The most memorable Hungarian sports achievements in 2017

This year was abundant in remarkable Hungarian sports achievements similarly to the previous years and given the upcoming sports prize award ceremony in January, where they award the Sportsperson of the Year, Zoom.hu collected the most significant Hungarian sports accomplishments in 2017.

Hungarian sportspeople made extraordinary performances in national and international competitions in 2017 that entitle them to participate in the most magnificent sports achievement compilation of Zoom.hu.

Some of the selected sportspeople deserved this merit by becoming undisputed world champions in world championships or by defending their previously-earned title.

Every year, the 10 best Hungarian sportspeople and their coaches nominated for the title compete with each other in 11 categories before the names of the 3 best participants are announced to the public. Let’s see some of the probable winners this year.

1. Hungarian Men’s National Basketball Team

A short time ago, basketball in Hungary, especially men’s basketball, lived in the mind of people as a branch of the Hungarian sports industry that was only remembered for the remnants of its past glory. However, since 2010, international recognition has been gained thanks to the achievements of the Men’s Basketball Team of Szolnok. Furthermore, 2017 marked a return to the international forefront.

This was thanks to both individual and team achievements. Ádám Hanga, for instance, became the top Hungarian player of the Euroleague and also the player of Barcelona, after not being selected for the NBA.

He was also a member of the Hungarian National Basketball Team that participated in a world competition unprecedented in the last 18 years. That is why it is not surprising that Hanga competes for the Sportsman of the Year title while the National Team races for the Team of the Year award.

2. Michelisz makes history in car championship

Hungarians are enthusiastic when it comes to technical sports, especially when they can cheer for a Hungarian compatriot. This is what happened in the World Touring Car Championship that produced great excitement in 2017.

After 10 years, Norbert Michelisz moved from the Zengő Motorsport Team to the Honda Team, and by his 2nd season, he ascended among the best.

While in 2016, he missed the podium because of unsportsmanlike conduct, this year, he was competing for the world champion title even in the last round.

It seemed that there was little chance of winning the World Championship due to technical problems arising during the races and because of his exclusion in China. Furthermore, in Qatar, he had issues with the car brakes, too. Therefore, it was little surprise that the Swedish Thed Björk got the 1st place. Anyway, Michelisz achieved the most significant Hungarian achievement concerning the overall points reached during the FIA races, as he became 2nd making it an unprecedented event in the history of Hungary.

3. Hosszú’s ongoing victory session

Not only racing with superhuman efforts at the Rio Olympic Games but at the 17th FINA World Championship in Budapest, too, Katinka Hosszú has become an idol in the world of swimming.

She got 2 gold medals at the FINA Championship, although she did not participate in the semi-final of the 100-meter backstroke in which she is the defending Olympic champion. In fact, it was at the same time with the final of the 200-meter medley because of which she withdrew.