Dalarna's sports gala 2026 took place on Wednesday evening at Magasinet in Falun, awarding eleven prizes over about three hours. Profiles like Roberto Vacchi praised it as a success. Here are all the winners.
Dalarna's sports gala 2026 was held on Wednesday evening at Magasinet in Falun and proved a memorable success, just like last year. Over about three hours, eleven prizes were awarded to the county's sports heroes in various categories, according to Dala-Demokraten. The newspaper's photographers captured the festive evening in a large selection of pictures. Cycling profile Roberto Vacchi expressed his appreciation: “I like that they highlight the local and the county's athletes are recognized.” The winners in each category were: - Team of the year: IBF Falun men - Breakthrough of the year: Isac Heens, Frölunda HC - MVP of the year: Amar Muhsin, IK Brage - Performance of the year: Alvar Myhlback, Bjursås IK - Athlete of the year: Jenny Rissveds - Youth leader of the year: Marlene Hägg, Folkärna riding club - Supporter of the year: Fredric “Sickan” Holmstedt, IK Brage - Organizer of the year: Orsa IK/Maria Strand - Referee of the year: Nathalie Andersson, Thai boxing - Club heart of the year: Ana Saldes Persson, Zak Yant Muay Thai - SSAB sustainability prize: Benny Nyström, Rättvik judo club The event highlighted local efforts in sports across Dalarna.