Kongsvinger IL has an athletics section.
[1] In 2009, Gjemselund Stadion was converted to a football-only stadium, forcing the athletics section to use other stadiums in the region.
[2] Grete Kirkeberg is a well-known athlete from Kongsvinger IL.
The professional men's team plays in the Norwegian First Division, and the women play in the Second Division (third highest).
There are also clubs for handball, skiing, ice skating and gymnastics.