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Annika Sorenstam appointed as president of the International Golf Federation

December 10, 2020
Annika Sorenstam
  • The International Golf Federation (IGF) designated Annika Sorenstam as its new president effective January 1, 2021.
  • IGF President, Peter Dawson, is stepping down after 10  years of leadership and service.  Sorenstam, a 72-time winner on the LPGA Tour and former No. 1 from Sweden.

Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg named for Nobel Peace Prize

February 4, 2020
Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg

Two lawmakers in Sweden have named Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg for this year Nobel Peace Prize for her Fridays for Future movement that has motivated similar actions by other young people.