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Jonna Sundling, Edvin Anger and Emma Ribom gets in the cash register.
Billionaire Christer Gardell steps in and sponsors the trio – with “millions of amounts”.
“They are fine role models both today and in the future of children and young people,” Gardell said in a press release.
As late as last week, the Swedish Basketball Association was able to announce that they received a gift of SEK 4 million from the billionaire Christer Gardell.
Now the billionaire steps into another sport: cross -country skiing.
Donates money
In a press release, the 64-year-old confirms that he has chosen to sponsor star trio Jonna SundlingThe Edvin Anger and Emma Ribom with “one million amounts” over a three -year period, as support in their continued investment.
“Sports are extremely important for our society. The positive effects that our elite athletes contribute are almost invaluable,” Gardell writes in a press release and continues:
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“It is actually outrageous to see how we treat our elite athletes today. Collectively, the business community has withdrawn tremendously of their support”.
Sundling’s response
In addition, he urges more people to do the same.
“Now I hope to inspire more people to take responsibility, both companies and private individuals with financial conditions”.
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When the message landed at Jonna Sundling, who recently raised a total of SEK 917,500 for her success World Cup, it came as a surprise.
“Christer’s contribution means a lot to me personally. I am so happy when I get such a receipt that what I deliver in the ski track is really appreciated. I consider all my time and power to develop and manage to perform well with the Swedish flag on the chest,” says Jonna.
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