Sports news in brief (Sep 28-Oct 4)

Can Magee make it three?: Mikkel Kessler will fight Ireland’s Brian Magee for the WBA world interim super-middleweight title at the Jyske Bank BOXEN in Herning on December 8, it has been confirmed by promoter Sauerland Event. It will be Magee’s third fight in Denmark in two years, following previous defeats of Rudy Markussen and Mads Larsen. Tickets will go on sale on October 1.

Ladies advance to finals: The national ladies football side have qualified for Euro 2013 in Sweden. In their final game at home, they only needed to claim a point to top the group, but found their Portuguese opponents in no mood to accommodate them. In the end, it took two goals in the final 25 minutes to secure their qualification for the 12-nation tournament, which will be contested from July 10-28.

Top triathlete calls time: Rasmus Henning, regarded by many as Denmark’s greatest ever triathlete, will retire following the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii on October 13. Over the course of his 13-year career, the 36-year-old has won five ITU World Cups, the prestigious Hy-Vee twice and this year’s Abu Dhabi International. However, at the Olympics, he never finished better than seventh (2004).

Woz ends title wait: Caroline Wozniacki has won her first tournament in over a year, claiming the KDB Korea Open with a 6-1, 6-0 demolition of Estonia’s Kaia Kanepi – her first title since the New Haven Open in August 2011. Wozniacki is currently involved in the Toray Pan Pacific Open, a premier event that carries more ranking points, where she has won two matches to advance to the third round.

Just one minute away: The national Aussie rules football side, the Danish Vikings, came within a minute of claiming the European title, the AFL Euro Cup, on Saturday. Leading the Irish Warriors by eleven points heading into the final of the game’s 24 minutes, they conceded two late goals to lose 4.5-5.0, a 29-30 cumulative points defeat. Denmark’s Aksel Bang was player of the tournament.

Riis adds two more: Bjarne Riis has added another two cyclists to his Team Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank for the 2013 season: Australian all-rounder Jay McCarthy, 20, and Swiss climber Oliver Zaugg, 31. McCarthy, who has signed a two-year deal, recently won the prologue of the Tour de l’Avenir. The experienced Zaugg, who won last year’s Giro di Lombardia, was described by Riis as “smart” and “loyal”.

TOP STORIES

  • Nørrebro: A battle between identities

    Nørrebro: A battle between identities

    Nørrebro is a cornerstone of the city of Copenhagen. However, while it continues to be a popular hang out spot for young and old alike, the neighborhood is in the middle of a transformation from the old working class population, to a younger and more economically stable clientele. This fact raises concern among native Nørrebro-citizens.

  • Copenhagen celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a grand 20th anniversary parade

    Copenhagen celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a grand 20th anniversary parade

    The Irish Culture Association Denmark (ICAD) is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Copenhagen on March 16, 2025, with a parade marking its 20th anniversary. Supported by the Irish Embassy, the event will feature Irish music, dance, sports, and cultural displays, bringing the spirit of Ireland to Denmark.

  • Trump: Greenlandic annexation “will happen.” Greenlandic PM: “Enough is enough”

    Trump: Greenlandic annexation “will happen.” Greenlandic PM: “Enough is enough”

    Yesterday, the President of the United States made some of the strongest statements about Greenland he has ever made during the press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

  • Copenhagen revisited through memoir poetry

    Copenhagen revisited through memoir poetry

    Not all students feel like reading Danish poetry after a meeting at a language school with writer and poet Henrik Palle. Yet, a portrayal of Copenhagen as the city once was and the impressions of what the city is today give a deeper impression of the Danes

  • A book to make Danish idioms easier to understand

    A book to make Danish idioms easier to understand

    It’s difficult to learn Danish, especially with idioms that have figurative meanings. It highlights Christiane Bjørg Nielsen’s book, See What You Say, which serves as a visual guide to understanding these idiomatic expressions in Danish.

  • Raise the voice of internationals. Take the survey and share your experience in Denmark.

    Raise the voice of internationals. Take the survey and share your experience in Denmark.

    Copenhagen Capacity has launched a survey for all internationals living in Denmark to find out if they are happy here and what challenges they face. The Copenhagen Post is the media partner for this initiative. You can find the survey below in the article.

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Career

  • Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

    Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

    Copenhagen is ranked as the fourth-best city in the world for career growth, according to an analysis by EnjoyTravel. This ranking considers various factors such as living costs, salary levels, workforce availability, and overall quality of life. Copenhagen is noted for its blend of historical and modern elements, particularly in the green energy sector, which influences job opportunities.

  • Data shows that non-Western immigrants have saved local economies in Denmark

    Data shows that non-Western immigrants have saved local economies in Denmark

    A study reveals how only the massive influx of non-Western immigrants has saved many areas in Denmark from a decline in the workforce and a consequently shrinking economy

  • Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

    Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

    An analysis from the Labour Movement’s Business Council shows that the rate in long-term unemployment for non-Western immigrants is 1.8 times higher than for Danes. In other words, a chronic unemployment situation is way more probable for non-Western internationals.

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