Maria Pavlova and Alexei Sviatchenko were initially set to carry Hungary's flag at the Winter Olympics closing ceremony but were replaced by Maja Somodi and Bence Nógrádi due to a decision by Fidesz leadership, citing concerns over two Russian-born athletes carrying the flag. The Hungarian Olympic Committee claimed a technical issue caused the switch, while reports suggest political motivations. The presence of Russian-born skaters in Hungary has increased, raising concerns about national representation in sports. Teljes cikk (Telex.hu)