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Hungary's cultural, historical, and academic
prominence classify it as a middle power in global
affairs. Hungary joined the European Union in
2004 and has been part of the Schengen
Area since 2007. It is a member of numerous
international organisations, including the United
Nations, NATO, WTO, World Bank, IIB, the AIIB,
the Council of Europe, and the Visegrád Group.

SPORTS IN HUNGARY
In the difficult years in early ‘fifties, the
Hungarian press used to boast that Hungary was
a great power in sports. It had reasons to feel
satisfied. But before we talk of the achievements
of the sportsmen and sportswomen of Hungary, a
small nation of 10.7 million, let us sketch the
background.
Opportunities abound in Hungary for sports.
Funds are provided for Hungary’s 4,500 sports
clubs by the government and the community. All
sporting societies from the biggest associations
down to the smallest clubs receive regular
financial support made available to them from the
state budget. This means that in Hungary every
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