The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) took part in the Slovakia Motorcycle Federation Awards on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at the Púchov Theatre in Slovakia.
The event brought together riders, officials, partners, and the wider motorcycling community to celebrate the past season’s top Slovak riders and teams.
It also marked a major moment for Slovak motorcycle sport with the official launch of the country’s Motorcycle Sport Hall of Fame.
FIM President Jorge Viegas congratulated the winners and stressed the importance of protecting the sport’s history while investing in youth development, safety, and key motorcycling values.
The evening’s main highlight was the induction of the first two Hall of Fame members: Peter Baláž, honored for a lifetime of service to Slovak motorcycling, and Emil Čunderlík, the 1982 ISDE World Champion, recognized for one of Slovakia’s biggest international achievements and for continuing to compete in Enduro.
FIM praised the Slovak Motorcycle Federation for its ongoing work to promote the sport, maintain safety standards, and strengthen motorcycling nationally and internationally.
