Hungary is a landlocked Central European country that excels in various types of sports but football has a special place in the heart of the Hungarians. They have also enjoyed great success in other sports like swimming, fencing, athletics (track and field), table tennis, weightlifting and rowing. Lately, golf and tennis have been gaining popularity. Hungary has a very rich football history that is rich with victories and medals. These includes three Olympic medals, multiple runners-up in the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Football Championship.