Orbán called sports the most effective tool for raising young people, arguing that it teaches them perseverance, fair competition and to pursue a healthy, active lifestyle.

“Hungary needs strong, healthy and committed youth who are fit to fight. But they will only become these things if we parents raise them to,” Orbán said.

The swimming pool was built within the framework of the National Public Education Infrastructure Development Programme.

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