One participant who lives in Hällefors but who will compete for Somalia's national team is Sahal Osman.
- I am glad that I represent my home country and hope that I can do well at the World Cup, he says.
Arrangements make Hällefors Yxkastare who believe that Swedes have a good chance in the competitions.
- I think that Swedish winners would give about one and fifty back on invested money if the ax throwing had been part of some betting companies, says Eric Larsson, organizer.
In addition to men's and women's classes, juniors will also compete for World Cup medals. Fifteen-year-old Ludvig Andersson from Hällefors competes in his first World Cup.
- It can go well, we'll see, he says.