MultiSport Index Press Releases
Investment in sports activities had to be limited in some way by 53% of Czechs and higher prices for sports facilities deter two-thirds of them as shown by the MultiSport Index survey. Czechs would appreciate a higher contribution to sports and a healthy lifestyle, with a third of them spending a maximum of CZK 500 per month on sports. Besides financial barriers, Czechs also face a lack of time or will in the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.
Since the end of the pandemic, the number of Czechs hindered in adopting a healthier lifestyle due to the lack of time has significantly increased. 68% of them cited it as the main barrier. There has also been an increase of one-third in those for whom the current financial affordability of sports in the Czech Republic is the biggest barrier. Investment in sports had to be limited in some way for 53% of Czechs. The economic crisis has an adverse effect on physical activity, especially for Czechs with lower incomes.
“People Have Less Time After COVID-19 And the Pressure of the Financial Crisis Has Also Started to Be Felt. Data shows that the current economic situation in the Czech Republic negatively affects the accessibility of sports for a total of 27% of Czechs. Since health and sports are closely linked to the financial and social situation of the population, those with lower income, education or position in the job market are the most vulnerable groups. The financial barriers are most evident in the South Bohemian, Moravian-Silesian, South Moravian, Karlovy Vary regions and in the Vysočina region,” explains Stanislav Radocha, NMS Market Research.
Czechs cite a lack of time or lack of will as the most common barriers to living a healthy lifestyle. Compared to 2021, the number of Czech athletes for whom financial demands represent one of the main obstacles has also increased from 7% of Czechs to 11%.
One-Third of the Population Tries to Invest into Sports as Little as Possible. However, compared to 2021, there are fewer Czechs who don’t spend anything on sports activities. A third of Czech athletes spend a maximum of 500 CZK per month on physical activity.
Almost Two-Thirds of Czechs Would Appreciate a Higher Contribution to Sports. Higher prices deter more than two-thirds of Czechs and on the contrary, only 36% of them are not discouraged by an increase in price of sports facilities and activities. In this financial pressure, 58% of Czechs would appreciate a higher contribution from the state to motivate them to engage in sports more frequently.
“Czechs would like to return to sports and regular physical activity after the end of the pandemic, but our survey shows that the current economic pressure is considered one of the main barriers. In the current situation, the Czech Republic can be primarily mobilized by the state. The government should support sports facilities, sports clubs and activities, simultaneously with employers, where motivation and benefits from employers can significantly increase the physical activity of employees. This has ultimately positive impacts on the state budget, which will reduce healthcare expenses in the medium term,” explains Miroslav Rech, CEO of MultiSport Benefit, the company that operates the popular MultiSport card.
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