PM Congratulates Real Madrid Chief on Re-Election
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the founder of Hungary’s Puskás Akadémia, congratulated Florentino Pérez on his re-election as president of Real Madrid.
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Soccer Federation Eyeing ‘Full House’ for Euro 2020 Matches in Budapest
Hungarian football association MLSZ has said that it hopes all tickets will be sold out for four European championship matches to be held in Budapest’s Puskás Arena.
Olympic Skeet Shooter Diána Igaly Dies of Covid Aged 56
Olympic skeet shooting champion Diána Igaly has died of complications related to Covid-19, aged 56, the secretary general of the Hungarian Shooting Association has confirmed.
DK Asks How Many Fans Will Be Allowed to See Euro 2020 Matches in Budapest
The opposition Democratic Coalition has asked in a letter to the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) how many fans will be allowed to see the four Euro 2020 soccer matches to be played in Budapest’s Puskás Stadium in June.
A draw was played by the Irish in the Qatar national football team
Qatar’s football team played a 1-1 draw with the Irish in Tuesday’s preparation match in Debrecen.
Orbán Congratulates IOC President on Re-Election
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has congratulated International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach on his re-election.
Szijjártó Meets Japanese Minister for Olympics
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has met Tamayo Murakawa, Japan’s minister in charge of the Olympics. In a video posted on Facebook after the meeting in Japan, Szijjártó said preparations for the Olympics were now more complex than ever, adding the world was “rooting” for its success.
Liu Shaoang Gold Medalist in 500 Metres
On Saturday, Liu Shaoang won a golden medal at the 500m World Speed Skating Championships in Dordrecht, the Netherlands.
Hungary to Host MotoGP Races From 2023
Hungary will make a return to the MotoGP calendar in 2023, having signed a ten-year deal to host races at a track currently being built near Hajdúnánás, in the eastern part of the country.
Áder Talks to Olympic Champion Swimmer Hosszú in ‘Blue Planet’ Podcast
President János Áder discussed climate awareness, the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and preparations for the Tokyo Games with three-time Olympic champion swimmer Katinka Hosszú in his ‘Blue Planet’ podcast on Monday.