SM-veckan 2025 Kicks Off with Doping Awareness and Competitive Spirit
SM-veckan 2025 begins with live sports and a focus on doping awareness.
Key Points
- • SM-veckan features 24 sports across multiple venues in Norrköping.
- • Live broadcasts of events are available on SVT from June 24-29.
- • Adverse weather has canceled some events, including speedway races.
- • Antidoping Sverige focuses on education and awareness during the event.
The much-anticipated SM-veckan sporting event is officially underway in Norrköping, running from June 24 to June 29, 2025, showcasing competitions across 24 sports. As part of its extensive programming, SVT is broadcasting live events, focusing on Wednesday's activities, which include swimming, cycling, archery, and motocross. However, adverse weather conditions have led to the cancellation of the speedway events, significantly impacting competitor Fredrik Lindgren's participation. Additionally, functional fitness competitions were postponed but are expected to resume later in the day.
In a notable development, Antidoping Sverige will also be present at the SM-veckan from June 27 to June 29, offering educational sessions on the risks of doping and dietary supplements. Their information tent, located within the event's premises, will be open daily from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, allowing attendees to engage in interactive activities, meet Molly, the unique doping detection dog, and participate in competitions to raise awareness about doping controls.
The event is set to attract large crowds both on-site and via airwaves, as fans eagerly follow the quest to crown champions across various sports disciplines. Viewers can catch the live action on SVT1 and SVT Play, with scheduled broadcasts beginning at 11:45 AM.
As SM-veckan progresses, the organizers and athletes remain hopeful for improved weather conditions that will allow all planned events to take place without further interruptions.