52 result(s) for chairman in Sport
Hungarian National Football Team To Keep Dárdai As Captain
- 14 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- sport
Pál Dárdai’s commission as the coach of the Hungarian national football team is to be lengthened until 30 November 2015 after his club, the German Hertha BSC, let him off until European Championship qualifiers come to an end, the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) announced at an out-of-schedule press conference.
Xpat Opinion: Football’s Role In Politics In Hungary
- 21 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
A liberal writer describes Viktor Orbán’s interest in and support for Hungarian football as symbolic elements of a mafia-style leadership, while a libertarian commentator thinks the Premier sincerely believes that his favourite game is an essential part of nation-building which was destroyed by the Communists. A conservative columnist writes that liberal commentators try to discredit Orbán’s ...
Hungary Launches Bid To Co-Host 2020 UEFA European Football Championship
- 11 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Having consulted with the Government, the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) is applying to provide one of the venues for the 2020 UEFA European Championships, announced Chairman of the MLSZ Sándor Csányi on Tuesday. At a press conference held jointly with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and President of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Michel Platini, Mr. Csányi said that the ...
World’s Fencers Coming To Hungary
- 5 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
The World Fencing Championships will be held in Budapest on August 5-12, with over 700 competitors expected from 89 countries. Bálint Vékássy, chairman of the organising committee, said 160 wheelchair fencers will also arrive for the competition, to be held at the Syma Hall.
Hungarian Bid For 2021 FINA World Championships Handed Over
- 29 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, accompanied by State Secretary for Sport István Simicskó and Chairman of the Hungarian Swimming Association Tamás Gyárfás, handed over the Hungary’s bid for organising the International Swimming Federation’s (FINA) World Championships in 2021.
Xpat Report: 2012 London Olympic Opening
- 3 Aug 2012 9:01 AM
- sport
Guest blog by Olympic Torch Bearer Andrea Snow: After my “moment of shine” experience just a few weeks ago, I had the privilege to be present at the Olympic Stadium on 27 July 2012.
British Embassy: Guest Blog By Olympic Torch Bearer Andrea Snow
- 18 Jul 2012 9:02 AM
- sport
It is magical being one of those 8,000 inspirational people, who carry the Olympic Flame as it journeys across UK before the Olympic Games begin on 27 July, 2012.
'Send Winter Away Run' Mobilised Hungarian And Expat Runners For Charity
- 19 Mar 2012 12:00 AM
- sport
On February 26 Team Heart - Seedling Trust’s initiative for charity running model in Hungary - had the thrill of organizing an unprecedented event in Hungary, maybe even the world! Our 'Send Winter Away Run' mobilized more than 326 Hungarian and 24 expatriate runners and groups across Hungary and from as far away as Australia to run to raise funds for disabled children.
Hungarian Prime Minister Is Informed Of Preparations For The London Olympics
- 17 Mar 2012 8:02 AM
- sport
"On 12 March, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with Zsolt Borkai, the Chairman of the Hungarian Olympic Committee. The Chairman informed the PM of progress on preparations for the Olympics, and thanked him for the government measures aimed at promoting Hungary’s success at the Olympics.
Hungarian National Football Team To Keep Dárdai As Captain
- 14 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- sport
Pál Dárdai’s commission as the coach of the Hungarian national football team is to be lengthened until 30 November 2015 after his club, the German Hertha BSC, let him off until European Championship qualifiers come to an end, the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) announced at an out-of-schedule press conference.
Xpat Opinion: Football’s Role In Politics In Hungary
- 21 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
A liberal writer describes Viktor Orbán’s interest in and support for Hungarian football as symbolic elements of a mafia-style leadership, while a libertarian commentator thinks the Premier sincerely believes that his favourite game is an essential part of nation-building which was destroyed by the Communists. A conservative columnist writes that liberal commentators try to discredit Orbán’s ...
Hungary Launches Bid To Co-Host 2020 UEFA European Football Championship
- 11 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Having consulted with the Government, the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) is applying to provide one of the venues for the 2020 UEFA European Championships, announced Chairman of the MLSZ Sándor Csányi on Tuesday. At a press conference held jointly with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and President of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Michel Platini, Mr. Csányi said that the ...
World’s Fencers Coming To Hungary
- 5 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
The World Fencing Championships will be held in Budapest on August 5-12, with over 700 competitors expected from 89 countries. Bálint Vékássy, chairman of the organising committee, said 160 wheelchair fencers will also arrive for the competition, to be held at the Syma Hall.
Hungarian Bid For 2021 FINA World Championships Handed Over
- 29 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, accompanied by State Secretary for Sport István Simicskó and Chairman of the Hungarian Swimming Association Tamás Gyárfás, handed over the Hungary’s bid for organising the International Swimming Federation’s (FINA) World Championships in 2021.
Xpat Report: 2012 London Olympic Opening
- 3 Aug 2012 9:01 AM
- sport
Guest blog by Olympic Torch Bearer Andrea Snow: After my “moment of shine” experience just a few weeks ago, I had the privilege to be present at the Olympic Stadium on 27 July 2012.
British Embassy: Guest Blog By Olympic Torch Bearer Andrea Snow
- 18 Jul 2012 9:02 AM
- sport
It is magical being one of those 8,000 inspirational people, who carry the Olympic Flame as it journeys across UK before the Olympic Games begin on 27 July, 2012.
'Send Winter Away Run' Mobilised Hungarian And Expat Runners For Charity
- 19 Mar 2012 12:00 AM
- sport
On February 26 Team Heart - Seedling Trust’s initiative for charity running model in Hungary - had the thrill of organizing an unprecedented event in Hungary, maybe even the world! Our 'Send Winter Away Run' mobilized more than 326 Hungarian and 24 expatriate runners and groups across Hungary and from as far away as Australia to run to raise funds for disabled children.
Hungarian Prime Minister Is Informed Of Preparations For The London Olympics
- 17 Mar 2012 8:02 AM
- sport
"On 12 March, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with Zsolt Borkai, the Chairman of the Hungarian Olympic Committee. The Chairman informed the PM of progress on preparations for the Olympics, and thanked him for the government measures aimed at promoting Hungary’s success at the Olympics.