Three debutants named in Sweden's women's European Championship qualifying squad
National team coach Tomas Axnér has selected three debutants for the women's handball European Championship qualifiers against Serbia in March.
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New Swedish World Cup flop – defeat against Angola
The Swedish women's handball World Cup was over even before the match with Angola. It was noticeable. The match in the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund was not a PR party for Swedish handball. Angola won 26–24. We need to make changes and a fresh start, says national team captain Tomas Axnér.
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Sweden badly out in the World Cup: "Very difficult for us"
The women's handball team fell to Brazil 27–31 and are already in a bad position in the fight to reach a World Cup quarter-final. The loss means that Sweden will only take two points with them to the intermediate round in Dortmund.
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Sweden's World Cup move after the requirement: Staying at home
Sweden only has two goalkeepers in the World Cup squad. Third goalkeeper Evelina Eriksson will have to charge at home after demands from the goalkeepers themselves. It's tough to be there just to sit in the stands, says Filippa Idéhn.
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Two players injured ahead of the World Cup – race against time
With just over a week left until the World Cup premiere, Jenny Carlson and Anna Lagerquist are in a race against time. Both stars are suffering from foot injuries ahead of the championship. The healing process is following the plan we have had, says national team captain Tomas Axnér.
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Thea Kylberg Joins Sweden's Squad for World Championship Debut
National team captain Tomas Axnér is bringing a seasoned team to the World Championship. And a championship debutant: Thea Kylberg.
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Sweden Wins European Championship Qualifier Against Ukraine Despite Slow Start
Sweden started the European Championship qualification in the best possible way – at least in terms of results. After a somewhat hesitant start, it ultimately became a comfortable 33–25 win against Ukraine. It should be more than eight against Ukraine, it should be eight goals in each half, at least, says national team captain Tomas Axnér.
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