Norway wins gold and bronze at the World Championships in Umeå
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The 2025 Table Hockey World Championships were held in Umeå, Sweden, and became an unforgettable weekend for the Norwegian national team. A huge thank you to the organizers for a highly professional and memorable championship!
Historic medal in the women’s category
Norway’s women’s team. From the left: Ane Skadsem, Kristin Fjermestad, Anne Grethe Gangsøy, Linnea Gangsøy and Mona Gangsøy
The championship kicked off with a bang as the Norwegian women’s team took bronze in the team competition – Norway’s first ever medal in the women’s category. Congratulations to Ane Skadsem, Kristin Fjermestad, Anne Grethe Gangsøy, Linnea Gangsøy and Mona Gangsøy for a brilliant performance and a perfect start to the weekend!
Gold in the super veterans category
Yngve on the podium together with Truls Månsson (left) and Igor Saveljev (right)
Yngve Aasheim claimed Norway’s only gold in the super veterans category, repeating his triumph from 2019. With his unique playing style he impressed both the commentators and the viewers, and delivered a final that will be talked about for a long time. The final can be watched here (from 2:41:10):
Individual placements in the open category:
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13th place – Magnus Klippen
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33rd place – Andreas Fjermestad
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56th place – Yngve Aasheim
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63rd place – Daniel Nygård
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64th place – Arne Johannes Holmin
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82nd place – Amund Risa Fylling
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95th place – Trond Ove Gangsøy
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105th place – Benjamin Nygård
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108th place – Ane Skadsem
The World Championships in Umeå delivered both historic moments and solid performances for the Norwegian national team. With gold, bronze and strong individual placements, we have plenty to build on.
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