Larvik women’s handball glory days in the past
As the Norwegian Handball Association pauses the league following Government advice, Jo Christian Weldingh evaluates the season thus far.
Category: Sports
No longer new kids on the block
Three young Norwegian skiers had breakout moments on the international stage last year, marking them as ones to watch at future competitions.
Vintage sports postcards
Cynthia Elyce Rubin shares photographs from her collection of Norwegian-American and Norwegian ski jumpers from years past.
Hockey on hold
The Norwegian Ice Hockey League has been forced to pause the league after COVID-19 cases have risen among teams and referees.
Mats Zuccarello, Minnesota Wild look forward to new season
Though the season started slow due to COVID-19, Norwegian hockey player Mats Zuccarello is looking forward to returning to the ice with the Minnesota Wild.
Coronavirus wreaking havoc on sports—winter version
Coronavirus restrictions continue to upend the sports world, particularly for winter sports that are not condusive to COVID bubbles.
Jakob Glesnes makes dramatic, victorious debut with Philadelphia Union
Norwegian center back Jakob Glesnes proved himself to be an invaluable member of the Philadelphia Union from the outset of the 2020 season.
Women’s Nordic Combined makes its World Cup debut
The first women’s Nordic Combined event in a world championship was held in December at the 2020 World Cup in Austria.
Norway women win 8th European handball title
The Nowegian women’s handball team won the 2020 European Championship in December, beating the French team 22–20. It was a cause for a big celebration …
Bodø/Glimt “mestered” Eliteserien, clinching title with five games left
After a record-setting season on several levels, Bodø/Glimt captured the Eliteserien title, with an 18-point lead over second-place Molde.
