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According to the regulation, both organized and non-competitive events, such as leisure and student sports events, are allowed if the organizers can ensure that they take place indoors, in a closed facility with only professional staff and media present. Outside activities and events where the exclusion of an audience is impossible remain prohibited.

Szabó emphasized that the individual national sports federations have the right to decide on the restart of their respective Hungarian competitions, championships and cup series, and on the exact framework and form.

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