EOC President Spyros Capralos today met with Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, and discussed Hungary’s prominent position in the European Olympic Family.
Former IOC Athletes’ Commission member, Chair of the National Olympic Academy (NOA) of Hungary and Olympic gold medallist in swimming Dániel Gyurta, and Chair of the NOA of Greece and Olympic gold medallist in gymnastics Dimosthenis Tampakos also attended the meeting in Athens.
Hungary’s capital Budapest will host the 55th EOC General Assembly in June 2026, and Minister Szijjártó confirmed the country is ready to welcome National Olympic Committees (NOCs) from across the continent.
During the meeting, President Capralos and Minister Szijjártó discussed Hungary’s growing reputation for hosting world-class sporting events, including recent World and European Championships across several sports such as athletics, aquatics, handball and football.
The meeting also focused heavily on sustainability through sport, highlighting the use of solar energy sources across multiple sporting venues in Hungary.
Minister Szijjártó presented President Capralos with a water polo ball signed by legendary players in the sport from Hungary.
President Capralos commented: “It was an honour to meet with Minister Szijjártó, along with two great Olympic champions, Dániel Gyurta and Dimosthenis Tampakos.
“Hungary has repeatedly proved its capability of delivering outstanding sport events, and we are looking forward to bringing together the Olympic Family in Europe at the 55th EOC General Assembly in Budapest next year.”
