National team goalkeeper pregnant, pauses career
Ikast announced that Filippa Idéhn, the national team goalkeeper, is taking a break from her handball career because she is pregnant and expecting her second child.
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Sweden crushed Cuba in the Handball World Cup
Sweden started the Handball World Championship in Germany and the Netherlands with a slightly shaky victory against the Czech Republic. They followed that up with a crushing of Cuba. Sweden won 46–17 and are through to the main round. More reminiscent of rugby than handball, says goalkeeper Filippa Idéhn to Viaplay.
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Ahead of the World Cup: "We older people never give up..."
There will be a need for a generational change in the national handball team in the coming years. At the same time, Thea Kylberg is the only championship debutant in the World Cup squad. I haven't looked at the numbers in the players' passports that much, says national captain Tomas Axnér ahead of Thursday night's premiere against the Czech Republic.
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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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Guide: Is Sweden breaking the medal curse?
Will Sweden finally break the medal curse? The last time was at the 2014 European Championship – and now a new championship awaits. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Women's Handball World Championship.
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Idéhn leaves Ikast – next year
National team goalkeeper Filippa Idéhn is leaving the major Danish club Ikast – but not until the summer.
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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's Handball Squad for European Qualifiers Announced
After an injury-filled season, Mathilda Lundström is back in the national handball team. She is selected in the squad for the European Championship qualifier against Ukraine and Lithuania.
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