Sweden’s Vilma Julevik in tears
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Sweden’s Vilma Julevik in tears after reaching European Championship quarter-finals: So proud

It was uncertain whether Swedish women's volleyball player Vilma Julevik would be part of this year's European Championship. Now she and Sweden are aiming for the quarter-finals. "Standing here and playing in the quarter-finals was not something I expected," says Vilma Julevik in tears.

The Swedish passer tore her cruciate ligament and was ruled out for 2025. With three months left until the European Championship, it was still not certain whether Julevik would recover enough to take a place in the Swedish squad.

"She shows that she has recovered physically, technically and mentally," says national team captain Lorenzo Micelli.

Sweden won Monday's round of 16 against the Czech Republic 3–0 in sets.

"We are so proud of the team," says Julevik.

Sweden plays the quarter-final against Italy on Wednesday.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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