

Sports in Greenland
Published: 11/04/2022
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A mountain bike is great to have in Greenland with all the hills we have, so it’s very rare to see a city bike 🙂
I make courses in Health and Development for youth in Greenland, and I took the picture above when I had a group of youngsters in Sisimiut for a week where besides my lectures went out biking, skiing, and went on hikes. It makes the day a bit better when you do something good for your body!
Sports all year round
Like many other countries, football is a huge sport in Greenland. There is both outdoor football and indoor futsal, which many move indoors for in the winter when everything is snowing.
We have both indoor sports and outdoor sports. Many options both summer and winter.
Therefore we have many competitions all year round, and thus Greenlandic championships are held around the coast all year.

Active shcool of the year
Every year, health and sports prizes are awarded, which is a big thing. It is shown on tv, read in newspapers, and is all over social media. I took the picture above when we were in Kangerlussuaq to interview the school that won the prize “Active school of the year” in 2021.
Health and sports are a big trend like everywhere else in the world. It has come to stay, so we better get fitter and healthier! 😉
Skiing in Greenland
Kayak (Qajaq)
The kayak “Qajaq” was invented in Greenland and is a big part of our culture. In the old days it was a must for boys to learn to row in a kayak to become great hunters, today it is used mostly for leisure and of course also as an important sport.
If you want to experience something special, book kayaking between the ice, it is an unforgettable experience!

Sports throughout life
There are many associations across the country and there are also some for the elderly. It is important to stay active throughout life! But there must also be room for coziness, and below is a picture of the parking lot for the bingo playhouse 😉

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