Hungary

The Republic of Hungary (in Hungarian, Magyar Köztársaság) is a country of central Europe which forms part of the European Union (EU). It borders with Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia. It is locally called Land of the Magyars or Magyarország. Along with Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic, a member of the Visegrad group of nations.

Hungary stands out in a sport like water polo collective, as well as in the Hammer Throw. It also has a lot of swimming tradition by which Hungary has been very successful. His highest figure in the sport of all times has been the footballer Ferenc Puskás, who made a successful career in Spanish football team Real Madrid. And had a great tennis player named Zsofia Jakab who is playing for Longwood University today. The best participation of Hungary in the Olympic Games, was in 1952 when it gained in third place in medal table.


By, Diana Palacios