The Czech Rowing Association (CVS) faces an investigation from their National Sports Agency, after the national news outlet, Radiožurnál, revealed suspicious boat buying practices. From 2019 to 2021, CVS paid CZK 1.8 million (approximately USD 81,100 or GBP 66,000) more for Empacher and Filippi boats than market rates, compared with contemporary official corporate boat manufacture price lists.
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