Tokyo 2020 – The sword Olympic qualifying world cup will take place in Budapest
According to the decision of the International Fencing Federation (FIE), the Olympic qualifying World Cup of Swordsmen will be held in Budapest.
Sport
Lionel Messi facing huge 12-match ban for punching opponent if act deemed “aggressive”
It was a moment that made a bad night even worse for Barcelona as Lionel Messi was shown a red card late in extra-time for swinging a punch at Athletic Club Bilbao striker Asier Villalibre.
Greece Won the Men’s Water Polo World League in Debrecen
The Greek national team won the men’s water polo World League European qualifiers after defeating the Montenegrin team in the final of the tournament in Debrecen on Sunday.
Áder, Orbán Congratulate Gymnast Ágnes Keleti on 100th Birthday
President János Áder congratulated in a letter and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in a Facebook video five-time Olympic champion gymnast Ágnes Keleti on her 100th birthday.
Orbán: Sports ‘Indispensable’
The government has declared sports a strategic sector because it recognises its indispensable role in modern living, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told sports daily Nemzeti Sport. Aims include Hungary hosting the Olympics and the national eleven competing in the World Cup finals, Orbán said.
Krisztián Németh Becomes First Hungarian to Win US Soccer Championship
The 2020 MLS Soccer Championship was held on December 13 and the winning Columbus Crew SC team included Hungarian, Krisztián Németh.
Paolo Rossi has died at the age of 64
Italian soccer great Paolo Rossi has died at the age of 64, according to Italy’s national public broadcaster RAI.
The award for the Olympic gold medal will increase from 35 to 50 million forints
The Hungarian government has increased the amount of state prizes for outstanding sports results, so that the Olympic gold medal will reach HUF 50 million instead of the previous 35. According to the issue of the Magyar Közlöny published on Wednesday, athletes will receive HUF 35.7 million for the silver medal won in the Olympic […]
Budapest to Host 2024 Chess Olympiad
The general assembly of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved Budapest’s bid to host the 2024 Chess Olympiad, a chess tournament for national teams from around the world.
Ferencváros Football Club Joins Hungary Helps Humanitarian Scheme
One of Hungary’s leading soccer clubs, Ferencváros (FTC), has joined the government’s Hungary Helps humanitarian aid programme, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Saturday.