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Fürjes: Hungarian team at Olympic Games “stood its ground in a tough competition"
At this year's Olympics, Hungary’s athletes won six gold, seven silver, and six bronze medals, finishing in 14th place.
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PM Orbán holds talks with IOC President
PM Orbán has discussed topical international sports matters and Hungarian aid provided to Ukrainian athletes with IOC President Thomas Bach.
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Daring to be small and the killing of Hungary’s Olympic dream
“For a referendum, one needs majority,” said Prime Minister Orbán, but “for winning the Olympic bid, one needs unity.”
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Organizers of Budapest's 2024 Olympic bid file their third and final proposal to host games
Budapest is bidding to become the first Eastern European country to host the summer games in the post-Communist era
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Budapest 2024 Olympic bid faces referendum challenge from youth group
The Budapest bid faces a new referendum challenge after relatively unknown youth group Momentum said they will begin collecting signatures this week to force a vote. The "NOlimpia" referendum drive needs 138,000 signatures to force the vote
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Twelve major sponsors throw their weight behind Budapest 2024 Olympic bid
The companies, which include car giants Audi and Budapest Airport are all part of the Hungarian capital’s multi-million euro sponsorship program
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Hungary to receive fewer medals at Rio 2016 claims PwC
Study suggests Hungary will come away with five fewer medals at this year's Olympic Games