Arthur Ruud
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Arthur Ruud was a Norwegian civil servant, trade unionist and sports official. He chaired the trade union Norsk Telegraf- og Telefonforbund from 1930 to 1949. He was a leader of Arbeidernes Idrettsforbund
from 1935 to 1939, and of the Norwegian Confederation of Sports
from 1948 to 1951. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1961.
Arbeidernes Idrettsforbund
Arbeidernes Idrettsforbund was a sporting organization in Norway between 1924 and 1946. As of 1935, AIF had around 50,000 members. AIF published the magazine Arbeideridrett.-Foundation and early growth:...
from 1935 to 1939, and of the Norwegian Confederation of Sports
Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports
The Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports is the umbrella organization for sport in Norway. It is the largest volunteering organization in Norway, with more than 2 million members, and 12000 sports clubs, in 19 region confederatons and 56 national federations...
from 1948 to 1951. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1961.