| Hungary at the 2019 World Beach Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | HUN |
| in Doha, Qatar 12 October 2019 – 16 October 2019 | |
| Medals Ranked 18th |
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Hungary competed at the inaugural World Beach Games in Doha, Qatar from 12 to 16 October 2019. In total athletes representing Hungary won three silver medals and one bronze medal. [1] The country finished in 18th place in the medal table. [1]
| Medals by sport | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport |  |  |  | Total |
| Aquathlon | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Beach handball | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Beach wrestling | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Márk Dévay | Aquathlon | Men's individual |
| Women's team | Beach handball | Women's tournament |
| Zsanett Németh | Beach wrestling | Women's +70 kg |
| Márta Kropkó Márk Dévay | Aquathlon | Mixed relay |
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