2,215 result(s) for sport
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.
Outcry As Hungarian State TV Ignores Olympic Refugee Swimmer
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
A public TV announcer commenting on a broadcast of the Olympics yesterday failed to mention the name of a swimmer representing the Refugee Olympic Team, even after she won her heat, causing an outcry in the press and social media. The Helsinki Committee questioned if the omission was political, but the commentator blamed a technical error.
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.
Hungarian President Áder To Visit Brazil
- 5 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder will pay a visit to Brazil where he will meet politicians and sports officials, his office said. Áder will attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Friday. He will watch several sporting events involving Hungarian athletes compete and visit the Olympic Village.
Xpat Opinion: Two Hungarian Kayakers Withdrawn From The Olympic Team After Failing Dope Test
- 4 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Népszabadság thinks the blame should be laid at the door of officials who make a good living risking the health of young athletes.
Escape From Budapest To Novotel Phuket Surin Beach Resort
- 4 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- travel
Enjoy tranquil moments with your family at the newly rebranded Novotel Phuket Surin Beach Resort. Phuket is one of the dream destinations for many people all over the world. There are many beautiful beaches there, and Surin beach is one of them. Steps away from the beach, Novotel Phuket Surin Beach resort can be easily reached by car.
Jean-Philippe Lovotti, GM of Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 Aug 2016 12:00 PM
Mr. Jean-Philippe Lovotti is the newly appointed General Manager of Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort and Spa. With a true passion towards services and guests satisfaction, Jean-Philippe leads his team by creating Synergy between the different departments to work together towards a common vision: Creating Experiences Guests Love.
Alexandre Huet, Hotel Manager at Novotel Phuket Surin
- 1 Aug 2016 12:00 PM
Alexandre Huet is a passionate hotelier with a 12-year experience within the hospitality industry in Thailand. Before joining Novotel Phuket Surin Beach Resort, he held several positions such as Operation Manager, Hotel Manager, and General Manager in Huahin, Bangkok, Samui and Phuket Island.
Hungarian Kayak Champion Kovács Retires
- 1 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Three-time Olympic and 31-time world kayak champion Katalin Kovács announced her retirement from competitive sport on Friday. Fighting back tears, Kovács told a press conference that, as she had failed to qualify for the Rio Olympics, she made it clear to herself and her daughter that her family is now the top priority in her heart.
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.
Outcry As Hungarian State TV Ignores Olympic Refugee Swimmer
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
A public TV announcer commenting on a broadcast of the Olympics yesterday failed to mention the name of a swimmer representing the Refugee Olympic Team, even after she won her heat, causing an outcry in the press and social media. The Helsinki Committee questioned if the omission was political, but the commentator blamed a technical error.
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.
Hungarian President Áder To Visit Brazil
- 5 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder will pay a visit to Brazil where he will meet politicians and sports officials, his office said. Áder will attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Friday. He will watch several sporting events involving Hungarian athletes compete and visit the Olympic Village.
Xpat Opinion: Two Hungarian Kayakers Withdrawn From The Olympic Team After Failing Dope Test
- 4 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Népszabadság thinks the blame should be laid at the door of officials who make a good living risking the health of young athletes.
Escape From Budapest To Novotel Phuket Surin Beach Resort
- 4 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- travel
Enjoy tranquil moments with your family at the newly rebranded Novotel Phuket Surin Beach Resort. Phuket is one of the dream destinations for many people all over the world. There are many beautiful beaches there, and Surin beach is one of them. Steps away from the beach, Novotel Phuket Surin Beach resort can be easily reached by car.
Jean-Philippe Lovotti, GM of Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 Aug 2016 12:00 PM
Mr. Jean-Philippe Lovotti is the newly appointed General Manager of Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort and Spa. With a true passion towards services and guests satisfaction, Jean-Philippe leads his team by creating Synergy between the different departments to work together towards a common vision: Creating Experiences Guests Love.
Alexandre Huet, Hotel Manager at Novotel Phuket Surin
- 1 Aug 2016 12:00 PM
Alexandre Huet is a passionate hotelier with a 12-year experience within the hospitality industry in Thailand. Before joining Novotel Phuket Surin Beach Resort, he held several positions such as Operation Manager, Hotel Manager, and General Manager in Huahin, Bangkok, Samui and Phuket Island.
Hungarian Kayak Champion Kovács Retires
- 1 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Three-time Olympic and 31-time world kayak champion Katalin Kovács announced her retirement from competitive sport on Friday. Fighting back tears, Kovács told a press conference that, as she had failed to qualify for the Rio Olympics, she made it clear to herself and her daughter that her family is now the top priority in her heart.