Ten Olympic champions who were members of the network

Recent revelations show that Hungarian athletes were monitored by state security before the Olympics. Notable figures like Dezső Novák and Károly Fatér were involved. The state aimed to gather information on athletes' activities and potential dissent. Several athletes, including Gábor Tamás and Csaba Fenyvesi, were recruited as informants. The documents reveal the extent of state surveillance and the involvement of various sports figures in the system. Some athletes, like András Törő, defected, causing embarrassment for the regime. The monitoring included various sports, with a focus on preventing defections during international competitions.

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