The foundation stone for the new global headquarters of the World Aquatics (WA), the international federation uniting aquatic sports, was laid on Tuesday in Budapest, marking another milestone in Hungary’s growing role as a hub for world sport.
Defence Minister: Government committed to maintaining and developing Hungarian Grand Prix
“Hungary is proud to provide the Formula 1 experience at a high standard for 40 years,” Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said.
FM: Hungaroring redevelopment is world’s most spectacular sports infrastructure upgrade
“We have proven that a world-class, high-tech transformation can be delivered in just one year,” Minister Szijjártó said.
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Hungarian athletes win 9 medals at European Para Youth Games
Para swimmer Csenge Hotz won gold in the 100m butterfly and silver in the 400m freestyle.
President Sulyok meets with head of International Olympic Committee
President Sulyok's visit to Lausanne marked the 130th anniversary of the founding of the Hungarian Olympic Committee.
Long seasons and short corners
Undisputed football expert Ron Knee wrote his first column for The Budapest Times back in May 2021, promising a regular analysis but then unfortunately suffered a severe case of writer’s block, possibly caused by years of heading balls for his team, Chipping Sodbury Reserves ...
Start of the ski season in the Mátra
The ski park on the north side of the Mátra Mountains is celebrating its 20th anniversary this winter, kicking off the season under the best conditions with plenty of powder snow.
Ski park in Mátraszentistván celebrates 20th anniversary
The Mátraszentistván Ski Park is expecting around 50,000 guests this winter and is ready for the winter season with state-of-the-art ski lifts.
Three days of top class
‘The best of the best will compete in the 2026 World Athletics Final in Budapest.’
World Aquatics inaugurates temporary headquarters in Budapest
The governing body is set to move its entire global HQ to the Hungarian capital by 2027.
City hall could support an Olympic bid
The Mayor of Budapest is generally in favour of a possible bid by the capital city for the Olympic Games.
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Drama series revives memories of Polgár sisters’ reign
Men chess kings bad losers to Hungary’s queen
Netflix chess drama “The Queen’s Gambit,” has proved to be a winner worldwide and has thrown the spotlight back on Hungary’s famous chess player sisters the Polgárs. Judit Polgár, who is considered by far the strongest female player of all time and the only ...
Hungary bids farewell to Euro 2020 after epic draw against Germany – Gallery
Germany's UEFA EURO 2020 future hung in the balance until six minutes from time when a goal from Leon Goretzka saved Joachim Löw's side, and ended Hungary's bold attempt to come through Group F, UEFA.com's report said about the match. Hungary finished fourth place ...
2020 was good, 2021 could be better
Year of cheer for football
Hungarian football fans will be hoping for a 2021 as successful as 2020 when the national team rose above expectations, qualifying for the Euro championships for the second time in a row and overcoming strong rivals to top its Nations League group. Add to ...
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Manchester City versus Borussia Monchengladbach in Budapest
Another Champions League game moved to Puskás Aréna
A second Champions League last-16 first-leg football match has been switched from Germany to Budapest’s Puskás Arena, where Manchester City will play Borussia Monchengladbach after the English Premier League side was banned on February 8 from travelling to Germany.
Hungary to organise 76km race in Hungary, Slovakia
A 76km running competition crossing from Hungary to Slovakia and over three rivers will be held for the first time on September 11, a government official told a press conference on Monday.
Budapest to host World Karate Championships in 2023
The 2023 World Karate Championships, to be hosted by Budapest between October 24 and 28, is expected to draw 1,600-2,000 athletes and about as many sports officials, organisers said on Friday.
