Even though Hungary is a landlocked country, water polo, swimming and kayaking have always been the flagships of Hungarian elite sports, said the prime minister.
Budapest will be among an elite group of only six cities around the world who have had the opportunity to host the event twice.
The event will take place at the Duna Arena on October 4th to 6th and will include some of the World’s biggest swimming stars, including Katinka Hosszú
Hungary finished tenth in the overall medal table this year with 15 medals - seven gold, four silver and four bronze
The Hungarian team beat Italy 9-10 and will now face the Netherlands in the semi-final
Tickets for the Men's World League Super finals, Duna Aréna, Budapest, 18th-23rd June are available at www.eventim.hu
Gyurta won gold in the 200-meter breaststroke at the 2012 Olympics, three golds at the world championships and also secured two European titles during his career
The newly-constructed Duna Arena will play host to the event between May 18th and 20th and people are expected to attend from all over the country and from abroad
Katinka Hosszú has been voted the 11th best athlete in Europe, and the best in Hungary in 2017
Katinka Hosszú has won a gold medal for the 400 IM at the European short course swimming championships
Hungary's "Iron Lady" secured the fastest recorded time for the 100m IM at the Berlin World Cup swimming championships
Hungary’s biggest ever sports event, the 17th FINA World Aquatics Championships commenced last Friday with a breathtaking opening ceremony. The 3 thousand square meter floating stage near the Pest side of the famous Chain Bridge welcomed world-class musicians, artists and dancers who took the audience on a cultural-historical journey into Hungary’s deep connection to the Danube, water and aquatic sports.
Hungary has prepared for the sports event with the construction of new facilities and the refurbishment of old ones