Kvinnliga IK Sport facts for kids
| Full name | Kvinnliga idrottsklubben Sport |
|---|---|
| Sport | handball cycling, gymnastics, track and field athletics, speedskating, orienteering (earlier) |
| Founded | 1927 |
| Based in | Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Arena | Valhalla sporthall |
Kvinnliga IK Sport is a sports club from Gothenburg, Sweden. Its name means "Women's Sports Club" in Swedish. For a long time, only women could be members and play for the club.
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A Club for Women in Sports
Kvinnliga IK Sport was started in 1927. It was created to give women a place to play sports. The club focused on activities just for women.
From Many Sports to Handball
When the club first began, it offered many different sports. Athletes could join for cycling, gymnastics, track and field athletics, speedskating, and orienteering. Over time, the club changed its focus. Now, Kvinnliga IK Sport is mainly known for handball.
Handball Champions
The club's handball team has been very successful. They won many national championships in Sweden. Between 1951 and 1972, they won 14 indoor titles! These wins happened in 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1964, 1969, 1971, and 1972. This shows they were one of the best handball teams in Sweden for many years.
A Small Change for the Board
Even though the club is for women's sports, there was a small change in the late 1970s. Since then, men have been allowed to be members of the club's board. The board helps make decisions about how the club is run.
