Category: Sport
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American Tommy Paul Wins Nordic Open 2024
Tommy Paul added another chapter to his breakout season by winning the 2024 Nordic Open in Stockholm. This ATP 250 event, known for its exciting matchups and passionate Scandinavian crowd, saw Paul navigate through tough competition to claim the title. His aggressive style, athleticism, and strategic shot-making shone as he secured a well-deserved victory, cementing…
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Record Number of Women Register for Vasaloppet 2024
Vasaloppet, Sweden’s most famous long-distance ski race, has announced that a record number of women have registered to participate in the 2024 event. According to the preliminary figures, 23 percent of the 15,800 participants registered for the 100th race are women, marking the highest number of female participants in the event’s history. The percentage of…
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Fishing: A Beginner’s Guide to the Nordic’s Favorite Hobby
Fishing is an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors, and it’s a vastly popular hobby in the Nordic region where there is an abundance of seas, lakes, rivers, and streams for fishing enthusiasts to cast their lines. In fact, there are well over 100,000 waterways to choose from throughout Sweden alone, and many different habitats…
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Golfing in Sweden? Here’s where you should play
Sweden is a beautiful country with lush green landscapes perfect for golfing. With over 400 golf courses to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide where to tee off. Explore some of the top golf courses in Sweden and gather all the information you need to plan your next golfing trip to this Scandinavian…
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10 facts about Swedish-American pole vaulter Armand Duplantis
Armand Duplantis has been donning the Swedish colors and flag since before he shattered world records, and took home a gold medal at the Olympics earlier this week. But many seem to be confused about how this American-born, pole vaulter legend-in-the-making is able to compete for Sweden, and most of all – why?
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5 Things All Swedes in the States Miss From Sweden
It’s often said that the U.S. is the land of opportunity – and many Swedes who travel across the Atlantic marvel at all the things this country offers which Swedethat Sweden everything that America has and Sweden doesn’t. But let’s be honest, there are quite a few things to miss about Sweden. Here are five…
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Hellberg arrives in Detroit, but what can NHL fans expect
Towering goaltender Magnus Hallberg signed for the Detroit Red Wings in a midweek transfer that caught many followers of the National Hockey League by surprise. The 6ft 6inch experienced hockey star has a wealth of experience playing for a list of respected teams throughout his career, including the New York Rangers and the Swedish national…
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Historien om tennis i Sverige
Enligt Svenska Tennisförbundet gjorde den moderna formen av tennis, som ursprungligen kallades för lawn tennis, intåg i Sverige 1879 med hjälp av kungligt pådrag. Kronprins Gustaf, sedermera Gustav V hade nämligen upptäckt och blivit förtjust i tennis under en resa till England i slutet av 1870-talet och bidrog till att främja tennisen inom landet. Som…
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10 facts about Danish-Afghan soccer player Nadia Nadim
Nadia Nadim is a force to be reckoned with. Her past carries stories of tragedy and pain but what makes Nadia Nadim stand out from the crowd is her determination to be the best. Currently one of Denmark’s greatest soccer players, and a future doctor specializing in reconstructive surgery, it is hard to imagine the…
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5 Swedish Soccer Players to Keep Your Eyes on Right Now
Over the years, Sweden has produced some incredible soccer players, such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Gunnar Nordahl, and Nils Liedholm. But who are the Swedish players to keep your eyes on right now? Here is our rundown of the top five.