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Peter Öqvist appointed Swedish basketball federation secretary general

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Key Points
  • Peter Öqvist is the new secretary general of the Swedish Basketball Federation.
  • He is a former gold-winning coach for BC Luleå and was acting secretary general last summer.
  • The appointment was announced by the federation on Tuesday.

Peter Öqvist has been appointed as the secretary general of the Swedish Basketball Federation. The federation announced the appointment on Tuesday. Öqvist, a 50-year-old former gold-winning coach for BC Luleå, reportedly took on the role of acting secretary general last summer.

According to reports, federation chair Susanne Jidesten stated that Öqvist has quickly integrated and brings clear drive, with the federation appreciating his knowledge and insight.

Öqvist has quickly integrated and brings clear drive, with the federation appreciating his knowledge and insight.

Susanne Jidesten, federation chair

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