Swedish World Championship Gold Team Congratulated by the Crown Princess: "It Was Fun"

Originally published in SVT Sport on March 07, 2025

Swedish World Championship Gold Team Congratulated by the Crown Princess: "It Was Fun"

The atmosphere was electrifying when Sweden celebrated their relay gold at the World Championships in Trondheim. Crown Princess Victoria ran up to congratulate the team amidst a cheering crowd.

— "It was fitting that they could come tonight. It was fun to meet the Crown Princess," said Emma Ribom, a member of the gold team.

Swedish athletes even had the legendary Charlotte Kalla making a surprise appearance to honor the gold medal winners. The royal presence added a celebratory layer to the victory, highlighting the significance of the win for the Swedish skiing community.

Both the Crown Princess and members of the royal family took their places amongst the excited crowd, creating a memorable moment for everyone involved.

Reactions Following the Swedish World Championship Gold

The celebrations were not just limited to the athletes as the audience also reacted joyously. - "They congratulated us so much, it was fun," said gold hero Jonna Sundling about her meeting with the Crown Princess.

This relay victory adds another remarkable chapter to Sweden's skiing accolades at international events.

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