{"id":17017,"date":"2025-10-07T14:32:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T11:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tahto.com\/presidenttien-puolisot-vierailivat-urheilun-ja-liikunnan-kulttuurikeskus-tahdossa\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T17:23:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:23:09","slug":"presidenttien-puolisot-vierailivat-urheilun-ja-liikunnan-kulttuurikeskus-tahdossa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tahto.com\/en\/presidenttien-puolisot-vierailivat-urheilun-ja-liikunnan-kulttuurikeskus-tahdossa\/","title":{"rendered":"Presidental spouses visit TAHTO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mr Bj\u00f6rn Sk\u00falason<\/strong>, spouse of the President of the Republic of Iceland Halla T\u00f3masd\u00f3ttir<\/strong>, visited TAHTO Centre for Finnish Sports Culture on 7 October 2025, as part of the presidential couple\u2019s official state visit to Finland. Mr Bj\u00f6rn Sk\u00falason was accompanied by Mrs Suzanne Innes-Stubb<\/strong>, spouse of the host, President of the Republic Alexander Stubb<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During their visit, the presidential spouses explored TAHTO Sports Adventure, a new interactive experience designed to inspire children and young people to physical activity. Their programme also included a tour of TAHTO\u2019s popular exhibition on Finland\u2019s most famous football star Jari Litmanen. The distinguished guests were welcomed by Acting Museum Director Matti Hintikka<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a genuine honour for TAHTO to be part of the Icelandic presidential couple\u2019s official visit and to host two guests with a sincere interest in sport and physical activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe greatly appreciate that time was set aside to explore sports culture. The visit beautifully demonstrated the unifying power of sport. Football is the most widely spoken language in the world,\u201d said TAHTO Director Matti Hintikka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TAHTO\u2019s Museum Manager Kalle Rantala<\/strong> presented the Jari Litmanen exhibition, which particularly resonated with Mr Bj\u00f6rn Sk\u00falason. A distinguished footballer himself, Mr Bj\u00f6rn Sk\u00falason played as a defender in Iceland\u2019s top league, appearing in 59 matches between 1995 and 1999 for UMF Grindav\u00edk and KR Reykjavik.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curator Jouni Lavikainen<\/strong> showcased some of TAHTO\u2019s national collection\u2019s most treasured items, including artefacts from the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games, such as the highly valuable Olympic torches. A particular emphasis in the presentation was given to the nine Icelandic athletes took part in those Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visit to TAHTO culminated in the Sports Adventure, which a school group from Lahti was simultaneously exploring. The presidential spouses had the opportunity to witness the children\u2019s genuine joy and enthusiasm for physical activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We extend our warmest thanks to Mr Bj\u00f6rn Sk\u00falason and Mrs Innes-Stubb for their valuable and delightful visit to TAHTO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Museum Manager Kalle Rantala (left) presented the Jari Litmanen exhibition to the distinguished guests.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Curator Jouni Lavikainen (right) told Mr Bj\u00f6rn Sk\u00falason and Mrs Suzanne Innes-Stubb about the exploits of Icelandic athletes at the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mrs Innes-Stubb and Mr Bj\u00f6rn Sk\u00falason were particularly interested in TAHTO Sports Adventure. 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