Willum Þór Þórsson
Willum Þór Þórsson is a prominent figure in Icelandic sports, having played football, handball, and basketball in his youth before transitioning into coaching. With an extensive career, he has held various coaching roles, including leading KR to two national championships and winning titles with other clubs. He served as a member of the Icelandic parliament for the Progressive Party from 2013 to 2024 and was Minister of Health for three years. Recently, he announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Icelandic Sports and Olympic Association, emphasizing his lifelong commitment to sports and community health.
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Recent news mentions
Willum Þór Þórsson was the former Minister of Health who initiated the construction of the new building.
Bílastæðahúsið opnað eftir áramót
Iceland· 2025-11-23
Willum Þór Þórsson, a former Minister of Health and member of the Progressive Party, is considering running for party leadership.
Willum íhugar formannsframboðIceland· 2025-11-11
Willum Þór Þórsson appointed Björn to the board position.
Heyrði ekkert í nýjum heilbrigðisráðherraIceland· 2025-11-08
Willum Þór Þórsson is seen as the most likely next chairman of the Progressive Party.
Willum og Lilja fylgismest í formennskuIceland· 2025-10-30
Willum Þór Þórsson presented the award at the ceremony.
Björn Gíslason hlaut viðurkenningu RÍSÍIceland· 2025-09-29
Willum Þór Þórsson is noted as a strong former minister unlikely to return to politics.
Segir formanninn leita sér að útgönguleiðIceland· 2025-09-12
Willum Þór Þórsson is the former Minister of Health who appointed the working group.
„Bylting“ í heilbrigðisþjónustuIceland· 2025-08-28
Willum Þór Þórsson, the president of ÍSÍ, described the championship as a unique and magnificent experience.
Willum í Sviss: „Stórkostleg upplifun“Iceland· 2025-08-10
Willum Þór Þórsson, the president of ÍSÍ, praised the U17 handball team for their performance.
Heiðraðir fyrir gullverðlaunin í SkopjeIceland· 2025-07-29
Willum Þór Þórsson, the president of the Icelandic Sports and Olympic Association, provided updates on the well-being of the injured athletes.
Keyrt á tvo íslenska drengi á ÓlympíuhátíðIceland· 2025-07-25
Willum Þór Þórsson received 33% support in the poll to become the next chairman of the Progressive Party.
Staða Sigurðar Inga veikist mikiðIceland· 2025-05-24
Willum Þór Þórsson was elected president of the National Sports Association of Iceland.
Afar þakklátur fyrir kjöriðIceland· 2025-05-19
Willum Þór Þórsson has been elected as the new president of the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland.
Willum nýr forseti ÍSÍIceland· 2025-05-18Willum Þór Þórsson has been elected as the new chairman of the Icelandic Sports and Olympic Association.
Willum nýr formaður ÍSÍIceland· 2025-05-17Willum Þór Þórsson was the Minister of Health during a time when some referral requirements were lifted.
Heimilislæknar gera ekki tilvísanir fyrir börn til sérgreinalæknaIceland· 2025-05-10
Willum Þór Þórsson is one of the candidates running for the presidency of ÍSÍ.
Magnús í forsetaframboðIceland· 2025-04-25Brynjar expressed that he has a good impression of Willum Þór, who is also running for the presidency of ÍSÍ.
Brynjari fúlasta alvara – þurfum að taka út rusliðIceland· 2025-04-18
Willum Þór Þórsson is a former Minister of Health and a football coach running against Brynjar Karl.
Brynjar Karl býður sig fram í forsetakjörinuIceland· 2025-04-18Willum Þór Þórsson is the former Minister of Health who appointed a new working group to review the speech therapy system.
Kerfið segir nei og börnin látin bíðaIceland· 2025-04-14
Willum Þór Þórsson, a former colleague of Lilja, is mentioned in the context of their discussion.
Óttast að þjóðin verði hrædd inn í ESBIceland· 2025-04-10
Willum Þór Þórsson is a former minister and is running for the presidency of the Icelandic Sports and Olympic Association.
Lilja og Willum keppa í spretthlaupiIceland· 2025-04-09
Willum Þór Þórsson is among the former ministers discussing the president's decision.
Trump og Kristrún setja allt í uppnámIceland· 2025-04-04
Willum Þór Þórsson is running for the presidency of the Icelandic Sports and Olympic Association.
Willum býður sig fram í forsetakjörinuIceland· 2025-03-19