Yesterday, Budapest 2024 released computer generated images (CGI) of the temporary venue for archery finals at Kossuth Square, outside the city’s much-photographed Parliament building. Around 4,000 fans would be treated to stunning views of Hungary’s symbolic centre on the banks of the Danube if the Games came to Budapest in 2024.
Budapest is unique in that the entire banks of the Danube have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Budapest 2024 is in ongoing dialogue with UNESCO to ensure that their guidance is worked into the master plan.
"The Parliament Square Archery Centre is an example of how planners are creating temporary and sustainable venues at landmark locations in order to maximise the spectator experience whilst meeting strict protection requirements for UNESCO sites," said Pál Baross, Chairman of the Budapest 2024 Sustainability Advisory Board.
The release of the CGI, 23 October, is a date that is held in special regard in Hungary as a national holiday to commemorate the Hungarian revolution of 1956. The CGI release of the Parliament Square Archery Centre is particularly appropriate as a famous monument stands here to honour those who lost their lives. Last week, activities took place around the world at Hungarian embassies, cultural centres, universities and institutes from Hong Kong to Washington.
"Sport transcends borders and differences," said Balázs Fürjes, Chairman of Budapest 2024. "Sport has been a beacon that has lit Hungary’s way throughout its modern history, a source of dignity, identity and encouragement for generation after generation. The Olympic Games have especial significance for Hungary in this context and have served as an exemplar of the power of sport to heal wounds and unite humanity. We are deeply proud that one of the finest examples of this is the brokering of the first modern Olympic truce by IOC Chancellor Otto Mayer to allow the Hungarian Olympic team to compete in Melbourne in 1956."
Today, Budapest is one of the most sporting cities in the world – it is the European City of Sport in 2019 and recently hosted the World Fair Play Awards. Hungary is ranked in the world’s top 20 most peaceful countries in the 2016 Global Peace Index.
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Named as European Capital of Sport 2019, Budapest is a high-value city, with an excellent transport infrastructure and a long-term sustainable development plan. The Budapest 2024 Olympic Bid proposes a compact and intimate Games footprint in the capital, and a truly nationwide Games that features sport in six other Olympic cities. Budapest 2024 is dedicated to deliver an on-budget and inclusive Olympic and Paralympic Games in one of the top 20 most peaceful countries in the world. Sports-mad Hungary was one of the founding members of the IOC and has participated in the Games since 1896. Ranked in the top ten of the all-time Olympic Medal table, Hungary has yet to be awarded the right to host the Olympic Games.
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