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Sweden won the placement match – finished fifth

It became no successful handball European Championship for the Swedish women. But the championship at least ended in a major key.

Sweden won the placement match – finished fifth

Sweden took the chance – won over Montenegro

The hope of a Swedish World Championship spot lives on in the handball European Championship. Sweden concluded the group stage in Debrecen by winning a thriller over Montenegro with 25–24 and is clear for play-off for fifth place.

Sweden took the chance – won over Montenegro

Goal Festival as the Handball Women Crushed Turkey

A long-awaited championship medal is the goal. With a crushing 47-19 in the group final against Turkey, the women's handball team shook off the flat match against Hungary on Saturday.

Goal Festival as the Handball Women Crushed Turkey

Green Party top politician resigns – behaved "inappropriately" at party

The Green Party's climate policy spokesperson Elin Söderberg is leaving the Riksdag. According to the party, she has behaved inappropriately at an after-party.

Green Party top politician resigns – behaved "inappropriately" at party

Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the European Handball Championship

No championship medal in ten years. And frustrated fourth in the last two.

Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the European Handball Championship

Swedish victory in European Championship rehearsal – star back

She skipped the last training match. On Sunday, Jamina Roberts was back when her Sweden, with difficulty, defeated Poland 28-27 in the European Championship rehearsal.

Swedish victory in European Championship rehearsal – star back

Lerby included in the European Championship squad – "Had a good season"

Some percentage quality improvement and there are good opportunities for a European Championship medal. This is what the handball women's national team captain Tomas Axnér is convinced of.

Lerby included in the European Championship squad – "Had a good season"

Sweden reaches the quarterfinals – chasing top placement

The women's handball team secured a quarterfinal spot in the Olympic Games in Paris. After the loss to Denmark last time, they defeated South Korea with 27–21.

Sweden reaches the quarterfinals – chasing top placement

Hvenfelt injured - to be examined

The women's handball team celebrated their upset victory - 32-28 - thoroughly in the Olympic opener. But amidst all the joy after the surprising triumph over Norway: Sofia Hvenfelt injured herself and was forced to leave the match already before the break.

Hvenfelt injured - to be examined

Swedish Sensation: "Still Wondering What Happened"

Sweden could not have had a better start to the Olympics. 32-28 against the gold favorite Norway was a mighty display of strength from the blue-yellow handball ladies.

Swedish Sensation: "Still Wondering What Happened"

Toughest Possible Awaits Sweden in the OS Premiere

If the handball women got ten chances, they might win two matches against Norway. It's not just anyone who says that.

Toughest Possible Awaits Sweden in the OS Premiere

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

With a month to go until the Olympic opening ceremony, the Swedish team is growing and now stands at 110 active members. A skateboarder, a hammer thrower, three golfers and a group of swimmers are among the team's newcomers.

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

The Profile Misses the OS: "Not Feeling Particularly Well"

Handball star Nina Dano misses the OS in Paris this summer. The 23-year-old has had problems with her well-being.