155 result(s) for fina world championships
Opposition DK Questions Decision To Deploy Army During FINA Championships
- 12 Jul 2017 8:42 AM
- sport
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has said it opposes the government’s decision to deploy soldiers to secure sites at the FINA World Aquatics Championships this month. The party’s deputy leader, Ágnes Vadai, in a statement on Tuesday referred to the decree published in the official government gazette relating to security provision for the championships between July 13 and July 30 “If ...
Olympic Champion Hosszú Announces Founding Of Global Association Of Professional Swimmers
- 4 Jul 2017 10:00 AM
- sport
Three-time Olympic champion swimmer Katinka Hosszú announced on Tuesday the founding of a new international swimming body, the Global Association of Professional Swimmers (GAPS), which is being set up with the participation of 30 swimmers, including 15 Olympic champions, with a view to counterbalancing “chaos” in the international swimming association FINA.
FINA World Championships, Budapest, 14 - 30 July
- 27 Jun 2017 10:24 AM
- sport
Hungary is the host country of this FINA World Championship between 14- 30 July with swimming, diving, high diving, open water swimming, synchronized swimming, and water-polo contests held in Budapest and Balatonfüred.
Now On: Vajdahunyad Castle Summer Festival, Until 14 August
- 23 Jun 2017 8:20 AM
- community & culture
From the organisers: This summer, until 17 August, the Vajdahunyad Castle Summer Music Festival cordially invites everyone to its programs, offering seven classical music concerts and performances by the Budapest Bar, the Budapest Gypsy Symphony Orchestra and the Sabbathsong Klezmer Band. Ticket prices are uniform for each concert, no seat reservations.
HUF 50 Coin In Honour Of FINA World Championships
- 20 Jun 2017 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The National Bank of Hungary issues a commemorative HUF 50 coin honouring the 17th FINA World Championships. There will be 2 million pieces of the unique coin issued among which 12 000 coins would come as gift-wrapped first strike coins (brilliant uncirculated) whereas 7000 pieces would be proof coins in the 2017 set.
Hungary Hosts Sailing & Windsurfing Championship At Lake Balaton
- 16 Jun 2017 8:42 AM
- sport
It is a special year for sailors and windsurfers in Hungary, as European and world championships will be held in two different locations at Lake Balaton, so there will be 155 sailing competitions and eight big regattas in Hungary this year. Hungarian Yachting Association (MVSZ) and Hungarian Windsurfing Association (MSZSZ) held a press conference together in Várkert Bazár on Tuesday, and they ...
FINA Satisfied With Preparations For 2017 World Aquatics Championships
- 31 May 2017 9:00 AM
- sport
The International Swimming Federation FINA is fully satisfied with Hungary’s preparations for hosting the 2017 World Aquatics Championships, organisers said. The championships will be held in Budapest and Balatonfüred in western Hungary from July 14 to 30 and the head of the FINA administration expressed satisfaction at a recent onsite inspection.
Pintér: Tightening Security At Major Intl Events In Hungary A Priority
- 26 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary does not need to raise the terrorist threat level in the wake of the Manchester attack, but tightening security measures at upcoming major international events that attract large numbers of people will be a priority, the interior minister said.
New Danube Arena Hosting European Water Polo Stars
- 25 May 2017 11:00 AM
- sport
The Final Six of LEN Champions League will take place in the Danube Arena between 25 and 27 May. Top men’s water polo players fight for victory on the continent in a traditional six-group tournament. The tournament will be the first international event held in the Danube Arena, venue of the swimming and diving events of the 17th FINA World Championships.
Opposition DK Questions Decision To Deploy Army During FINA Championships
- 12 Jul 2017 8:42 AM
- sport
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has said it opposes the government’s decision to deploy soldiers to secure sites at the FINA World Aquatics Championships this month. The party’s deputy leader, Ágnes Vadai, in a statement on Tuesday referred to the decree published in the official government gazette relating to security provision for the championships between July 13 and July 30 “If ...
Olympic Champion Hosszú Announces Founding Of Global Association Of Professional Swimmers
- 4 Jul 2017 10:00 AM
- sport
Three-time Olympic champion swimmer Katinka Hosszú announced on Tuesday the founding of a new international swimming body, the Global Association of Professional Swimmers (GAPS), which is being set up with the participation of 30 swimmers, including 15 Olympic champions, with a view to counterbalancing “chaos” in the international swimming association FINA.
FINA World Championships, Budapest, 14 - 30 July
- 27 Jun 2017 10:24 AM
- sport
Hungary is the host country of this FINA World Championship between 14- 30 July with swimming, diving, high diving, open water swimming, synchronized swimming, and water-polo contests held in Budapest and Balatonfüred.
Now On: Vajdahunyad Castle Summer Festival, Until 14 August
- 23 Jun 2017 8:20 AM
- community & culture
From the organisers: This summer, until 17 August, the Vajdahunyad Castle Summer Music Festival cordially invites everyone to its programs, offering seven classical music concerts and performances by the Budapest Bar, the Budapest Gypsy Symphony Orchestra and the Sabbathsong Klezmer Band. Ticket prices are uniform for each concert, no seat reservations.
HUF 50 Coin In Honour Of FINA World Championships
- 20 Jun 2017 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The National Bank of Hungary issues a commemorative HUF 50 coin honouring the 17th FINA World Championships. There will be 2 million pieces of the unique coin issued among which 12 000 coins would come as gift-wrapped first strike coins (brilliant uncirculated) whereas 7000 pieces would be proof coins in the 2017 set.
Hungary Hosts Sailing & Windsurfing Championship At Lake Balaton
- 16 Jun 2017 8:42 AM
- sport
It is a special year for sailors and windsurfers in Hungary, as European and world championships will be held in two different locations at Lake Balaton, so there will be 155 sailing competitions and eight big regattas in Hungary this year. Hungarian Yachting Association (MVSZ) and Hungarian Windsurfing Association (MSZSZ) held a press conference together in Várkert Bazár on Tuesday, and they ...
FINA Satisfied With Preparations For 2017 World Aquatics Championships
- 31 May 2017 9:00 AM
- sport
The International Swimming Federation FINA is fully satisfied with Hungary’s preparations for hosting the 2017 World Aquatics Championships, organisers said. The championships will be held in Budapest and Balatonfüred in western Hungary from July 14 to 30 and the head of the FINA administration expressed satisfaction at a recent onsite inspection.
Pintér: Tightening Security At Major Intl Events In Hungary A Priority
- 26 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary does not need to raise the terrorist threat level in the wake of the Manchester attack, but tightening security measures at upcoming major international events that attract large numbers of people will be a priority, the interior minister said.
New Danube Arena Hosting European Water Polo Stars
- 25 May 2017 11:00 AM
- sport
The Final Six of LEN Champions League will take place in the Danube Arena between 25 and 27 May. Top men’s water polo players fight for victory on the continent in a traditional six-group tournament. The tournament will be the first international event held in the Danube Arena, venue of the swimming and diving events of the 17th FINA World Championships.