Ticket sales to start for Hungarian Cup finals
Ticket sales will soon start online for the Hungarian Cup soccer finals between Honvéd and Mezőkövesd scheduled for next Wednesday, the organiser Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) said.
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Tour de Hongrie to launch on August 29
The international cyclist association (UCI) announced its reworked competition plan, slating Hungary’s Tour de Hongrie between August 29 and September 2.
Szeged to host kayak-canoe European Olympic qualifiers next year
The Hungarian city of Szeged will host in 2021 the European Olympic Kayak-Canoe qualifiers, the International Kayak-Canoe Federation (ICF) said, adding that the competition, which will also be a World Cup, will take place from May 12 to 16.
As many as 50 players to refuse to return to action
There are fears that as many as 50 players could dent Premier League’s Project Restart plan by refusing to return to action due to concerns over their safety.
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.
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.