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Isabelle Haak Burnout Prompts Action from European Volleyball Federation

The Swedish volleyball star Isabelle Haak was affected by burnout syndrome – due to a packed schedule. Now the European Volleyball Federation is acting.

Isabelle Haak Burnout Prompts Action from European Volleyball Federation

Isabelle Haak Leads Conegliano to Italian Volleyball Championship Victory

Isabelle Haak can call herself Italian champion again. The Swedish volleyball star had a key role when Conegliano won the final series against Milano with 3–0 in matches.

Isabelle Haak Leads Conegliano to Italian Volleyball Championship Victory

Classic Club Pulls Out: "We've Reached the End of the Road"

Swedish volleyball has become a powerhouse poorer. The classic club Engelholm is forced to withdraw from the elite series on the women's side after the ongoing season, due to economic reasons.

Classic Club Pulls Out: "We've Reached the End of the Road"

Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Sports Gala

Royal starlight, expected prize rain over Armand Duplantis and a new "Svennis" tribute. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Sports Gala.

Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Sports Gala

The Sports Year 2025 – Here are the Swedish Stars

2025 is a packed sports year with many major championships. Here we have selected 13 Swedish stars who will be in focus.

The Sports Year 2025 – Here are the Swedish Stars

Haak's new success - champion and MVP in the Club Team World Championship

Volleyball star Isabelle Haak continues to dominate. The Swede won the Club World Championship with her Italian club Conegliano – and was named the tournament's most valuable player.

Haak's new success - champion and MVP in the Club Team World Championship

Haak and Conegliano Final in the World Championship

Isabelle Haak and her Italian club Conegliano are clear for the final in the World Championship in Chinese Hangzhou. Conegliano defeated Italian competitor Milano with 3–0 in sets and will face Chinese Tianjin in the final.

Haak and Conegliano Final in the World Championship

They Compete for the Jerring Prize – Five Eliminated

Some Olympic Games heroes, a volleyball star and the world's best curling team have done their part in the battle for the Jerring Award. Here are the remaining candidates.

They Compete for the Jerring Prize – Five Eliminated

"Thrilled after the World Championship draw: "Sickly cool""

The Netherlands, Egypt, and not least the host nation Thailand. That's what awaits Sweden's female volleyball players in the World Championship next year.

"Thrilled after the World Championship draw: "Sickly cool""

Haak's Joy: Gets to Defend the Title - in Sweden

Volleyball star Isabelle Haak and the rest of the Swedish national team are reigning champions in the European Golden League tournament. Now it is clear that the team will get the chance to defend their title on home soil.

Haak's Joy: Gets to Defend the Title - in Sweden

These are the candidates for the Jerring Award

Eight of the Jerring Award candidates won Olympic Games medals in Paris. Can Ludvig Åberg, Isabelle Haak, Tove Alexandersson, the biathlon men and Team Niklas Edin challenge them in the voting?.

These are the candidates for the Jerring Award

Gyökeres can be awarded – nominated for the Sports Gala

He has just helped take Sweden to the B-division in the Nations League. Now, football striker Viktor Gyökeres can be named Athlete of the Year at the Sports Gala.

Gyökeres can be awarded – nominated for the Sports Gala

The Coach Leaves Sweden: "Very Disappointed"

The national team captain led Sweden to a historic World Championship. But Giulio Cesare Bregoli will not be joining the championship – he chooses to take over Germany's national team.

The Coach Leaves Sweden: "Very Disappointed"

Crown Princess Victoria Honored and Awarded Volleyball Player

The Crown Princess Victoria has celebrated another birthday on Öland, this year the 47th in a row. Traditionally, the public had the opportunity to convey their congratulations outside Solliden Palace, and the visitors stood in multiple rows in the sunshine behind the barriers.

Crown Princess Victoria Honored and Awarded Volleyball Player

Intensive day for Victoria Prize winner

The volleyball player Isabelle Haak is the recipient of this year's Victoria Prize. It meant an intense day with ceremonies, far from her normal sports routine.

Intensive day for Victoria Prize winner

Sweden eliminated directly without star player

Sweden, without star player Isabelle Haak, was eliminated directly in the Challenger Cup in volleyball in Manila, Philippines. Belgium won the quarterfinal in three straight sets with the scores 25–16, 25–23, 25–22 and advanced to the semifinal.

Sweden eliminated directly without star player

The Star Misses Challenger Cup – Needs to Rest

The Golden League final was a thriller that ended with a Swedish victory. Now the Challenger Cup awaits – but without Isabelle Haak.

The Star Misses Challenger Cup – Needs to Rest

Sweden wins the Golden League final

After an incredible drama, Sweden's women's volleyball team won the Golden League. In the final, it was 3-2 in sets against favourites Czech Republic.

Sweden wins the Golden League final

Haak wins thriller against Belgium to reach final

The Swedish women's volleyball team are playing the final in the Golden League – after a thriller against Belgium. World star Isabelle Haak scored the match-winning point that gave 15–12 in the deciding set and a 3–2 win.

Haak wins thriller against Belgium to reach final

The playoff chance lives on after the victory

The Swedish women's volleyball players followed up on their 3–0 win over Slovakia with another 3–0 win – against Slovenia. The match in Bratislava ended 25–18, 25–20, 25–23.

The playoff chance lives on after the victory