Norwegian Traditionally Sports

When you live in Norway, it's not always possible to do the sport you would like to at all times. In the winter it's very cold and snowy outside, and in the summer it's hot and nice. So it's not always easy to do the sport you would like to do. Because of Norway's looooong winter, winter sports are very popular and we have a lot of them. The oldest and most successful winter sport would be cross country. We have won several gold, silver and bronze medals in the Olympics. And on the other hand this is a sport almost all Norwegians participate in in the winter. We put on our cross country skies, pack a back pack with hot chocolate, hot dogs, and oranges and take a hike in the forests. It is also a very good way to exercise you whole body. You use your legs, arms, back, and abs.

In the summer time there is other sports that are in focus. Soccer and team handball is the most popular summer sports. I'm sure you know what soccer is, but team handball isn't a sport that is that popular all over the world. It is kind of a mix of basketball and soccer, if I'm going to compare it to other sports. You have a smaller goal than the one in soccer, but you play inside and use your hands. It's a fast sport with a lot of action.