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Rywale na boisku - przyjaciele na co dzień: Polish-Hungarian Sports Duels Exhibition in Warsaw

Explore shared Polish and Hungarian sports history through iconic memorabilia, focusing on football and fencing legends.

Delve into the compelling narrative of sportsmanship and rivalry between Poland and Hungary with this special exhibition. Commemorating the Polish-Hungarian Year of Solidarity, it showcases significant moments in football and fencing history. Visitors can view historical photographs, original sports equipment, and personal items from iconic athletes like Ferenc Puskás and Jerzy Pawłowski, celebrating their enduring bonds and competitive spirit.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition explores the sporting rivalries and friendships between Poland and Hungary, focusing on football and fencing. It commemorates the Polish-Hungarian Year of Solidarity and features historical photographs, iconic sports equipment, and personal items related to legendary athletes from both nations.

Curatorial context

Commemorating the Polish-Hungarian Year of Solidarity in 2016, the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw, in collaboration with the Hungarian Museum of Sport and Olimpic Games, presents "Rivals on the field - friends every day. Polish-Hungarian Sports Duels". The exhibition delves into the significant sporting connections between the two nations, with a particular emphasis on football and fencing, disciplines that hold many shared memories. The exhibition showcases historical photographs and artifacts, including the original shoes of football legend Ferenc Puskás and the saber and mask of two-time Olympic fencing champion Rudolf Kárpáti, who famously lost a match to Poland's Jerzy Pawłowski. The display also features items related to Pawłowski, with thanks to his family for their contributions. The exhibition aims to celebrate the enduring bonds and competitive spirit shared between Poles and Hungarians.

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Rywale na boisku - przyjaciele na co dzień. Sportowe pojedynki polsko-węgierskie key exhibition facts

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Venue
Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Sep 2, 2016 – Nov 15, 2016
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features items related to Polish athletes such as Jerzy Pawłowski and Irena Szewińska, and Hungarian athletes like Ferenc Puskás and Rudolf Kárpáti. It was prepared in cooperation with the Hungarian Museum of Sport and Olimpic Games and the Hungarian Institute of Culture in Warsaw.
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