s EuroLeague Women ◦ 4th place in 2013  Play in the Infinity Arena

 situated within the Košice-North city ward  extensive park with a mineral water spring and a tennis centre  children’s play area with a classic mini- golf course  known for its mineral water springs which is called „Gajdovka“

 very popular place for relaxation, sport and entertainment  accessible by car and city bus  offers good conditions for hiking and mountain-biking  facilities for barbecuing and picnicking  minigolf course  also has an exclusive hotel

 the first of this kind of attraction to be built in Slovakia  stainless-steel half-pipe winds down the hillside, and riders sit on wheeled sleds and regulate their speed with a hand-brake  the track’s length is 800 metres  sleds take speeds up to 50–60 km/hour ◦ nine hairpin bends ◦ three gradient changes ◦ three tunnels.

 the oldest in whole Europe.  thousands of brave people try to beat 42 kilometres long journey around whole city for a joy of running and to feel city’s pulsing atmosphere of crowded streets at first-hand.

 10 kilometres long run organized by city of Košice  hundreds of competitors are trying to beat their record or just take a part in the run for fun and good feeling.  run at night with a pleasant atmosphere guaranteed.

Presentation made for the exchange of groups of students in Athens XI/2015