Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Monday, 05 January 2026, 18:46 / Updated on Monday, 05 January 2026 18:56
Hungarian sport is in mourning after the sudden death of Miklos Dudas, former world champion in kayak-canoeing. The tragic news of the athlete's death, aged 34, was confirmed by a source close to the family and later by the authorities.
According to information published in the Hungarian press, the Budapest police intervened on Monday, January 5, 2026, in a residential complex in the capital. Access to the building was restricted and the entire block was cordoned off during investigations.
Found dead in the apartment » The police are investigating the circumstances
In an official statement, the Budapest Police sent:
“A 34-year-old man was found dead in an apartment in sector 18 at around 11:22. A procedure was started to clarify the circumstances of the death.”
Later, the publications index.hu and borsonline.hu confirmed that the victim is Miklos Dudas, former world champion in kayak-canoeing. The athlete was found dead in his apartment, located on the second floor of the building. Authorities have not yet released details about the cause or exact time of death.
Witnesses at the scene described emotional scenes: two women, believed to be close relatives of the athlete, left the building in tears, without making statements.
An important record at world and European level
Miklos Dudas reached his career peak in 2014, when he became world champion in the relay. Throughout his career, the Hungarian athlete also achieved:
Dudas also won a medal at the European Games, but it was later withdrawn after a positive anti-doping test, an episode that affected his sports career.
Circumstances unclear, investigation ongoing
The Hungarian authorities stated that there is no official information regarding the cause of death at this time, and the investigation is ongoing. The police promised to return with additional details after the completion of the procedures on the scene, the cited sources noted.
