142 result(s) for olympic gold
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Unforgettable 6-3
- 28 Nov 2013 11:31 AM
- sport
Six to three. Any Hungarian football fan knows exactly what that means. In fact, much to Hungary’s pride, even the hardcore enthusiasts in England understand the reference. Sixty years ago this week, November 25, 1953, the Hungarian football team defeated England by a score of six goals to three.
Xpat Opinion: Barcelona 2013: Hungary's Another Excellent Performance
- 13 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
By Ferenc Kumin: Two weeks ago, when Hungary won its bid for the 2021 World Aquatics Championships, I mentioned that we are truly a watersport nation. At that time, the 2013 Barcelona World Aquatics Championships had just begun, so it was too early to include the many results we can now be so proud of. In Barcelona, Hungary came in at an impressive fifth place on the medal rankings, with four ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Failures In Football, Success In Swimming
- 8 Aug 2013 1:50 AM
- sport
Both national left-wing dailies compare PM Orbán’s plans to revive Hungarian football to Goulash-communism, the Hungarian version of Soviet-style socialism. The two pro-government newspapers celebrate the victories achieved by Hungary at the swimming world championship in Barcelona.
Fans Can Travel To MOL World Fencing Championships At Half Price
- 6 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary organises the world fencing championships for the fourth time, now between 5 and 12 August 2013. Over 1,000 representatives of more than 100 countries participate in the prestigious sports event. Upon the initiative of the Hungarian National Asset Management, Inc. (MNV Zrt.) and with the approval of the Ministry of National Development MÁV-START Zrt. and the VOLÁN companies provide a 50% ...
2021 World Aquatics Championships In Hungary To Be Profitable
- 6 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Previous experience suggests that the 2021 World Aquatics Championships, to be hosted by Hungary, could be made profitable, Minister of State for Sports Affairs in the Ministry for Human Resources István Simicskó stated.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary To Host 2021 World Aquatics Championships
- 29 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
By Ferenc Kumin: Browse through the medal count for the 2012 London Olympics, and you’ll spot Hungary’s impressive rank at number 14, right after Canada, with eight gold medals, four silver and five bronze. What’s just as interesting is that if you click on the details, you’ll see that Hungary’s medal board is dominated by swimming and kayak or canoe (five gold, two silver and two bronze). ...
Budapest To Host 2021 FINA World Aquatics Championships
- 21 Jul 2013 1:00 AM
- sport
Hungary’s sensational presentation did the job! The FINA (the International Swimming Federation) Bureau, which began meeting in Barcelona on July 19, chose Hungary to host the World Aquatics Championships scheduled for 2021.
24 New Names Confirmed For Sziget Festival Budapest 2013
- 14 Mar 2013 7:59 AM
- entertainment
The colorful and diverse line-up of Sziget Festival 2013 is building up well, with 24 new acts freshly announced for various stages: many are new-comers to Sziget, but there will be many acts that have proven popular in previous editions of the event too. The non-stop week of party fun will be held this year between 5-12 August.
International Olympic Committee's Decision About Wrestling Causes Shock In Hungary
- 13 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
A decision by the International Olympic Committee’s executive committee to remove wrestling from the list of core Olympic sports has caused shock in Hungary. Hungarian Wrestling Federation president Tamás Gáspár called the move a bolt of lightning out of the blue “I simply cannot understand it. I thought wrestling had a stable place in the Olympic programme”.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Unforgettable 6-3
- 28 Nov 2013 11:31 AM
- sport
Six to three. Any Hungarian football fan knows exactly what that means. In fact, much to Hungary’s pride, even the hardcore enthusiasts in England understand the reference. Sixty years ago this week, November 25, 1953, the Hungarian football team defeated England by a score of six goals to three.
Xpat Opinion: Barcelona 2013: Hungary's Another Excellent Performance
- 13 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
By Ferenc Kumin: Two weeks ago, when Hungary won its bid for the 2021 World Aquatics Championships, I mentioned that we are truly a watersport nation. At that time, the 2013 Barcelona World Aquatics Championships had just begun, so it was too early to include the many results we can now be so proud of. In Barcelona, Hungary came in at an impressive fifth place on the medal rankings, with four ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Failures In Football, Success In Swimming
- 8 Aug 2013 1:50 AM
- sport
Both national left-wing dailies compare PM Orbán’s plans to revive Hungarian football to Goulash-communism, the Hungarian version of Soviet-style socialism. The two pro-government newspapers celebrate the victories achieved by Hungary at the swimming world championship in Barcelona.
Fans Can Travel To MOL World Fencing Championships At Half Price
- 6 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary organises the world fencing championships for the fourth time, now between 5 and 12 August 2013. Over 1,000 representatives of more than 100 countries participate in the prestigious sports event. Upon the initiative of the Hungarian National Asset Management, Inc. (MNV Zrt.) and with the approval of the Ministry of National Development MÁV-START Zrt. and the VOLÁN companies provide a 50% ...
2021 World Aquatics Championships In Hungary To Be Profitable
- 6 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Previous experience suggests that the 2021 World Aquatics Championships, to be hosted by Hungary, could be made profitable, Minister of State for Sports Affairs in the Ministry for Human Resources István Simicskó stated.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary To Host 2021 World Aquatics Championships
- 29 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
By Ferenc Kumin: Browse through the medal count for the 2012 London Olympics, and you’ll spot Hungary’s impressive rank at number 14, right after Canada, with eight gold medals, four silver and five bronze. What’s just as interesting is that if you click on the details, you’ll see that Hungary’s medal board is dominated by swimming and kayak or canoe (five gold, two silver and two bronze). ...
Budapest To Host 2021 FINA World Aquatics Championships
- 21 Jul 2013 1:00 AM
- sport
Hungary’s sensational presentation did the job! The FINA (the International Swimming Federation) Bureau, which began meeting in Barcelona on July 19, chose Hungary to host the World Aquatics Championships scheduled for 2021.
24 New Names Confirmed For Sziget Festival Budapest 2013
- 14 Mar 2013 7:59 AM
- entertainment
The colorful and diverse line-up of Sziget Festival 2013 is building up well, with 24 new acts freshly announced for various stages: many are new-comers to Sziget, but there will be many acts that have proven popular in previous editions of the event too. The non-stop week of party fun will be held this year between 5-12 August.
International Olympic Committee's Decision About Wrestling Causes Shock In Hungary
- 13 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
A decision by the International Olympic Committee’s executive committee to remove wrestling from the list of core Olympic sports has caused shock in Hungary. Hungarian Wrestling Federation president Tamás Gáspár called the move a bolt of lightning out of the blue “I simply cannot understand it. I thought wrestling had a stable place in the Olympic programme”.