Water Polo Player Faragó Awarded Sportsman of the Nation Title
Olympic, world and European champion water polo player Tamás Faragó was named Sportsman of the Nation, the official government gazette Magyar Közlöny said.
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Lázár Elected Head of Hungarian Tennis Association
Former government office chief János Lázár has been elected head of the Hungarian Tennis Association (MTSZ).
Photo of the Day: Brutal Run in Nyáregyháza
The 9th Brutal Run obstacle race was organized in Nyáregyháza, Pest County.
Palkovics Discusses Road Safety, Future of Hungarian Motorsport with FIA President
Innovation and Technology Minister László Palkovics discussed road safety measures and strategic matters concerning the future of motor racing in Hungary with Jean Todt, president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), in Budapest over the weekend.
Modern Pentathlon European Championships Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Restrictions
The European Modern Pentathlon Championships that was set to be held in central Hungary’s Székesfehérvár this year has been cancelled amid the situation around the novel coronavirus pandemic, the European Confederation for Modern Pentathlon (ECMP) said.
Budapest Urban Games to be Held on August 29th
Budapest will host the Budapest Urban Games, for the fifth time, on August 29, organisers said.
Budapest could host Giro d’Italia ‘grand start’ next May
Budapest has been offered to host the Giro d’Italia bicycle race’s Grande Partenza opening event in May next year, cancelled in 2020 with regard to the novel coronavirus epidemic, Mariusz Revesz, government commissioner for public sports and recreation, said in Egerszalok, in northern Hungary.
Áder Meets Hungarian Finalists in Stockholm Junior Water Prize
President János Áder met the Hungarian finalists of the Stockholm Junior Water Prize in Sándor Palace on Thursday.
ICF Upgrades Szeged Kayak-Canoe Championship to World Cup
The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has upgraded the status of the kayaking and canoeing world championship to be held in Szeged in September to a world cup, which will now include Olympic events, the federation said.
Loki says goodbye to first class after 27 years
The DVSC only reached a 1-1 draw at home against Paks.