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What’s On July 30th to August 5th

What’s on in Sweden: Rugby Tens in Stockholm, World swimming championships in Gothenburg and the best of Bhangra in Malmö.

Published: 28 July 2010 17:08 CEST

STOCKHOLM

Stockholm Pride

Stockholm Pride continues until Sunday: Bigger, better, prouder than ever. A week’s celebration where it’s in to be out.

Price: See website

Location: Pride Park, Pride House and Pride in the City (see website)

Date: 26th July to 1st August

More information: Stockholm Pride

Stockholm Tens

48 teams from around the world compete in Sweden’s largest rugby event.

Price: 100 kronor (2 days), 60 kronor (1 day)

Location: Årstafältet

Date: 31st July – 1st August

Time: 10am

More information: Stockholm Tens

Waiting for Michael Jackson

Comedy set in 2005 outside the infamous Santa Barbara courtroom. NB – Performance in Swedish with some English

Price: 120 kronor

Location: Trädgården

Date: 31st July (See website for other dates)

Time: 6.30pm

More information: Trädgården

Ozzy The Coverband

The Prince of F***ing Darkness has a lookie-likie at the Göta Källare

Location: Göta Källare

Date: 4th August

Time: 10pm

More information: Göta Källare

GOTHENBURG

XIII FINA World Masters Championship

World class swimming, diving, water polo and synchronised swimming hosted by Gothenburg and Borås

Price: see website

Location: Valhallabadet and Lundbybadet

Date: 27th July – 7th August

More information: 2010 FINA Masters

The Circus Is Coming To Town

DJ’s, Circus and Burlesque … Not suitable for children

Price: 150/250 kronor

Location: Villa Belparc

Date: 31st July

Time: 8pm

More information: Circus GBG

Edo Bumba Band and Sauti Sol

An evening of African music from Kenya and Congo.

Price: 180 kronor

Location: Nefertiti

Date: 31st July

Time: 8pm

More information: Nefertiti

MALMÖ

Tremolo Beer Gut (DK)

Influenced by “everything that doesn’t suck and some things that do.” Denmark’s fantastic Surf ‘n’ Western band guarantee a great night.

Price: 90 kronor

Location: Debaser

Date: 31st July

Time: 11pm

More information: Debaser

Bollywood Pandits + DJ Ritu

London’s most famous Bollywood band treat Malmö to a night of Hindi-pop and classic Bhangra. DJ Ritu warms up the crowd from 5pm

Price: Free

Location: Pildammsteatern

Date: 3rd August

Time: 7pm

More information: Sommar Scen

Leonard Cohen

Cohen only started touring again in 2008. A unique chance to catch him in Malmö

Price: 510 – 940 kronor

Location: Malmö Arena

Date: 4th August

More information: Kulturbolaget

Do you know of any upcoming events our readers might like to attend? Drop us a line at [email protected]

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SPORT

Stockholm Open set to serve up a storm

The ATP Stockholm Open hits the Swedish capital on Saturday with international players vying for a piece of the €530,000 ($718,000) pie. Will it be a local Swede who takes out this year's title? The Local chats to the tournament organizer to find out more.

Published: 11 October 2013 16:41 CEST
Stockholm Open set to serve up a storm

“All the sponsors, players and organizers are getting ready, I’m really excited,” tournament spokesman Christian Ahlqvist told The Local over the phone, with the sound of tennis balls thwacking around in the background.

Held inside Stockholm’s Royal Tennis Hall, the tournament has been played every year since 1969, attracting some of the biggest tennis names in Sweden and the world.

“All the big Swedish players have played in the Stockholm Open, Björn Borg, Mats Wilander. Former world number one Roger Federer won the title in 2010. We’ve had some really great players, its always been one of the tournaments to play in,” explained Ahlqvist.

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Headlining this year’s contingent is Spanish world number four David Ferrer who is tipped to take home the trophy.

“Ferrer is coming from Shanghai, he’s a great player and he’s always performed very well here,” said Ahlqvist.

But if you thought it was a one horse race, think again. Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov and Polish giant Jerzy Janowicz (who is over two metres tall), both 22, are two young players looking to challenge Ferrer and show the tennis world that they belong at the top.

However the odds are against Sweden netting the championship. World number 444 Markus Eriksson is the only confirmed Swedish player so far, although more may find their way through in Friday’s final qualifications. But statistically, the odds aren’t historically in the Swedes’ favour, with the last winner, Thomas Johansson, in 2004.

A strong Swedish presence in the singles may be lacking, but the Swedish men are expected to do better in the doubles.

“Jonas Björkman is making a comeback in the doubles with one of the best doubles players in the world, Robert Lindstedt. So that will be interesting to see,” said Ahlqvist.

As for a tip for the winner, Ahlqvist likes world number 41 Jarkko Nieminen from Finland.

“Jarko is someone who’s been a bit on and off the court with injuries. He’s played here so many times before, he’s almost a Swede. Everyone would love to see him win one.”

Saturday marks the opening ceremony for the Open, which will be held on centre court and is free for everyone. The tournament begins on the same day, with the final scheduled for Sunday the 19th.

Josh Liew

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