Lakitelek, October 1, 2025 – The team of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hungary, at the invitation of Mr. Sándor Lezsák, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly (Parliament) of Hungary, took part in the opening matches of the FootGolf tournament held at the Lakitelek Népfőiskola sports complex.

The tournament brought together representatives of the diplomatic missions of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan, as well as students from Central Asian countries studying at Hungarian universities.

The event was held in a friendly and sporting atmosphere and served as an effective platform for strengthening cooperation and informal interaction between the diplomatic corps and the youth of the region.

It should be noted that Mr. Sándor Lezsák, Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Hungary, actively supports the development of this sport in the country. Thanks to his efforts, a modern FootGolf course was established at the Lakitelek Népfőiskola complex, which has become a center for sporting and cultural events aimed at fostering friendship and cooperation between nations.

As a result of the tournament, the team of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan won first place in the team competition and third place in the individual category.

For reference: FootGolf is a sport combining elements of football and golf. The player must complete a course of 9 or 18 holes, each 53 centimeters in diameter, by kicking a football into each hole in as few strokes as possible. The competitions are held on specially designed FootGolf courses.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/1086450?lang=kk