The Kaderka System
The investigative series The Kaderka System is about one of the largest subsidy scandals in Czech sports, uncovered by Czech Radio. “People around tennis boss Ivo Kaderka had public funds paid out to them during the organization of tournaments for overpriced services, or even for services that were never provided,” summarizes Czech Radio investigative reporter Artur Janoušek.
Autor: Artur Janoušek
Tým: Artur Janoušek, Vojtěch Koval, Antonín Viktora, Český rozhlas
Zveřejněné díly: 5
Zveřejněné 2025/2026: 5 (2. 6. 2025)
Medium: Český rozhlas, mujRozhlas, iRozhlas
Based on Czech Radio’s investigative work, the National Centre against Organized Crime subsequently arrested Kaderka and five other people and charged them with subsidy fraud. The damage amounts to over 50 million.
The podcast series “The Kaderka System” maps out in detail how the tennis association defrauded state subsidies, what the money was spent on, how Kaderka built his influence in both sport and politics, how he became the boss of Czech tennis—ruling it for more than 25 years—and how well-known tennis players perceive his leadership.
We will be presenting the project at Prix Bohemia Radio
When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: UP Arts Center, Theater Hall – 3rd floor
Entrance: Free admission with accreditation
