Sweden’s men’s curling team is through to the European Championship semifinals in Ostrava. Sweden won a thrilling group final against the Czech Republic 8–7 in an extra end.
SportsShe went from hidden gem to Olympic hero, social media phenomenon and TV celebrity. Winning gold in Cortina changed Isabella Wranå’s life. “It was absolutely crazy. Even groups of teenage boys have stopped me and asked to take pictures,” she says ahead of next week’s European Championships.
SportsTeam Edin becomes Team Eriksson. When skip Niklas Edin retires, Oskar Eriksson will take over the curling team.
SportsSweden, skipped by Niklas Edin, took home its eighth gold medal at the World Curling Championships after a 9–6 victory over Canada last night. "I'm super proud of the team," said team captain Niklas Edin.
SportsDespite being one player short, South Korea managed to pressure Sweden in the Curling World Cup.
SportsCircus Hasselborg offered a brilliant final performance. After the final stone on the last day of the Winter Games, they shed all inhibitions. Anna Hasselborg, Sara McManus, Agnes Knochenhauer, and Sofia Scharback are Olympic gold medalists for the second time.
SportsThe men's curling team arrived at the Olympics as one of Sweden's hottest hopes for gold. In Cortina, they were ice-cold. The chance to play for medals effectively disappeared with the 3–7 loss to Germany. "We haven't come up to par at all. In hindsight, we weren't close. It feels very heavy," said Niklas Edin.
SportsTeam Edin has an Olympic gold medal to defend. But the road to another gold medal won't be straightforward - in the opening match they lost to Italy 6-7.
SportsSweden vs. Italy is on the schedule when both the men's curlers and the Tre Kronor men's team begin their hunt for Olympic gold on Wednesday. In addition, biathlon star Elvira Öberg makes her first start at the Olympics in Italy after the break.
Ice hockeyOn snow in Val di Fiemme or on ice in Cortina. Talk about a Swedish Super Tuesday. Rasmus and Isabella Wranå joined the Olympic gold rush. The curling siblings won the final against the USA, 6–5, after a senseless drama.
SportsSweden vs. Italy is on the schedule Wednesday, when both Sweden's men's curling team and Tre Kronor begin their hunt for Olympic gold. In addition, biathlon star Elvira Öberg makes her first start at the Olympics in Italy after the break.
Ice hockeyFormer soccer player Lotta Schelin, curling player Niklas Edin, and paracyclist Anna Beck receive medals from King Carl Gustaf.
FootballSpeed skater Felix Monsén has not been allowed to participate in the Olympics. He was not given the nod by the Swedish Olympic Committee. Monsén is critical of the decision. "The justification is that I have not met the basic criteria to be allowed to compete," he tells SVT.
SportsThey lack recent results that would justify an Olympic spot. But the Swedish Olympic Committee is making an exception and selecting Jesper Tjäder and Henrik Harlaut, both former Olympic medalists, for the Games in Italy in February. "Now I'm on my way," Harlaut says. He has had major injury problems.
SportsThe capacity is said to exist, but the results show otherwise. Sweden's Olympic squad may be without men's alpine skiers. "The form and performances have not been in line with what we require," SOK's Fredrik Joulamo says.
SportsNikolaj Majorov and Milla Ruud Reitan were waiting for an Olympic spot. Now it is clear that the ice-dance pair will compete in Italy in February. "Of course there was time pressure; the clock is ticking," says Majorov.
SportsShooting star Alvar Myhlback, 19, has been selected for the Winter Olympics. But the long-distance running specialist doesn't see himself as up to the challenge of a classic 5000. "I don't think I'm good enough," he says.
SportsHe has long prioritized long-distance running over the World Cup and the Olympics. But now skier Alvar Myhlback has been selected for the Winter Games in Italy.
SportsIn Beijing 2022 she became the first Swedish female ski jumper in an Olympic Games. Now Frida Westman is ready for the Winter Games in Italy in February. It's really something I've worked hard for, I'm super proud, she tells SVT.
SportsThe Swedish curling men are the reigning Olympic champions and have their sights set on another gold in Cortina in February. They can get there as fresh European champions after their impressive victory against Scotland in the semi-final. It's really nice to win this match, says skipper Niklas Edin.
SportsDespite not skiing yet, injured Walter Wallberg is one of the first Swedes to get a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in nine months. I'm going to be at my best to defend it, says the 25-year-old.
SportsDespite not skiing yet, injured Walter Wallberg is one of the first Swedes to get a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in nine months. I will be at my best to defend the gold, says the 25-year-old.
SportsIt will be no semifinal in the European Championship in curling for Team Niklas Edin. It is clear since they lost with 7–11 in the crucial match against Scotland.
SportsThe Swedish women's curling team led by Anna Hasselborg has taken nine medals at the Olympic Games, World Championship, and European Championship, but has missed a medal in five of the last seven championships. The hunt for a new European Championship medal began, however, in the best possible way when the championship got underway in Lohja, Finland.
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