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Norwegian lawmakers perform 'Viking row' during parliament session

The Zioneer Intelligence Desk

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Norwegian lawmakers performed the iconic "Viking Row" during a session of parliament, according to reports. The display is a gesture of support for Norway's national sports teams, rather than a formal parliamentary act.

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Norwegian lawmakers performed the "Viking Row" — a coordinated rowing motion accompanied by a chant — during a session of parliament on Wednesday, as reported by multiple outlets. The gesture, which has become a recurring tradition in the Storting, is intended to show support for Norway's national sports teams, particularly the men's football team, and has been encouraged by Parliament Speaker Masud Gharahkhani. The Zioneer reported on June 19 that Gharahkhani had repeated his call for the chant. Today's performance marks a continuation of that effort, though no new statement from the speaker was included in this report.

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