66 result(s) for london in Sport
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.
Hungarian Olympians Honoured in the Parliament Building
- 19 Sep 2012 9:04 AM
- sport
A ceremony was held in the Parliament Building honouring the Hungarian medal winners of the London 2012 Summer Olympics and the 14th Summer Paralympic Games. The 31 medal winners and the sports professionals who helped their preparation were acknowledged by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, President of Hungary János Áder and Speaker of Parliament László Kövér.
Congratulations To Hungary On Their Great Paralympic Achievements
- 11 Sep 2012 9:04 AM
- sport
Many congratulations from the British Embassy in Budapest to the Hungarian Paralympic Team on their outstanding performance at the London Paralympic Games. The Hungarian Team secured 14 medals, far exceeding their performance in Beijing. This extraordinary performance shows the excellent preparation of the Hungarian para-athletes. We hope all participants will return home with wonderful and ...
Zoltán Balog Presents Medals To Hungarian Paralympic Team – 10 Medals So Far
- 7 Sep 2012 9:01 AM
- sport
Following the success story of the Hungarian team at the summer Olympic Games, the Hungarian Paralympic Team’s performance is hot in their footsteps: our athletes have won two gold, four silver and four bronze medals so far.
'A Day To Remember', Guest Blog By Mónika Farkas
- 3 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
So here we came – a Hungarian family and friends – supporting someone special at the XXX. London Summer Olympic Games Modern Pentathlon event. That morning we hit the road as early as 06.00 as our hotel was around South Croydon and we had to get to Stratford by 7.30 for the first event held in the Olympic Park. Although travelling around London for someone not speaking the language may seem a bit ...
Hungary's Minister Of Human Resources To Attend The Paralympic Games In London
- 30 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
Minister Balog, who is also responsible for the country’s sports affairs, will travel to London on 3 September for two days. During his stay, he will attend among others the table tennis and swimming contests.
Xpat Opinion: Olympic Bonuses Criticized In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- sport
A liberal weekly considers the lavish financial rewards offered to Olympic finalists by the government disproportionately large.
Hungary Rewards Olympic Gold Medalists With Ft 35 Million
- 23 Aug 2012 12:40 PM
- sport
The Hungarian Cabinet approved the payment of Ft 2.2 billion in bonuses to Hungary’s most successful athletes at the London Olympics, as well as to support staff. The one-off payments range from Ft 35 million for gold medalists to Ft 2 million for those who finished eighth in their competition.
Remarkable Success For Hungary At 2012 Olympics
- 16 Aug 2012 1:00 AM
- sport
With eight gold, four silver and five bronze medals, Hungary took 9th place in the final official medals table for the 2012 London Olympics. This is the first time since the 1992 Barcelona Olympics that Hungary has come in the top ten. Taking population size into account, Hungary was the most successful nation in Europe. Continue to see a video of the celebrations back in Budapest.
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.
Hungarian Olympians Honoured in the Parliament Building
- 19 Sep 2012 9:04 AM
- sport
A ceremony was held in the Parliament Building honouring the Hungarian medal winners of the London 2012 Summer Olympics and the 14th Summer Paralympic Games. The 31 medal winners and the sports professionals who helped their preparation were acknowledged by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, President of Hungary János Áder and Speaker of Parliament László Kövér.
Congratulations To Hungary On Their Great Paralympic Achievements
- 11 Sep 2012 9:04 AM
- sport
Many congratulations from the British Embassy in Budapest to the Hungarian Paralympic Team on their outstanding performance at the London Paralympic Games. The Hungarian Team secured 14 medals, far exceeding their performance in Beijing. This extraordinary performance shows the excellent preparation of the Hungarian para-athletes. We hope all participants will return home with wonderful and ...
Zoltán Balog Presents Medals To Hungarian Paralympic Team – 10 Medals So Far
- 7 Sep 2012 9:01 AM
- sport
Following the success story of the Hungarian team at the summer Olympic Games, the Hungarian Paralympic Team’s performance is hot in their footsteps: our athletes have won two gold, four silver and four bronze medals so far.
'A Day To Remember', Guest Blog By Mónika Farkas
- 3 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
So here we came – a Hungarian family and friends – supporting someone special at the XXX. London Summer Olympic Games Modern Pentathlon event. That morning we hit the road as early as 06.00 as our hotel was around South Croydon and we had to get to Stratford by 7.30 for the first event held in the Olympic Park. Although travelling around London for someone not speaking the language may seem a bit ...
Hungary's Minister Of Human Resources To Attend The Paralympic Games In London
- 30 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
Minister Balog, who is also responsible for the country’s sports affairs, will travel to London on 3 September for two days. During his stay, he will attend among others the table tennis and swimming contests.
Xpat Opinion: Olympic Bonuses Criticized In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- sport
A liberal weekly considers the lavish financial rewards offered to Olympic finalists by the government disproportionately large.
Hungary Rewards Olympic Gold Medalists With Ft 35 Million
- 23 Aug 2012 12:40 PM
- sport
The Hungarian Cabinet approved the payment of Ft 2.2 billion in bonuses to Hungary’s most successful athletes at the London Olympics, as well as to support staff. The one-off payments range from Ft 35 million for gold medalists to Ft 2 million for those who finished eighth in their competition.
Remarkable Success For Hungary At 2012 Olympics
- 16 Aug 2012 1:00 AM
- sport
With eight gold, four silver and five bronze medals, Hungary took 9th place in the final official medals table for the 2012 London Olympics. This is the first time since the 1992 Barcelona Olympics that Hungary has come in the top ten. Taking population size into account, Hungary was the most successful nation in Europe. Continue to see a video of the celebrations back in Budapest.