Sports news in brief (Nov 16-22)

Bjørn unsupremacy: Despite leading for long periods, Thomas Bjørn eventually finished fourth at the storm-delayed Singapore Open. The Dane started the final day with a one-shot lead, but still had 33 holes to play! A 74 then derailed his bid before a 68 restored parity, although he still finished four behind the winner, Italy’s Matteo Manassero. Anders Hansen, meanwhile, finished seventh equal.

 

Agger staggered to win: Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has been named the player of the year at the Danish Football Awards for the first time, beating William Kvist, Niki Zimling and Nicklas Bendtner. Agger said he had often wondered if he would win given his luck with injuries. Meanwhile, Brøndby IF’s Theresa Nielsen won the women’s prize, while Brian Laudrup was voted into the Hall of Fame. 

 

Nordic group at Euros: The Danish women’s football side will contest the opening game of Euro 2013 against hosts Sweden in Gothenburg on July 10. The Danes, who were unseeded in the draw, will also face Italy (July 13) and another Nordic side, Finland (July 16), in a bid to make the quarter-finals of the 12-team tournament. Iceland and Norway are also competing, while Germany are the favourites. 

 

Ladies cutting it just fine: The women’s national ice hockey team have defied the odds to win their second Olympic pre-qualification event. The Danes, who are now 6-0 in qualifying, beat hosts Latvia, Austria and Italy and will now face hosts Slovakia, Norway and Japan from February 7-10 with a place at the Olympics at stake. A place in Group B alongside Sweden and Russia awaits the winners at the 2014 Winter Olympics. 

 

Co-hosts with Latvia: Denmark is making a joint bid with Latvia to host the two-group, 12-team Ice Hockey World Championship in 2017 in Copenhagen and Riga. The championship, which Latvia hosted in 2006, has always played second fiddle to the Olympics and tends to clash with the Stanley Cup, the sport’s most prestigious club event. Germany and France have also made a joint bid, and a decision is due in May 2013.

 

No London double for pair: Despite winning their opening two matches at the season-end ATP World Tour Finals, Frederik Løchte Nielsen and his English doubles partner Jonathan Marray were unable to clinch their second London title, losing 4-6, 3-6 to Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez in the semi-finals. There are now doubts whether the Wimbledon champs will ever play together again, as Nielsen wants to concentrate on singles.

TOP STORIES

  • The international who shaped Copenhagen

    The international who shaped Copenhagen

    Anna Maria Indrio is one of the most important architects in Denmark, having contributed to shaping Copenhagen into what it is today. Among her best-known projects are the extension of SMK and Arken, as well as the Natural History Museum and the Darwin Centre in London. She moved here 60 years ago, when “Copenhagen was gray and dormant. Predictions suggested it would become depopulated. But putting people at the center changed everything,” she said

  • Danish government passes amendment to increase citizenship fee by 50%

    Danish government passes amendment to increase citizenship fee by 50%

    Fees were raised to reflect processing costs and curb repeat applications, creating debate over whether the new charges erect barriers to political participation for internationals.

  • Internationals’ labour contributes 361 billion DKK to Denmark’s GDP, and it is growing strongly every year

    Internationals’ labour contributes 361 billion DKK to Denmark’s GDP, and it is growing strongly every year

    According to a report by the Danish Chamber of Commerce, internationals’ contribution is 12% of the country’s GDP. In 2023, it was 322 billion DKK, and in 2008, it was 136 billion DKK. “Internationals make a gigantic difference in our prosperity and welfare,” comments Morten Langager, the Director of Dansk Erhverv.

  • Inside Denmark’s innovation engine

    Inside Denmark’s innovation engine

    With half of its staff being international, the BioInnovation Institute reflects Denmark’s broader transformation into a global innovation hub. But can the country—and Europe—keep up the pace? “If reforms are made now, we can close the gap in ten years,” explains BII’s CEO

  • Denmark launches massive investment in the navy

    Denmark launches massive investment in the navy

    Two months ago, the Danish PM announced that military equipment should be purchased in a hurry. The first plans for the sea are now ready. Additional plans for warships will follow this summer.

  • International designers struggle to find jobs in Denmark

    International designers struggle to find jobs in Denmark

    Many internationals come to Denmark to work as designers, but the field appears to be one of the hardest to break into. The Copenhagen Post spoke with two internationals struggling to find their way into the industry.

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