Nordiskt Idrottslif Explained

Founder:Clarence von Rosen
Foundation:1900
Ceased Publication:1920
Headquarters:Stockholm
Language:Swedish

Nordiskt Idrottslif ("Nordic Sporting Life") was a Swedish newspaper devoted to sports, published in Stockholm from 1900 to 1920.[1] It was founded by Clarence von Rosen as a spin off of the sports newspaper Ny Tidning för Idrott and was the leading Swedish sports newspaper during its existence, with a focus on football, athletics, swimming and winter sports. It was published once a week until 1906, and twice weekly thereafter. The newspaper was used as the official means of announcement for the Swedish Sports Confederation.

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Thunvik. S.. Nordiskt Idrottslif. Nordisk familjeboks sportlexikon. 5. 1943. A. Sohlman & co. Stockholm. 14 June 2021. Swedish.