Kalla and Fischer in "Champions of Champions": "Want to Win"

Ski legend Charlotte Kalla and former national football team's defensive general Nilla Fischer are competitive people to their fingertips. Now they are competing in SVT's "Masters of Masters". And they take their participation very seriously. I will push myself, says Fischer to TT.

» Updated: September 19 2024

» Published: September 05 2024

Kalla and Fischer in "Champions of Champions": "Want to Win"
Photo: Jonas Ekströmer/TT

Actually, Charlotte Kalla was supposed to be part of SVT's long-running show already in 2022, right after she had ended her active cross-country skiing career, but then she was forced to cancel due to an injury.

It was really at the last minute. The same day we were supposed to leave, I was at the gym and then I felt it wasn't reasonable to participate, she says.

So it's going to be extra fun now. I've always followed the program.

The Competitive Devil Awakens

Kalla says that she's not in the same shape as two years ago, but that she still takes the competitions seriously.

The most important thing is to have fun. But I'll probably get a little annoyed if it doesn't go as I want, she says.

Former football star Nilla Fischer will probably also mutter if it goes against her.

I thought the competitive devil in me had laid down. But just when we played a little here at home a few days ago, I felt that it's still there, so when it comes to competitions, I want to win, she says.

Looking Forward to Sofa Chats

Both Fischer and Kalla, who, by the way, competed in the same season of TV4's "Let's Dance", are most looking forward to getting to know other former elite athletes and sharing their own careers.

The segment where the participants sit on a sofa and get to see highlights from their careers is something they're really looking forward to.

When I was active, it was a lot "what's the next thing?" for me. I probably haven't really taken in what I've been part of. So it's going to be emotional. It's going to be a bit of an unreal feeling, but it's going to be great, says Fischer.

Kalla adds:

I rarely take the time to be proud of what I've achieved, so in that way, it's going to be very special. It's also going to be fun to get to share in the others' active careers.

The 17th season of "Masters of Masters" will be broadcast on SVT in the spring of 2025. Kalla and Fischer will, among others, meet former football player Johan Elmander and Markus Oscarsson, who has won both Olympic and World Championship gold in his career as a canoeist.

Emma Dahlström, freestyle skiing

Johan Elmander, football

Nilla Fischer, football

Thomas Heiderup, kickboxing

Charlotte Kalla, cross-country skiing

Tobias Karlsson, handball

Kalis Loyd, basketball

Marcus Nilsson, volleyball

Marcus Oscarsson, canoeing

Tags

TTT
By TT - Translated and adapted by Sweden Herald under license from TT

More news

Bryan Ferry Reflects on Roxy
4 MIN READ

Bryan Ferry Reflects on Roxy Music's Legacy and New Collaborations

Ryan Gosling to Lead in
2 MIN READ

Ryan Gosling to Lead in New 'Star Wars: Starfighter' Film, Premiering 2027

Concert Cancellations Continue for New
1 MIN READ

Concert Cancellations Continue for New Miss Snusk Artist

Cinemas Boost Security for "Minecraft"
1 MIN READ

Cinemas Boost Security for "Minecraft" Movie Screenings

Karl Fredrik Gustafsson Brings Summer
3 MIN READ

Karl Fredrik Gustafsson Brings Summer Charm to SVT's New Show

Gaza Boy's Portrait Wins World
1 MIN READ

Gaza Boy's Portrait Wins World Press Photo Award

Edvin Törnblom's "Edvin's Paradise" Premieres
1 MIN READ

Edvin Törnblom's "Edvin's Paradise" Premieres on TV4 May 5

Nils Poletti Departs Östgötateatern for
1 MIN READ

Nils Poletti Departs Östgötateatern for Parkteatern Leadership Role

Greentea Peng to Perform at
1 MIN READ

Greentea Peng to Perform at Gothenburg's Way Out West Festival

KAJ Leads Betting Odds for
1 MIN READ

KAJ Leads Betting Odds for European Song Contest Victory

Fyre Festival 2 Cancelled; New
1 MIN READ

Fyre Festival 2 Cancelled; New Date to Be Announced

Bianca Ingrosso Returns to "Wahlgren's
1 MIN READ

Bianca Ingrosso Returns to "Wahlgren's World" Full-Time Next Season

Documentary Challenges Riefenstahl's Claims of
3 MIN READ

Documentary Challenges Riefenstahl's Claims of Ignorance on Nazi Atrocities

Michelle Trachtenberg's Death Linked to
1 MIN READ

Michelle Trachtenberg's Death Linked to Diabetes Complications

Rare Signed Nirvana 'Nevermind' Album
1 MIN READ

Rare Signed Nirvana 'Nevermind' Album Sells for £18,600 at Auction

Matilda Klarqvist Triumphs in "Sweden's
3 MIN READ

Matilda Klarqvist Triumphs in "Sweden's Master Chef" Competition

Bronze Reuterswärd Sculpture Stolen from
1 MIN READ

Bronze Reuterswärd Sculpture Stolen from Swedish Sports Hall

Ewan McGregor to Join Stockholm
1 MIN READ

Ewan McGregor to Join Stockholm Comic-Con This June

Genre image
1 MIN READ

Spotify Restores Service After Hours of Global Disruptions

JK Rowling Applauds UK Supreme
1 MIN READ

JK Rowling Applauds UK Supreme Court Ruling on Women's Rights

Gitte Ørskou's Tenure Extended at
1 MIN READ

Gitte Ørskou's Tenure Extended at Modern Museum Until 2026

Gene Hackman's Wife Sought Covid
1 MIN READ

Gene Hackman's Wife Sought Covid Info Before Her Passing

Gayle King Defends Space Travel
1 MIN READ

Gayle King Defends Space Travel Against Environmental Criticism

Culture Minister Outraged by Activists'
1 MIN READ

Culture Minister Outraged by Activists' Vasa Ship Protest

Samar Yazbek's New Work Debuts
1 MIN READ

Samar Yazbek's New Work Debuts at Royal Dramatic Theatre

The Who Parts Ways with
1 MIN READ

The Who Parts Ways with Drummer Zak Starkey After 30 Years

Christina Schollin Joins Cast of
1 MIN READ

Christina Schollin Joins Cast of SVT's "The Beetle Flies at Dusk"

Björn Gustafsson Stars in 'The
2 MIN READ

Björn Gustafsson Stars in 'The Penguin Lessons' and More This Week

"And Just Like That" Season
1 MIN READ

"And Just Like That" Season 3 Debuts on Max May 30

Medieval Museum Cancels Relocation, Finds
1 MIN READ

Medieval Museum Cancels Relocation, Finds New Temporary Space

Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" Blends Horror
3 MIN READ

Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" Blends Horror and Blues in 1930s Vampire Tale

Contemporary Circus Sees Surge in
1 MIN READ

Contemporary Circus Sees Surge in Popularity Across Sweden

Robert Fux Stars in New
1 MIN READ

Robert Fux Stars in New Monologue "Crown a Queen"

World Culture Museum Declines U.S.
1 MIN READ

World Culture Museum Declines U.S. Embassy Agreement Over Diversity Clause

New Miss Snusk Unfazed by
2 MIN READ

New Miss Snusk Unfazed by Criticism, Unaware of Predecessor's Exit

Sylvia Vrethammar Celebrates 80th Birthday
1 MIN READ

Sylvia Vrethammar Celebrates 80th Birthday with Stockholm Concert