Šlégr may give up seat in Chamber of Deputies

MP Jiří Šlégr has admitted he may give up his seat in the Chamber of Deputies to return to the sport of hockey, Czech daily Lidové noviny writes. Šlégr, one of the faces of the LEV 21 party, founded by former Social Democrat leader and former prime minister Jiří Paroubek, told the daily he was considering the idea of playing for Litvínov and said the posts clearly were not compatible. Šlégr is a former defenceman and both a Stanley Cup champion and Olympic gold medal winner. If he steps down, he will be replaced by Petr Benda, party leader Jiří Paroubek confirmed.

Author: Jan Velinger