Ostrava is the second largest city in the Czech Republic and has the third largest population. It has got a very advantageous strategic position - it is located about 10 kilometres south of the Polish border and 50 kilometres west of the Slovak border. The distance from Ostrava to Prague is 360 km, to Brno 170 km, to the Polish City of Katowice 90 km, and to Vienna 310 km.

Ostrava offers not only sport but a lot of cultural and social events, too – to the most popular ones belongs the music festival Colours of Ostrava, visited every July by thousands of spectators. The centre of music and entertainment is the Stodolní Street with its almost 70 clubs.

Ostrava is a very sportive city. Sport grounds, swimming pools, play grounds, and courts offer to the City residents and visitors varied opportunities for their relaxation and leisure. The International Track and Field Meeting - the Golden Spike - classified in the category Super Grand Prix, traditionally attended by the best world athletes, takes place every year in the Municipal Stadium in Ostrava-Vítkovice.  

Ostrava is now proud to be again a host of WIC 2012 series, with Kooperativa LifeInLine Tour background.  www.ostrava.cz.