Pósfai: We do not want many small hanging stadiums

Hungary's Minister of Interior, Gábor Pósfai, emphasized that government funding for sports remains substantial, with 453 billion HUF allocated. Competitive sports will receive 76 billion HUF, while federations and key clubs will benefit from over 50 billion HUF. However, state-owned companies will no longer financially support specific sports divisions. The ministry has filed eight reports regarding past issues, with more pending. A strategic plan aims to enhance sports participation, with a focus on recreational sports by 2027. The government is also transitioning to digital accounting for sports funding. Concerns were raised about the sustainability of newly built sports infrastructure, and the National Athletics Center is expected to host limited events annually. The government plans to continue supporting Olympic preparations, despite skepticism about previous ambitious goals.