Hungary
Seven nations in the mix for Fina Worlds, as Budapest lands water polo showpiece
The International Aquatics Federation (Fina) has said that seven nations are in contention for the hosting rights to its 2021 and 2023 World Championships, while the European Aquatics League (LEN) has awarded Budapest a two-year contract to stage its Champions League Final Six water polo showpiece.
Momentum builds behind Budapest bid for 2024 Olympics
A potential bid from Budapest for the 2024 Olympic Games has moved a step closer after the Mayor of the Hungarian capital, István Tarlós, gave the project his full support.
Bidding field narrows for 2021 and 2023 men’s IHF Worlds
The International Handball Federation (IHF) has confirmed the countries that have been shortlisted as potential hosts for its men’s World Championships in 2021 and 2023.
Hungarian government ready to back 2024 Olympics bid
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has revealed that the country’s government is prepared to support a bid by Budapest to host the 2024 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Judo World Championships head to Budapest
Budapest has been confirmed as the host city for the 2017 Judo World Championships.
Budapest confirmed as new host of 2017 Fina World Championships
The International Aquatics Association (Fina) has announced that Budapest will be the new host of its 17th World Championships and World Masters Championships in July 2017.
Debrecen set for month of basketball with Fiba event to follow EuroBasket
The Hungarian city of Debrecen will host its first world-level basketball event after being awarded the 2015 3x3 U18 World Championships by the International Basketball Federation (Fiba).
Hungarian Olympic Committee backs study into 2024 Olympics bid
The Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) has voted to support a study into the possibility of the country submitting a bid to host the 2024 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Hungary claims success with 2017 Judo World Championship bid
The Hungarian government has claimed success in the eastern European country’s bid to stage the 2017 Judo World Championship.
Red Bull Air Race adds new events in Japan and Russia for 2015 season
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship has added new events in Japan and Russia to its 2015 calendar.
Budapest mayor dashes Olympic bid claims
The prospect of a Hungarian bid for the 2024 Olympic Games appears to be over after Budapest’s Mayor, Istvan Tarlós, described the idea as “unrealistic”.
Hungary states 2024 Olympic Games ambitions
Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) president Zsolt Borkai has thrown his support behind a possible Budapest bid for the 2024 summer Games, adding that “concrete steps” could soon be taken towards formalising an offer.
Fina moves event out of Israel
The International Aquatics Federation (Fina) has elected to move its World Junior Open Water Swimming Championships out of Israel due to the “unstable and unpredictable” situation in the region.
IJF adds Budapest to World Judo Tour calendar
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has agreed a three-year deal with the Hungarian Judo Association for Budapest to host a Judo Grand Prix from 2014 to 2016.