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PM Orbán and President Áder congratulate Ágnes Keleti on her 100th birthday

President Áder said that Keleti’s global achievements as a gymnast and her dedication to her work as a trainer was an example to everyone.

 

Both Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and President János Áder have congratulated five-time Olympic champion gymnast Ágnes Keleti on her 100th birthday.

In a letter, President Áder said that Keleti’s global achievements as a gymnast and her dedication to her work as a trainer was an example to everyone. He said he felt honoured to personally know her and experience Keleti’s “enviable zest for life”.

Meanwhile, in a Facebook video message, PM Orbán said Hungary was a “fantastic but difficult place, surrounded by empires where we always had to fight for our lives, freedom and independence”. At the same time, PM Orbán said “God has sent us great heroes … who showed us an example in perseverance, dedication, fantastic performance and the love of our nation”, and added that Keleti was such a hero.

The veteran gymnast was also congratulated by Thomas Bach, head of the International Olympic Committee, and leaders of the Hungarian Olympic Committee.

Photo credit: Magyar Hang