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Coverage dated September 5, 2026

Competitors dig deep in Hungarian grave-digging contest

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

NYERGESUJFALU, Hungary (AP) — Like death itself, this was no joke. A grave-digging contest in a Hungarian cemetery may sound like the opening line of a comedy sketch. It proved to be anything but as 38 competitors grabbed picks and shovels on Saturday.

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Competitors dig deep in Hungarian grave-digging contest (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    NYERGESUJFALU, Hungary (AP) — Like death itself, this was no joke. A grave-digging contest in a Hungarian cemetery may sound like the opening line of a comedy sketch. It proved to be anything but as 38 competitors grabbed picks and shovels on Saturday.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Competitors dig deep in Hungarian cemetery's grave-digging contest (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    A grave-digging contest in a Hungarian cemetery showcases the skills of the trade and aims to shake off death-related taboos

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