NEWS
BIG SURPRISES AT THE COPENHAGEN CSWC QUALIFIER
The CSWC Denmark/Sweden was a true drama with unexpected results.
CSWC Judges and organizer with the best ones from CSWC Denmark
Slow smoking drama and an unexpected outcome characterized the CSWC Denmark/Sweden. Despite the fact that all eyes were drawn to this CSWC qualification round due to the big names and some of the best world slowsmokers who was participated there, the outcome was a huge surprise and proof that CSW is a sport in which anything can happen. Also, the CSWC in Copenhagen was unique in that it included qualifications for two countries - Denmark and Sweden - in the same location.
50 competitors, three judges, top smokers, and unexpected results - that is the CSWC's charm and excitement, in my opinion. It keeps you focused until the very last second, and until the very last second, all possibilities are open. - Marko Bilic, CSWC Founder
Danish Champion Michael Iverson in action
Swedish Champion Zander defend his title
Jesper Petersen from Cigarshop.dk hosted and organized the CSWC Denmark/Sweden. He did an incredible job, assisted by CSWC legends such as Jan Vistisen and Jeremy Csdagli, both of whom are founding members of Club Mareva. Denmark's new judge, Bo Brandt, collaborated brilliantly with judge legend Pieerre Gustavsson. Together they did this challenging CSWC qualifier with more than 50 people clean and in spirit of fair play
World Record Holder Igor Kovacic had a bad day - hi finished cigar just over hour
Danish Champion 2021 Nick was in the lead for some time
LEGENDS - CSWCJudges in Copenhagen
The competition itself was exciting, even if the results for some of the top smokers were unexpectedly low. The first major surprise was that World Champion Henrik Kristensoon was unable to attend due to personal obligations. The second surprise was that Igor Kovacic, the "Swedish Tiger," who holds the world record and started the season with great training results, was out after only 1 hour and 15 minutes.The second surprise was that Nick Shwanley, the Danish Champion in 2021, was better than any other competitor until his cigars unexpectedly lost fire. The good news was for Mikael Zander, who managed to do a huge thing and defend his Swedish Champion title, but overall he burned the ring and finished in 7th place. However, the true winners of this CSWC round were Danish smokers led by three-time Danish Champion Michael Iversen who again took title of Danish Champion. Pern Ernholm, the legend, took second place. Michael Rasmussen came in third place. The all-in-one cSWC in Copenhagen was full of surprises and the presence of many CSWC legends and supporters made it even more special
Bo Brandt, CSWC Judge from Denmark handing over RP prize (humidor) to the CSWC Winner in Copenhagen