The Swedish Ski Association wants the government to deny Russian skiers visas for the World Championships in Falun. Similar discussions are now underway in Norway, where several parties in the Storting are pressuring the justice minister, NTB reports.
SportsWeightlifting is opening its doors to Russia in earnest - becoming the first Olympic sport to do so. The 2030 World Championships will be held in Moscow. “I’m shocked,” says Helene Johage, chair of the Swedish Weightlifting Association, to TT.
SportsAfter Sweden moved to bar Russian skiers from the World Championships in Falun, the Norwegian Ski Association wants clarity on visa rules ahead of the World Cup season. “We do not want Russian participation,” says association chairman Roger Finjord.
SportsThe Swedish Ski Association wants to stop Russian cross-country skiers from competing in the World Championships in Falun. Together with the Swedish Sports Confederation (RF), it is trying to get the government to deny the skiers visas. “The war is not over just because it’s the World Ski Championships,” Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) tells TT.
SportsProtein is important for young people who want to build muscle. But spending money on protein supplements is unnecessary. At least that's what the Swedish National Food Agency believes, which has looked at research on young people's protein intake. If you eat a varied and sufficient diet, you don't need extra protein, says Josefin Edwall Löfvenborg, nutritionist at the Swedish National Food Agency.
SwedenChrister Gardell was reported to the Swedish Sports Confederation (Riksidrottsnämnden) after the coup at the Swedish Tennis Association, when the board was replaced. Now the billionaire is responding with a counter-report.
Sports26 million tickets - to 94,600 cultural and sporting events - were sold by Sweden's six largest ticket companies last year. However, the strong upswing after the pandemic has slowed.
EntertainmentEvery fourth sports club in Sweden needs more time or space to carry out its activities. Just as many are forced to turn down new members for the same reason. This is shown by the results of the Swedish Sports Association's (RF) national facilities survey.
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