See photos from the arena and the inauguration in the clip.

- This means a lot, not least for young people who practice athletics, but also for Karlstad as a sports city, says Per-Samuel Nisser (M), chairman of the municipal board in Karlstad.

The hope is that the arena will be a place for both associations and larger competitions.

The hall is part of the investment of just over SEK 500 million made at sports facilities within Karlstad municipality, following a broad agreement between several parties.