History / Czechia Sokol - gymnastics movement launched in Prague in 1862. The nationally and patriotic Czech Sokol movement also spread to other Slavic countries. In the past; Sokol focused not only on physical exercise but also on the national community experience. The various Sokol associations of the Slavic nations were also involved in the maintenance of Slavic folklore and the joint sports festivals were not least an expression of Pan-Slavism.6th Sokol Gymnastics Festival in Prague.Poster by Alfons Mucha (1860-1939).Colour lithograph; 168 x 62 cm.Inv. no. 29.472Brno (Br黱n); Moravske Museum.