Hungary men's national goalball team is the men's national team of Hungary. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The team takes part in international competitions.
The team competed in the 1984 Summer Paralympics at Long Island, New York City, United States of America, where thirteen men's and five women's teams participated. The team finished eighth.[1]
The team competed in the 1988 Summer Paralympics, from 15 to 24 October 1988, in Seoul, South Korea. There were fourteen men's and eight women's teams. This was the first time the term "Paralympic" came into official use.
The team came fourth behind Egypt, USA, and Yugoslavia.
The team competed in the 1992 Summer Paralympics, from 3 to 14 September 1992, in the Pavelló de la Vall d'Hebron indoor stadium, Barcelona, Spain. There were twelve men's and eight women's teams.
The team came tenth.
The team competed in the 1996 Summer Paralympics, from 16 to 25 August 1996, in the GSU Sports Arena building, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. There were twelve men's and eight women's teams.
The team came eighth.
The team competed in the 2000 Summer Paralympics, from 18 to 29 October 2000, at an Olympic Park indoor hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. There were twelve men's and eight women's teams.
The team came seventh.
The team competed in 2004 Summer Paralympics, from 17 and 28 September 2004, in the Faliro Sports Pavilion Arena, Athens, Greece. There were twelve men's and eight women's teams.
The team came seventh.
See main article: Goalball World Championships.
IBSA World Goalball Championships have been held every four years from 1978. The men's team has represented Hungry in these championships. Placing first or second in the tournament may earn a berth in the Paralympic Games goalball tournaments.
The team has participated in the 1986, 1889, 2002, and 2010 World Championships.