135 result(s) for olympic gold
Olympic Champion Hosszú Nominated For Honorary Citizen Of S Hungary City
- 11 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary’s swimming sensation Katinka Hosszú is set to be nominated for honorary citizen of the city of Baja in southern Hungary, according to the city’s website. The 27-year-old Hosszú, who has won three gold medals in four days at the Rio Summer Olympics, is being nominated for the award by Baja Mayor Róbert Fercsák (Fidesz) and farm ministry state secretary Róbert Zsigó, who is also an MP for ...
Hungary’s President Greets Hungarian Athletes In Rio
- 11 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
President János Áder greeted Hungarian athletes in the Hungarian House at a small ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, the venue of the 2016 Olympics, late on Tuesday local time. He congratulated Emese Szász, who won Hungary’s first gold medal in fencing on the first day of the Games. and her trainer, four-time Olympic champion Győző Kulcsár.
Xpat Opinion: Politics Of Olympic Games In Hungarian Media
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
A left-wing commentator accuses the main public TV channel covering the Rio games of spreading the government’s anti-immigrant message. A conservative pundit thinks that the Left is using the Olympic games to criticize the government.
Hungarian Anti-Doping Assn Denies Suspicions Over Hosszú’s World Record
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary’s anti-doping group MACS dismissed suspicions of doping after Hungary’s Katinka Hosszú smashed the world record in the women’s 400m medley on Saturday, claiming her first Olympic gold medal. Hosszú lowered the world record with an astonishing 4:26.36 in Rio, beating the previous record that was set in 2012 by China’s Ye Shiwen by more than two seconds.
Áder Opens Hungarian House In Rio
- 8 Aug 2016 9:02 AM
- sport
President János Áder formally opened a Hungarian House created to help promote Hungary’s 20214 Olympic bid in Rio de Janeiro on Friday. The venue, where Hungary’s past Olympic successes and an interactive exhibition presenting the Budapest’s 2024 Olympic bid are on display, is located in an equestrian club on the shore of Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon and is open for supporters.
Xpat Opinion: Day One Of Rio Olympics In Hungarian Media
- 7 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
A left-wing columnist deplores the operational shortcomings of the Games and thinks these will impair the chances of Budapest’s candidacy for the 2024 Olympics. A right-wing commentator finds that basically everything is on track in Rio.
Shorter National Anthem For Olympics
- 4 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
A “new” 90-second version of the Himnusz, the national anthem, could be premiered when Hungarian athletes win their first gold medal at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Hungary’s Rio Gold Medalists To Receive Huf 35m In Prize Money
- 29 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungarian Olympic athletes who bring home a gold medal from Rio de Janeiro will receive 35 million forints (EUR 111,800) in prize money from the state, the tabloid Bors reported. Silver medalists will get 25 million forints and bronze medalists 20 million, the paper said.
Rio 2016: Hungarian Olympic Team’s Official “Anthem” Unveiled
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
The Hungarian team’s official song for the 2016 Rio Olympics has been officially introduced to the public on Tuesday.
“Hallhatatlanok” (“Immortals”), written by rapper Deniz – real name Dénes Rizner – is meant to relate to everyonbe who have ever done sport or merely rooted for a Hungarian Gold. The song was also played at Hungarian Olympians’ oath-taking ceremony held in the Palace of Arts, ...
Olympic Champion Hosszú Nominated For Honorary Citizen Of S Hungary City
- 11 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary’s swimming sensation Katinka Hosszú is set to be nominated for honorary citizen of the city of Baja in southern Hungary, according to the city’s website. The 27-year-old Hosszú, who has won three gold medals in four days at the Rio Summer Olympics, is being nominated for the award by Baja Mayor Róbert Fercsák (Fidesz) and farm ministry state secretary Róbert Zsigó, who is also an MP for ...
Hungary’s President Greets Hungarian Athletes In Rio
- 11 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
President János Áder greeted Hungarian athletes in the Hungarian House at a small ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, the venue of the 2016 Olympics, late on Tuesday local time. He congratulated Emese Szász, who won Hungary’s first gold medal in fencing on the first day of the Games. and her trainer, four-time Olympic champion Győző Kulcsár.
Xpat Opinion: Politics Of Olympic Games In Hungarian Media
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
A left-wing commentator accuses the main public TV channel covering the Rio games of spreading the government’s anti-immigrant message. A conservative pundit thinks that the Left is using the Olympic games to criticize the government.
Hungarian Anti-Doping Assn Denies Suspicions Over Hosszú’s World Record
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary’s anti-doping group MACS dismissed suspicions of doping after Hungary’s Katinka Hosszú smashed the world record in the women’s 400m medley on Saturday, claiming her first Olympic gold medal. Hosszú lowered the world record with an astonishing 4:26.36 in Rio, beating the previous record that was set in 2012 by China’s Ye Shiwen by more than two seconds.
Áder Opens Hungarian House In Rio
- 8 Aug 2016 9:02 AM
- sport
President János Áder formally opened a Hungarian House created to help promote Hungary’s 20214 Olympic bid in Rio de Janeiro on Friday. The venue, where Hungary’s past Olympic successes and an interactive exhibition presenting the Budapest’s 2024 Olympic bid are on display, is located in an equestrian club on the shore of Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon and is open for supporters.
Xpat Opinion: Day One Of Rio Olympics In Hungarian Media
- 7 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
A left-wing columnist deplores the operational shortcomings of the Games and thinks these will impair the chances of Budapest’s candidacy for the 2024 Olympics. A right-wing commentator finds that basically everything is on track in Rio.
Shorter National Anthem For Olympics
- 4 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
A “new” 90-second version of the Himnusz, the national anthem, could be premiered when Hungarian athletes win their first gold medal at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Hungary’s Rio Gold Medalists To Receive Huf 35m In Prize Money
- 29 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungarian Olympic athletes who bring home a gold medal from Rio de Janeiro will receive 35 million forints (EUR 111,800) in prize money from the state, the tabloid Bors reported. Silver medalists will get 25 million forints and bronze medalists 20 million, the paper said.
Rio 2016: Hungarian Olympic Team’s Official “Anthem” Unveiled
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
The Hungarian team’s official song for the 2016 Rio Olympics has been officially introduced to the public on Tuesday.
“Hallhatatlanok” (“Immortals”), written by rapper Deniz – real name Dénes Rizner – is meant to relate to everyonbe who have ever done sport or merely rooted for a Hungarian Gold. The song was also played at Hungarian Olympians’ oath-taking ceremony held in the Palace of Arts, ...