IFK Växjö facts for kids

IFK Växjö is a sports club located in Växjö, Sweden. It was founded a long time ago, on July 2, 1919. This club is known for helping young athletes grow in different sports.

What is IFK Växjö?

IFK Växjö is a sports club, which is like a group where people can join to play different sports. The letters "IFK" stand for "Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna," which means "Sports Association Comrades" in Swedish. The club is based in the city of Växjö.

Sports They Play

Today, IFK Växjö mainly focuses on two types of sports:

• Track and field athletics: This includes sports like running, jumping (long jump, high jump), and throwing (shot put, discus).
• Disabled sports: This means sports adapted for people with disabilities, allowing everyone to participate and compete.

In the past, IFK Växjö also had teams for other popular sports:

• Bandy: This is a winter sport played on ice, similar to ice hockey but with a ball instead of a puck. The men's bandy team from IFK Växjö was very good. They even played in the top league in Sweden in 1941.
• Football: Also known as soccer, this is a team sport played with a ball between two teams. The women's football team from IFK Växjö later joined another club called Östers IF in 1983.

Famous Athletes and Members

Many talented people have been part of IFK Växjö. Some have even become very famous!

• Carolina Klüft is a well-known track and field athlete. She competed for IFK Växjö and became a world champion in events like the heptathlon.
• John Lundvik is a popular singer. He also competed for the club in track and field before becoming famous for his music.