Slovak Hockey Coach Ján Pardavý Caught Driving Under the Influence: Admits Failure After Police Incident

Ján Pardavý, the assistant coach of the Slovak national ice hockey team, has publicly acknowledged a significant personal failure following a recent traffic incident. Local media outlets report that the former professional player and coach was stopped by police while driving following his attendance at the Pohoda music festival in Trenčín, Slovakia. Authorities reportedly found the coach to be operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, leading to the immediate seizure of his driver’s license.

Public Acknowledgment of Conduct

Following the emergence of reports regarding the incident, Pardavý issued a statement addressing his actions directly. He characterized the event as a major professional and personal lapse in judgment. In his comments, he expressed a desire to face the consequences of his behavior rather than evade accountability.

The situation developed following the conclusion of the Pohoda festival, a major annual cultural event in Trenčín. While traveling from the festival grounds, Pardavý was intercepted by law enforcement officials. According to reports from regional media, the subsequent roadside testing indicated that he had exceeded the legal limit for alcohol consumption while operating a motor vehicle. As a result, police confiscated his driving credentials on the spot.