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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