178 result(s) for art in Sport
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán On Football
- 4 Aug 2013 1:00 AM
- sport
This morning I read a lengthy interview with Viktor Orbán on the Ferenc Puskás Academy’s website. Several newspapers summarized the prime minister’s thoughts on the state of Hungarian football. The historian Gábor Egry, whom readers of Hungarian Spectrum know from his occasional comments, wrote on Facebook about this interview: “Compulsory reading. Really. Everything one ought to and must know ...
Hungarian Water Polo Women Lose Close Game
- 1 Aug 2013 1:00 AM
- sport
Spain edged Hungary 13-12 in a women’s water polo semi-final at the World Swimming Championships in Barcelona Wednesday night. Hungary will play Russia for the bronze medal.
Hungarian Athletes “Close To National Side” List
- 16 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Fidesz maintains a list of athletes “close to the national side”, the tabloid Blikk reported on Monday, citing a document it obtained. The list includes the names and contact details of 50 people, most of them Olympic champion athletes and coaches.
Updated: Hungary's Cross-Balaton Swim Set For 20 July If Weather Allows
- 15 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
The Cross-swimming has been postponed due to the inconvenient expected weather. The anticipated new date for the event is the next weekend (the 20 of July); new information will be announced on the 18 of July. Please visit the website at the date mentioned before!
Formula 1, Budapest Hungaroring, 26 - 28 July
- 15 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
The first thing to say about the Hungaroring, is that it can be phenomenally dull; at least it could be up until last year. For most of its 25+ year history on the F1 calendar, the tight and twisting bowl-shaped track on the outskirts of Budapest came with the reputation of regularly hosting complete snoozefests. As for the circuit itself, it’s more like a go-kart track than anything else. ...
Racing Car Kills Spectator In Hungary
- 1 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
One person was killed when a race car swerved off the road and slammed into spectators in Újfehértó, east Hungary on Sunday. Eight other people were severely injured. Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident.
'Swimming For The Life Savers', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 27 Jun 2013 11:43 AM
- sport
I’ve long been a supporter of British lifesavers. Ever since I briefly was a lifesaver myself as a student holiday job. And recently I’ve become a trustee of the Lifeboat Fund in the UK. So I’ve been looking for a chance to pick up that cause now that I’m here in Hungary. I’m very pleased to say I’ve found it.
Sports Hall To Replace Local Asian Market In Budapest
- 19 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
The Eighth District plans to demolish the local Asian market in order to launch a Ft 4.2 billion construction project to build sports facilities, Népszabadság reports.
Xpat Event Report: Polo Festival - Kincsem Park, Budapest
- 11 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Polo, “The Sport of Kings” was first played in Persia in the 5th century BC. Originally, it was a training game for cavalry units, usually the king's guards. The modern game, formalized and popularized by the British, has now arrived to Hungary. Taking place at Kincsem Park, the “Polo Festival” was held, with Arena polo matches, fashion show, hat competition, pony riding and lots more.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán On Football
- 4 Aug 2013 1:00 AM
- sport
This morning I read a lengthy interview with Viktor Orbán on the Ferenc Puskás Academy’s website. Several newspapers summarized the prime minister’s thoughts on the state of Hungarian football. The historian Gábor Egry, whom readers of Hungarian Spectrum know from his occasional comments, wrote on Facebook about this interview: “Compulsory reading. Really. Everything one ought to and must know ...
Hungarian Water Polo Women Lose Close Game
- 1 Aug 2013 1:00 AM
- sport
Spain edged Hungary 13-12 in a women’s water polo semi-final at the World Swimming Championships in Barcelona Wednesday night. Hungary will play Russia for the bronze medal.
Hungarian Athletes “Close To National Side” List
- 16 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Fidesz maintains a list of athletes “close to the national side”, the tabloid Blikk reported on Monday, citing a document it obtained. The list includes the names and contact details of 50 people, most of them Olympic champion athletes and coaches.
Updated: Hungary's Cross-Balaton Swim Set For 20 July If Weather Allows
- 15 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
The Cross-swimming has been postponed due to the inconvenient expected weather. The anticipated new date for the event is the next weekend (the 20 of July); new information will be announced on the 18 of July. Please visit the website at the date mentioned before!
Formula 1, Budapest Hungaroring, 26 - 28 July
- 15 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
The first thing to say about the Hungaroring, is that it can be phenomenally dull; at least it could be up until last year. For most of its 25+ year history on the F1 calendar, the tight and twisting bowl-shaped track on the outskirts of Budapest came with the reputation of regularly hosting complete snoozefests. As for the circuit itself, it’s more like a go-kart track than anything else. ...
Racing Car Kills Spectator In Hungary
- 1 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
One person was killed when a race car swerved off the road and slammed into spectators in Újfehértó, east Hungary on Sunday. Eight other people were severely injured. Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident.
'Swimming For The Life Savers', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 27 Jun 2013 11:43 AM
- sport
I’ve long been a supporter of British lifesavers. Ever since I briefly was a lifesaver myself as a student holiday job. And recently I’ve become a trustee of the Lifeboat Fund in the UK. So I’ve been looking for a chance to pick up that cause now that I’m here in Hungary. I’m very pleased to say I’ve found it.
Sports Hall To Replace Local Asian Market In Budapest
- 19 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
The Eighth District plans to demolish the local Asian market in order to launch a Ft 4.2 billion construction project to build sports facilities, Népszabadság reports.
Xpat Event Report: Polo Festival - Kincsem Park, Budapest
- 11 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Polo, “The Sport of Kings” was first played in Persia in the 5th century BC. Originally, it was a training game for cavalry units, usually the king's guards. The modern game, formalized and popularized by the British, has now arrived to Hungary. Taking place at Kincsem Park, the “Polo Festival” was held, with Arena polo matches, fashion show, hat competition, pony riding and lots more.