The Hungarian team ranked seventh in the 13th World Nutrition Championship, which was held in Merida, Spain – mentioned Facebook page of the Hungarian National Fishing Association (Mohosz). The best individual Hungarian was Matthias Sevak, who finished in 34th place.
Ireland was the world champion, second place was Lithuania, and third place was Germany. Irishman Michael Buchwalder became the singles world champion.
Our team started the competition as defending champions, becoming world champions again in Serbia last year after four years.
After the first day of competition, the Hungarian national team finished in seventh place, as national team captain Béla Sinasi made a change, replacing Gábor Sipos with Mark Budzár.
Walter Tamas was waiting to continue from sixth place as an individual. “Although the first day was good, things didn't go so well on Sunday,” he wrote. Tamas Walter on his Facebook pageWhich ended up in 36th place According to findings published by the International Freshwater Fisheries Association.
“I'm still looking for reasons, but it's increasingly likely that I overate because I gained 38 kilograms more than the day before. So instead of the available 25-30 kilograms, I gained only 17 kilograms. Unfortunately,” said Walter Tamas. “The team's podium wasn't reached either. It's little consolation that if I win the sector, it won't help the team either.”
In the end, the Hungarian team ranked seventh in the World Championship, maintaining its position on Saturday. Detailed results here.
“Thank you for all the support and help of Béci Sénási throughout the week! Also congratulations to our Irish, Lithuanian and German friends! Continuation from Wednesday at the Swimming Club in Desida,” Hungarian Excellence finally added.
In the end, Matthias Sivak achieved the best individual position among the Hungarians, as he ranked 34th, two places ahead of Walter. Attila Csaba Erdi placed 39th, Petr Bako 48th, Mark Budzar 98th and Gabor Sipos 101st in a field of 114 people.
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the rte.ie is an Irish news portal According to his report, members of the Irish fishing team of James O'Doherty, Rory Dunne, Michael Buchwalder, Charlie Richards and Johnny McKinlay could not believe they had managed to win, as they had only ever been involved in competitive fishing on the coast. Ireland's lakes and rivers for an average of six years.
Brenton Sweeney, the team director, said that the national team was not professional and during the competition they had to compete with the best from 20 other countries for first place.
“This is the first time Ireland has won any overseas team medals in Pacific fishing in 50 years. The competition was amazing, the best river we have ever fished is in Mérida. “Incredible waters full of carp of all sizes and shapes,” said the team manager. “.
According to the published report, the Irish mainly caught carp, carp, and catfish.
“The competition took place in a great atmosphere. Some of the other teams are professional, their members earn their living through fishing, and they have more sponsorship. We're not, so getting a bronze or silver medal would be a great result, but winning gold is a great result,” said Brenton Sweeney. “It's absolutely amazing.”
The Irish are hoping more and more youngsters will take up fishing thanks to the recent double win, the team manager added.
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(Introductory image: Facebook page of athlete Tamas Walter)
