Athletic club Královské Vinohrady, later Sparta Prague, founded
- When
- 1893
- Where
- Prague
- Episodes
- 3
The athletic club Královské Vinohrady, later known as Sparta Prague, was founded in Prague in late 1893. A group of young people, centered around the Rudl brothers, established the club's articles of association in November. The club adopted a tricolour scheme reflecting its connection to the royal city of Prague.
Episodes
- Adoption of Colours
The club adopted its tricolour scheme, with blue, red, and yellow representing Europe and Prague.
- Founders' Meeting
The founders' meeting approved the club's articles of association on 16 November 1893.
- First Annual General Meeting
The first annual general meeting took place on 17 December 1893.
Background and detail
Background. At the close of 1893, a small group of young people based around three brothers – Václav, Bohumil and Rudolf Rudl – had the idea of setting up a sports club. This initiative led to the formal establishment of the athletic club in Prague, which would later become known as Sparta Prague.
Founding. On 16 November, the founders' meeting approved the club's articles of association. One month later, on 17 December, the first annual general meeting took place. These events marked the official beginning of the club's organizational structure in Prague.
Identity. Soon after the founding, the Athletic Club Sparta came up with its tricolour. Blue symbolises Europe, while red and yellow are the symbols of the royal city of Prague. These colours were established from the very beginning.
People involved
- Václav Rudl · Founder
- Bohumil Rudl · Founder
- Rudolf Rudl · Founder
Sources
- AC Sparta Prague Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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