SwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Halfvarsson: "Would say things in good faith"

Calle Halfvarsson has a clear plan after his cross-country skiing career. He wants to become an expert commentator on TV. I would get a better atmosphere and competence in sports. The level could go up, he says.

» Updated: 27 August 2024, 07:06

» Published: 21 August 2024

Halfvarsson: "Would say things in good faith"
Photo: Henrik Montgomery/TT

Calle Halfvarsson, 35, plans to retire after the World Championship in Falun 2027. At the same arena where he made his World Cup debut in 2009.

After that, he wants to work in TV.

After my career, I would be quite good as a TV commentator or expert commentator, says Halfvarsson, who has opinions on how ski competitions are commented on TV:

You see technical things and can explain to the viewers what's happening during the race. Sometimes it's too low a level.

Dare to Criticize

Halfvarsson wouldn't hesitate to criticize old ski colleagues:

I dare to, but I wouldn't say anything just to be mean, but explain what the skier needs to work on, technique and tactical choices. I would say things in good faith and not offend anyone.

SVT's Jacob Hård and Anders Blomquist are his TV favorites in skiing.

You still get the best skiing feeling from listening to them. They are the most comfortable to listen to, says Halfvarsson.

Chris Härenstam (SVT), Glenn Strömberg (SVT/Viaplay) and Jonas Karlsson (Discovery) are three other favorites.

It's important with the voice. It's maybe terrible to say that, but some don't have the comfortable voice to listen to. It doesn't matter how knowledgeable they are if they are annoying to listen to.

Have you received an offer to become a TV commentator?

No, it would be strange if they ask me while I'm still active.

Wants to Buy a Manor

Calle Halfvarsson has more future plans. Among other things, he and his best friend Jonas Osterman are talking about buying Sågmyra Manor and turning it into a hotel and conference facility.

But Halfvarsson acknowledges that the road to a finished hotel is long.

The manor is a bit expensive. There has been a fire inside and there's a lot to do. Moreover, we need to find an investor. But it creates a sense of security to have some backup and fun plans if things go wrong with skiing.

Age: 35.

World Cup debut: March 23, 2009, in Falun.

Lives: Sågmyra outside Falun.

Family: Partner and two children.

Merits: World Championship: two silver and one bronze. World Cup: three individual victories.

Tags
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

Swedish Secret Star Decided for Anaheim
1 MIN READ

Swedish Secret Star Decided for Anaheim

The Super Match - Netflix's New Drawcard
3 MIN READ

The Super Match - Netflix's New Drawcard

Swedish duo withdraws - they are replaced
1 MIN READ

Swedish duo withdraws - they are replaced

Alarming images - the Swede was forced to leave injured
1 MIN READ

Alarming images - the Swede was forced to leave injured

Israel's appeal: Skip the France match
2 MIN READ

Israel's appeal: Skip the France match

Mjällby's record season – despite heavy player losses
2 MIN READ

Mjällby's record season – despite heavy player losses

Blue and White Legend: "Requires a Proper Turnaround"
2 MIN READ

Blue and White Legend: "Requires a Proper Turnaround"

Roma sack the coach – again
1 MIN READ

Roma sack the coach – again

Despite the Dream Start – Three Crowns Fell Again
2 MIN READ

Despite the Dream Start – Three Crowns Fell Again

The 2024 Allsvenskan finale - this is what we remember
2 MIN READ

The 2024 Allsvenskan finale - this is what we remember

Apelgren's tough start continues – new loss
1 MIN READ

Apelgren's tough start continues – new loss

Isak's success - behind Newcastle's turnaround
2 MIN READ

Isak's success - behind Newcastle's turnaround

Värnamo gets to qualify to stay in Allsvenskan
2 MIN READ

Värnamo gets to qualify to stay in Allsvenskan

After the Pyrotechnics – Play Resumes at Tele2
1 MIN READ

After the Pyrotechnics – Play Resumes at Tele2

Källberg fell in the final – praised by the opponent
2 MIN READ

Källberg fell in the final – praised by the opponent

Thrills in the Qualifiers – Now Awaits European Championship Games in the Summer
2 MIN READ

Thrills in the Qualifiers – Now Awaits European Championship Games in the Summer

Finland Beaten Easily – The Floorball Women Took the Title
1 MIN READ

Finland Beaten Easily – The Floorball Women Took the Title

SVT broadcasts Källberg's final this afternoon
1 MIN READ

SVT broadcasts Källberg's final this afternoon

Viral Olympic shooter takes a break – is exhausted
1 MIN READ

Viral Olympic shooter takes a break – is exhausted

Ullmark praised in Boston: "Goosebumps"
1 MIN READ

Ullmark praised in Boston: "Goosebumps"