The Gyulai István Memorial can be considered as the dress rehearsal for the World Athletics Finals @ Budapest in September. The organizers of the competition are also making sure that the program is exactly as dense, or fast-paced, as we will see at the new competition that will debut at the end of the outdoor season.
Athletes from 51 countries will compete in 20 international events, which is a record in the history of the event. The field includes 9 Paris Olympic champions – 7 of whom are individual gold medalists – and 5 defending world champions.
The world record holder in pole vault, Armand Duplantis, is once again aiming to win the Dr. Bojidar Spiriev trophy for the best result.
July, 14. in the afternoon, between 5.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m., there will be 13 consecutive races at the Zsivotzky Gyula Athletics Center. However, anyone who only “falls in” at half past five will miss out on the most successful Hungarian athlete of our time, Bencé Halász. Knowing the relationship of our Olympic silver medalist and three-time World Championship bronze medalist with the home track, you couldn’t make a bigger mistake than that to miss it. An overall of him, the defining experience of his career was last year’s Gyulai Memorial. The home crowd gave me a lot of strength, which I managed to fully transfer to my throwing. I can compete stably, my best this year is 81.22 meters, I would like to move away from the results around 80-81 meters, because I have more than that. Based on my qualities and the work I have done, everything can come together when it is needed. I would like to win, but it will not be easy.
It is very difficult to choose one from so many exciting numbers, but in the pole vault, the name Armand Duplantis is a guarantee of a high level. The audience may also have high expectations of the new world record holder in the 110 m hurdles, Ja’Kobe Tharp. The fastest Hungarian female sprinter, Boglárka Takács, is not facing an everyday opportunity either, as two Olympic champions in the person of Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah and Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred can help her achieve the best possible result. The same is true for Luca Kozák and Anna Tóth, in the case of the latter, she may even run against one of her role models, Masai Russell, in the 100 hurdles.
Up close the program of the Day
Stars at 4 p.m. hammer, men, 4.05 p.m. long jump, women. 4.30 p.m. pole vault, men. 4.40 p.m. pole vault, women. 5.20 p.m., high jump, women. 5.34 p.m., 400 m hurdles, men. 5.43 p.m., 400 m hurdles women 5.52 p.m., 200 m, women 6 p.m., 200 m, men. 6 p.m. long jump, men. 6.05 p.m. weight, men. 6.08 p.m. 1500 m, women. 18.18 p.m., 3000 m, men. 6.32 p.m. 100 m, men 6.40 p.m. 100 meter, women. 6.48 p.m., 1500 meter men 7 p.m., 100 m hurdles, women. 7.09 p.m., 110 m hurdles, men 7.18 p.m., 800 m, men. 7.27 p.m. 400 m, men
Tickets available on the spot.
The competition will be broadcast through the Duna World TV and then M4 Sport Channel.
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Day Zero! Sziget Festival! “Bring the kids!”
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This year, Sziget is building on nostalgia on Day Zero: on August 10, performers such as Faithless, Morcheeba, Goran Bregović – and György Korda and Klári Balázs will return to the festival. The organizers aim to bring back to Hajógyári Island those who once grew up here as festival-goers – this time with their own children.
Many people would probably ask why this Sziget will be different from the ones before? Two decades later, the world has taken an interesting turn. The Sziget goers back then are often parents now, so the phrase has taken on a new meaning: now it’s more like “Bring the kids!” This year’s Day Zero is also based on this, which the organizers specifically intend for those for whom Sziget was once a defining part of their lives.
As Károly Gerendai – founder of Sziget, told “Q”: We want them to relive the feeling that made them fall in love with the festival. Now they can show their kids why it was so important to them.”
After the main stage programs, the party continues on the Revolut Stage, where the organizers will participate in a train game at the legendary Dance Song Festival tent to evoke its atmosphere. (The dancers form a chain like a real train and walk around to the music). György Korda and Klári Balázs will return after a long time, followed by Peti & The Hedlájnerz audio video disco, hosted by Péter Janklovics, this time as his new alter ego, Pietro Fabulos.
Of course, Day Zero is not just about reminiscing about the past. It is more about those who once had their first festival experiences on the Hajógyári Island, at the Sziget Festival, and now being able to pass them on to the next generation, this time even in their own with their children.
Entry to the Sziget Festival is free of charge for children under 11, but nessesary an accompanying adult and a separate children’s wristband required for children under 14.
Wristband: It is mandatory to collect a child’s wristband at the entrance, on which the name and phone number of the accompanying adult must be written.
Accompanying person: Visitors under 14 can only enter with an adult. Useful information for families.
Family camping: A separate fenced-off zone awaits families camping in the Siesta Camping area. It is worth bringing the children’s ID (e.g. student ID or passport) with you for entry.
Ariving around 4 p.m.there is room for a longer walk around the stages, some circus/theater program, at least one concert and an outdoor dinner until 9-10 p.m.
Festival-goers will be able to choose from more than 5000 programs at this year’s Sziget Festival.
Hundreds of music and art performers, workshops, sporty activities and eyecatching programs awaiting th visitors!
Reminder by Aggie Reiter