Survivors and Victims of Compelled Situations: Could the Elite Hungarian Athletes in Romania Retain Their Identity? Cover Image

Préshelyzetek túlélői és áldozatai. Képesek voltak-e megőrizni identitásukat a romániai magyar csúcssportolók?
Survivors and Victims of Compelled Situations: Could the Elite Hungarian Athletes in Romania Retain Their Identity?

Author(s): Samu Csinta
Subject(s): Sports Studies
Published by: Korunk Baráti Társaság
Keywords: national identity; Hungarian elite athletes; Romania

Summary/Abstract: The assessment of Romanian Hungarian athletes fluctuates between infallible statements and numerous misconceptions. For fans, the visible assessment more or less centers around who adheres or doesn’t adhere to the correct spelling and pronunciation of his name, citing Bölöni as an example… However, the paths to reach his condition were incredibly convoluted; in most cases, a considerable amount of luck was also required to reach the goal. While the effort to incorporate the values of the Hungarian diaspora into the universal Hungarian value system cannot be praised enough, it’s worth paying attention to the human and psychological aspects of this process. The goal is to ensure that the well-intentioned path doesn’t inadvertently lead astray. It’s crucial that a laziness in communication and thinking doesn’t typify truly exceptional situations like those of László Bölöni. For everyone, pursuing their dreams, sought to make the most of the limited years available for their careers. Along the way, each person either preserved or lost themselves. This study is an attempt to depict the situation, reflecting a bit on the past and glancing into the future.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 12
  • Page Range: 6-9
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Hungarian