Reports circulating on social media have claimed that Sweden has officially recognized sex as a sport and launched a competition judged by a panel. However, investigations show that these claims are false and not backed by Swedish authorities.
The viral story alleged that the “Swedish Sex Federation” had successfully lobbied for sex to become an official sport in Sweden, with competitions judged on criteria such as chemistry between couples, endurance, and knowledge of sexual techniques. The report further claimed that a championship event had been launched with a live audience and official recognition.
However, Sweden’s official sports governing body, the Swedish Sports Confederation (Riksidrottsförbundet), has denied recognizing sex as a sport. According to the Confederation, no application to include sex as an official sport was approved.
Multiple international media outlets, including Reuters and BBC News, have previously debunked similar claims, describing them as misinformation. Reports indicate that while a private individual reportedly attempted to organize a so-called sex tournament, this was not sanctioned by the Swedish government or any recognized sports authority.
Authorities clarified that for any activity to be classified as an official sport in Sweden, it must meet established criteria and be approved by the Swedish Sports Confederation. Sex has not met such criteria and remains unrecognized as a sport under Swedish law.
Fact-checking organizations have also pointed out that the term “Swedish Sex Federation” does not correspond to any officially registered or recognized sports body under Sweden’s national sports framework.
The claim appears to have originated from misinterpreted reports about a private initiative, which was later amplified online without proper verification.
As of the time of this report, there is no official recognition of sex as a sport in Sweden.
Conclusion:
The claim that Sweden has declared sex an official sport and launched a government-backed competition is false. It is based on misinformation and has been debunked by credible media sources and Swedish authorities.
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