199 result(s) for against hungary in Sport
Government Office Chief ‘Not Optimistic’ About Budapest’s Olympic Chances
- 17 Feb 2017 6:00 AM
- sport
Budapest is competing as an underdog against Paris and Los Angeles, government office chief János Lázár told a news briefing, adding that he was “not optimistic” about Budapest’s chances.
Magyar Opinion: Young People Collect Signatures Against Budapest’s Olympic Bid
- 2 Feb 2017 7:12 AM
- sport
Left-liberal commentators resolutely oppose the government’s plans to host the 2024 Olympic Games, but are undecided about Momentum (Momo for short), the movement founded by Hungarian graduates of British universities who are promoting a referendum against the project.
Budapest Approves Final 2024 Olympic Locations, Opposition Slams Mayor
- 26 Jan 2017 3:00 AM
- sport
The Budapest assembly on Wednesday approved the final proposal on locations selected under the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics. Budapest’s mayor, István Tarlós, has failed to discuss proposals concerning renovating the third metro line or handling the capital’s current smog problem, a Socialist representative said. Budapest assembly approves final 2024 Olympic locations.
Socialists, LMP Support Signature Drive To Thwart Budapest 2024 Olympic Plans
- 20 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- sport
Both the opposition Socialist and LMP parties back an NGO initiative to collect signatures demanding Hungary drop its bid to host the Olympic Games in Budapest in 2024.
Momentum Movement Campaigns For Referendum Against Hungary’s Olympic Bid
- 18 Jan 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
“No to the Olympics, yes to our future!” - A political youth organization suddenly appeared in Hungarian headlines last week with a plan to derail government ambitions to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Budapest. The Momentum Mozgalom (Momentum Movement) kicked off a media campaign called “NOlympics” to gain support for its opposition to hosting the games, and on Thursday will begin ...
Outgoing Swimming Federation President Gyárfás Stays As Tournament Organiser
- 2 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- sport
Outgoing Swimming Federation president Tamás Gyárfás can stay on as a member of the organising committee of the world aquatics championships to be held in Budapest next summer.
Swimming Dispute Taken To Court
- 24 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Tamás Gyárfás, president of the Hungarian Swimming Federation, is taking legal action against what the federation calls the “open spreading of lies and slander” in recent days.
Hungary Hails Solidarity Of Sportsmen Who Boycotted 1956 Melbourne Olympics
- 22 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Speaker of Parliament László Kövér on Monday met Dutch, Swiss and Spanish veteran athletes visiting Budapest who boycotted the 1956 Melbourne Olympics out of solidarity with Hungary due to its crushed anti-Soviet revolution. Hungary has organised programmes to thank the athletes who gave up their dreams after the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland withdrew in protest against the Soviet presence ...
Introducer Of Shotokan In Hungary Honoured
- 31 Oct 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Veteran karate master János Antal has been awarded Hungary’s Order of Merit, Officer’s Cross in recognition of his merits in introducing shotokan in Hungary and his achievements in martial arts. The award was presented to him by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Government Office Chief ‘Not Optimistic’ About Budapest’s Olympic Chances
- 17 Feb 2017 6:00 AM
- sport
Budapest is competing as an underdog against Paris and Los Angeles, government office chief János Lázár told a news briefing, adding that he was “not optimistic” about Budapest’s chances.
Magyar Opinion: Young People Collect Signatures Against Budapest’s Olympic Bid
- 2 Feb 2017 7:12 AM
- sport
Left-liberal commentators resolutely oppose the government’s plans to host the 2024 Olympic Games, but are undecided about Momentum (Momo for short), the movement founded by Hungarian graduates of British universities who are promoting a referendum against the project.
Budapest Approves Final 2024 Olympic Locations, Opposition Slams Mayor
- 26 Jan 2017 3:00 AM
- sport
The Budapest assembly on Wednesday approved the final proposal on locations selected under the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics. Budapest’s mayor, István Tarlós, has failed to discuss proposals concerning renovating the third metro line or handling the capital’s current smog problem, a Socialist representative said. Budapest assembly approves final 2024 Olympic locations.
Socialists, LMP Support Signature Drive To Thwart Budapest 2024 Olympic Plans
- 20 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- sport
Both the opposition Socialist and LMP parties back an NGO initiative to collect signatures demanding Hungary drop its bid to host the Olympic Games in Budapest in 2024.
Momentum Movement Campaigns For Referendum Against Hungary’s Olympic Bid
- 18 Jan 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
“No to the Olympics, yes to our future!” - A political youth organization suddenly appeared in Hungarian headlines last week with a plan to derail government ambitions to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Budapest. The Momentum Mozgalom (Momentum Movement) kicked off a media campaign called “NOlympics” to gain support for its opposition to hosting the games, and on Thursday will begin ...
Outgoing Swimming Federation President Gyárfás Stays As Tournament Organiser
- 2 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- sport
Outgoing Swimming Federation president Tamás Gyárfás can stay on as a member of the organising committee of the world aquatics championships to be held in Budapest next summer.
Swimming Dispute Taken To Court
- 24 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Tamás Gyárfás, president of the Hungarian Swimming Federation, is taking legal action against what the federation calls the “open spreading of lies and slander” in recent days.
Hungary Hails Solidarity Of Sportsmen Who Boycotted 1956 Melbourne Olympics
- 22 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Speaker of Parliament László Kövér on Monday met Dutch, Swiss and Spanish veteran athletes visiting Budapest who boycotted the 1956 Melbourne Olympics out of solidarity with Hungary due to its crushed anti-Soviet revolution. Hungary has organised programmes to thank the athletes who gave up their dreams after the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland withdrew in protest against the Soviet presence ...
Introducer Of Shotokan In Hungary Honoured
- 31 Oct 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Veteran karate master János Antal has been awarded Hungary’s Order of Merit, Officer’s Cross in recognition of his merits in introducing shotokan in Hungary and his achievements in martial arts. The award was presented to him by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.