Hungarian swimmers test positive for coronavirus
Hungarian Swimming Federation MÚSZ said that by Tuesday evening nine people had tested positive for the novel coronavirus among the swimmers, trainers and other staff members tested.
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Tokyo Olympic Games Postponed
Hungary’s state secretary for sports has welcomed Japan and the International Olympic Committee’s decision to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, saying that safety and health must come first.
Chinese fencers returning from Hungary test positive
Three Chinese fencers tested positive for the novel coronavirus on their arrival in China from Hungary, the Chinese fencing federation has reported.
Hungary cancels starting stages of Giro d’Italia
Hungary will not host the starting stages of the Giro d’Italia in May because of the coronavirus outbreak in Europe, a government official said.
Puskás Arena to Host 2022 Europa League Final
The 2022 Europa League final will be held in Budapest’s Puskás Arena, UEFA said.
Olympic champion swimmer Éva Székely dies at 91
Éva Székely, Hungarian Olympic champion swimmer and Athlete of the Nation, has died at the age of 91, the Hungarian Swimming Association told MTI.
Hungary to host 2027 World Women’s Handball Championship
Hungary has been selected as the host country for the 2027 World Women’s Handball Championship, the Hungarian association said on its Facebook page.
Photo of the Day: Competitor in the BBU underground half marathon
The BBU underground half marathon was organized on 15 February 2020 in Budapest’s 10th district.
Hosszú collects AIPS European Sportswoman of the Year award
Olympic and world champion swimmer Katinka Hosszú was presented with the International Sports Press Association’s (AIPS) European Sportswoman of the Year Award at a gala event in Budapest.
Cornerstone laid for 24 billion HUF sports hall
Local and central government officials laid the cornerstone of a 24 billion forint (EUR 71m) multipurpose sports hall in Tatabánya, in north-western Hungary, that will be a backup venue for the 2022 European Men’s Handball Championship, which Hungary is hosting together with Slovakia.