Dent, Bob: Budapest for Children - Our Budapest (Budapest, 1992)

9. Fintess and Fun - Sport activities

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the southern end) is the scene of many sports activities for children. They usually also have information here about other special sports events around and about the city.

Challenge Day

Following the Canadian model, on the last Wednesday in May each year everyone is encouraged to participate in some kind of healthy activity for at least 15 minutes. Fun events are organised throughout Budapest, such as rolling-pin throwing, piglet-chasing, arm-wrestling, furniture loading, cart-pushing, jumping contests, night jogging and bicycle tours.