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Budapest Wolves American Football Club Highlight Film

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT

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'Flora Women’s Running Day and Fitness Festival', City Park, 17 May

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:35:00 GMT

"The Flora Women’s Running Day and Fitness Festival is traditionally the largest Hungarian sporting event dedicated to women and at the same time a spring celebration of movement for women.

Budapest To Host Unique Horse Race In City Centre

Wed, 14 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT

"The Hungarian capital will host a horse race right in the middle of Budapest’s city centre, on May 31st. The horse race is being held at the historic Heroes’ Square, one of the city’s largest public spaces and also a popular tourist attraction in its own right."

MVM Modern Pentathlon World Championships, SYMA Hall, 29 May - 6 June

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"The last chance to get quota for this year’s Olympic Games, the MVM Modern Pentathlon World Championships will be held from 29 May to 3 June 2008 in Budapest, in the Syma Sport- and Event Centre as well as in the Statue Park of the Ferenc Puskás Stadium.

Budapest 10 km Running Gala, 31 May

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT

"After marathons and half marathons it is the 10km distance that captures the imagination of runners, curious in the time they can achieve and noting it as personal best. Organised by BSI, Budapest’s only official 10km street race open for both men and women was launched in 2004.

Canton Native Trying To Reach Olympics In Table Tennis

Tue, 06 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT

"As the United States' lone male entry in the Olympic table tennis qualifier this week in Budapest, Hungary, he hopes to earn a berth in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China."

Hungary's Title Was 70 Years In The Making

Tue, 06 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT

"Hungary has been a member of the international hockey community for the better part of a century. But apart from a last-place performance at the 1964 Olympics, the last time the Magyars played in an elite-level competition was nearly 70 years ago, when Hungary played at the 1939 IIHF World Championships in Switzerland."

Central Europe Rally : Volkswagen Motorsport

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT

"Overall victory for Carlos Sainz, a podium position for Dieter Depping as well – and seven of seven stage wins: Volkswagen started to a new era of cross-country rally sport at the Central Europe Rally through Hungary and Romania with a great exploit."

One Of The Biggest Volkswagen Successes

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT

"Volkswagen started into a new cross-country rallying era with a Win : works pairing Carlos Sainz / Michel Périn prevailed in the Central Europe Rally across Hungary and Romania, a new event held by Dakar Rally organisers A,S.O."

Szivos Seeks Family's Eighth Water Polo Medal

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT

"Hungarian water polo standout Marton Szivos will be carrying a big burden of national and family expectations at the Beijing Olympics."

Three Competitors Abandon First Stage Of Central Europe Rally

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT

"A Hungarian Nissan driven by Laszlo Palik and Gabor Darazsi overturned only 2.5 kms before the finish near Dabas, C Hungary. The car suffered heavy damage and it has not yet been decided if the team can continue."

Titles For Hungary And Peru In Girls’ Events At Venezuela Junior Open

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT

"Hungary’s Krisztina Ambrus emerged as the most successful female player at the Venezuelan Junior Open in Valencia on Sunday 20th April 2008, when she won the Girls’ Singles and with compatriot Dora Madarasz, the Girls’ Doubles titles."

Bree To Miss Beijing Olympics After Accepting Test Results

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT

"The test was carried out during the European short course championships in Debrecen, Hungary, in December but Bree strenuously denied any wrong doing when reports emerged almost a fortnight ago."

Squash Website for Xpats in Budapest, Hungary

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:57:00 GMT

"Play squash in your free time? Looking for a partner on the same level as you? You can see and keep track of your ranking using this squash website. Click here to register The use of this service is free and very simple:

Budapest To Krakow Bicycle Tour Connects Three Countries

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT

"The tour starts just outside of Budapest in the artists' town of Szentendre. It continues along the Danube River and then up to Banska Stiavnica, an old hillside mining town. The route then crosses sections of the Carpathian Mountains with panoramic views to the Slovakian countryside and remote mountain villages."

Vipers Encouraging Pupils To Try Out Different Sports

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT

"Class teacher and PE co-ordinator Claire Oldfield also plays for the ladies Vipers team and organised the visit to encourage children to try out different sports."

Xpat Running Club Gathers Pace

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:45:00 GMT

As the evenings lengthen and the weather improves, why not pull on your running shoes and head for the great outdoors? If running alone sounds too tough and you need the company of training buddies to motivate you, help is at hand.

Peter Baczako, Hungarian Olympic Champion Weightlifter, Dies At 56

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT

"Considered Hungary's most successful lifter, Baczako won bronze at the 1976 Montreal Games and a total of 23 medals, including four gold, at world and European championships from 1973-82. He competed as a light heavyweight in Montreal and as a middle heavyweight in Moscow."

Budapest 10 km Running Gala, 31 May

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:00:00 GMT

"After marathons and half marathons it is the 10km distance that captures the imagination of runners, curious in the time they can achieve and noting it as personal best.

'Nativa Fitness Day', Sportmax, 24 May

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT

"Nativa Fitness Day is a day-long fitness and aerobics event featuring training sessions with special equipment, the newest fitness trends and Hungarian and foreign star trainers. The Sportmax hall will be a spectacular site, rocking to the sound of 600 pairs of Kangoo shoes moving in unison or Xco in 600 hands, making this a really enjoyable event.