Olympic Games

15/05/2016

Water polo – Rio match schedule announced

FINA has announced the official schedule for the aquatic sports events at this summer’s Rio Olympics. Both the men’s and women’s teams start of at 09:00am […]
06/05/2016

IOC: Budapest Olympic proposal is one of the best

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) reviewed the proposals of the candidate cities of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in its Lausanne’s four-day meeting – the […]
03/05/2016

A Hungarian sportswoman is celebrated for her helpfulness

Laura Sárosi handed over her own spare shoes to her opponent, who then won the game, writes szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu. The Hungarian badminton player, Laura Sárosi showed what […]
20/04/2016

Foreign minister: Hungary 2024 Olympic bid represents all of central Europe

Budapest, April 20 (MTI) – Hungary’s bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024 represents not just Hungary but all of central Europe, Foreign […]
17/04/2016

Amazing campaign video for the Budapest Olympic Games

Origo.hu shared the mesmerizing campaign video for the Olympics in Budapest, portraying the Hungarian capital city. The video was directed by Dávid Ungvári, and shows the […]
14/04/2016

Olympic logo of Budapest revealed

Following the entries of Los Angeles, Paris, and Rome, Budapest has presented its logo for the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics bid, origo.hu reports. The logo […]
11/04/2016

Hungary win the Olympic qualification tournament in Triest

Another accomplished Hungarian performance in the first three quarters set up Tibor Benedek’s team for a fourth period in which they held their nerve to eventually […]
10/04/2016

Straightforward victory over France sees Hungary through to Triest final

Four goals from Krisztián Manhercz and hat-tricks from Márton Vámos Balázs Hárai were the highlights as Hungary defeated France 15-9 to secure their place in Sunday’s […]
08/04/2016

The Hungarian national water polo team made it to the 2016 Olympic Games

Nemzetisport.hu reports that even though it was a tough game, the Hungarian team eventually won against Germany, and thus gained their qualification to the Olympic Games, […]
06/04/2016

Hungary’s men overcome Romania as expected

Four goals from Márton Szivós helped Hungary on their way to a routine 12-8 victory against Romania, their points total now standing at five ahead of […]
05/04/2016

The Olympic qualification tournament: From now on, it will be an even bigger battle

Having already shocked Russia with a win yesterday, Canada pulled out another surprise in the Olympic qualification tournament in Trieste by recovering several times to eventually […]
30/03/2016

Hungary’s 13-man squad announced for Trieste Tournament

Press release – Hungary men’s head coach Tibor Benedek has named his squad for the Olympic qualification tournament in Trieste between 3rd and 10th April. The […]
20/03/2016

Benedek: It’s been a good few days

Hungary men’s coach Tibor Benedek is satisfied with his team’s three-day training camp in Würzburg which culminated in a 13-8 win over their German counterparts in […]
12/03/2016

Benedek announces Hungary men’s squad Trieste Tournament

Hungary men’s head coach Tibor Benedek has announced his 16-man squad for the Olympic Games qualification tournament in Trieste, Italy, between 3-10 April, press release from […]
23/02/2016

Budapest applying for the Olympics differently than competing cities

According to vastagbor.atlatszo.hu, Hungary did not even submit a logo. Iván Rózsa, Head of Communications at Budapest2024 Nonprofit Zrt. said there is no final logo yet, since no […]
15/02/2016

Olympic qualification tournament in Budapest: Hungary loses to Poland in shootout

Both Hungary and Poland knew that this will be a must win game, as the winner would advance to the next round of Olympic Qualifying, which […]
13/02/2016

Olympic qualification tournament in Budapest: Hungary puts 7 past Estonia

After a slow start Hungary pulled away to stay undefeated with a win over Estonia and to set up a tournament winning match against rivals Poland, […]
13/02/2016

72-year-old sports coach is getting ready for his 7th Olympic Games

Index.hu writes that László Cseuz is done with his medical examinations and he can now actively prepare for his next big trip. The 72-year-old onetime sports […]
11/02/2016

Olympic qualification tournament in Budapest: Hungary’s hockey team defeats Lithuania in first win

Hungary was back on home ice for the first time since winning promotion to the A-Pool, and they did not disappoint the fans during the opening […]
28/01/2016

Precious Hungarian Olympic relic found in US

According to estiujsag.hu, a precious relic signed by Hungarian Olympians  has been found in the department of the Eugene McDermott Library, Dallas, which keeps rarities. Librarian […]