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Swedish Beach Volleyball Duo Exits World Championship in Brazil

The Swedish up-and-comers Jacob Hölting Nilsson, 20, and Elmer Andersson, 18, advanced from the group stage in the World Championship tournament in Brazil via a meritorious victory against the Cuban pair Noslen Diaz/Jorge Alayo. However, it was all over immediately for the beach volleyball duo in the final.

Swedish Beach Volleyball Duo Exits World Championship in Brazil

Hellvig's Thumb Injury Forces Olympic Champs Out of World Championship

Jonatan Hellvig's thumb injury is so severe that he and beach volleyball partner David Åhman must withdraw from the World Championship tournament in Brazil. .

Hellvig's Thumb Injury Forces Olympic Champs Out of World Championship

Swedish Duo Falls to Norway in Beach Volleyball World Championship Final

Sweden against Norway in the final. Then the western neighbors were a notch sharper.

Swedish Duo Falls to Norway in Beach Volleyball World Championship Final

Swedish Duo Hellvig and Åhman Shine in Beach Volleyball World Championship

New beach volleyball season - but much remains the same. Jonatan Hellvig and David Åhman are advancing in this week's World Championship tournament in Mexico after two straight wins.

Swedish Duo Hellvig and Åhman Shine in Beach Volleyball World Championship

After the success year – Duplantis doubly awarded

Armand Duplantis was awarded twice at the Sports Gala. The pole vault star took home both the Male Athlete of the Year and the Performance of the Year, after having had a fantastic 2024 behind him.

After the success year – Duplantis doubly awarded

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

Confirmed: Beach Volleyball Stars Compete in Sweden

This summer, the world elite in beach volleyball – led by the Swedish world stars David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig – are coming to Sweden. On June 12-15, a World Championship tournament will be held in Malmö.

Confirmed: Beach Volleyball Stars Compete in Sweden

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

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

Olympic Heroes' Success - Unbeaten in the Group

The beach volleyball duo David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig continue their winning streak in the World Championship finals in Doha. Against Norwegian Anders Mol and Christian Sørum, they achieved their fourth consecutive victory, and the group win is thus a fact.

Olympic Heroes' Success - Unbeaten in the Group

Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

Today at 13. 00, one of Sweden's athletes will be awarded the coveted Bragdguldet.

Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

After the Olympic Success – the Duo Can Be Awarded at the Sports Gala

David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig won Olympic Games gold in beach volleyball last summer. Now they are nominated for the prize Team of the Year at the Sports Gala.

After the Olympic Success – the Duo Can Be Awarded at the Sports Gala

Third in a row for Åhman and Hellvig – won the group

Rain and wind in Rio de Janeiro. But David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig got the beach volleyball crowd to thrive.

Third in a row for Åhman and Hellvig – won the group

Olympic Games heroes missed the final – third in Brazil

Olympic Games gold in Paris. But at the World Championship tournament in João Pessoa, Brazil, it was only a third place for David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig.

Olympic Games heroes missed the final – third in Brazil

OS stars on their new celebrity life: "Unaccustomed"

The Olympic Games success meant a gigantic breakthrough for the broad masses. Now, a whole new celebrity status awaits Truls Möregårdh, David Åhman, and Jonatan Hellvig.

OS stars on their new celebrity life: "Unaccustomed"

Swedish Sensation – First Win in Five Years

It's going well for Swedish volleyball. For the first gold in beach volleyball - and now a scream from the national team that have been recalled.

Swedish Sensation – First Win in Five Years

Åhman and Hellvig opt out of the European Championship: "Worn out and tired"

The beach volleyball duo David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig withdraw from the European Championship in the Netherlands after the Olympic gold in Paris. This confirms the duo in an interview with TT.

Åhman and Hellvig opt out of the European Championship: "Worn out and tired"

Snoop Dogg and Sewage Water – That's How We Remember the Olympic Games

The audience came, the stars shone and the whole world watched. Not even the sewage in the Seine could spoil the success.

Snoop Dogg and Sewage Water – That's How We Remember the Olympic Games

Åhman/Hellvig hesitant about European Championship: "We're completely exhausted"

The euphoria surrounding the Olympic Games gold, a bruised right hand and barely any sleep at all. There are some things that speak against David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig playing the European Championship in beach volleyball in a few days.

Åhman/Hellvig hesitant about European Championship: "We're completely exhausted"

Åhman after Olympic gold: "We're taking the next European Championship"

From one competition to another and with short time in between. Already next week, the European Championship in beach volleyball awaits – but Olympic gold duo David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig are hesitant.

Åhman after Olympic gold: "We're taking the next European Championship"

"When we score the final point, it goes blank"

It was not just that they took Olympic Games gold. The way they won makes it even more that David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig barely understand what they have achieved.

"When we score the final point, it goes blank"

Mom Åhman: "He'll get loads of chocolate balls"

Sofia Åhman had promised chocolate balls for an Olympic Games gold for her son David and Jonatan Hellvig. And chocolate balls it will be after the final victory against the Germans Nils Ehlers and Clemens Wickler.

Mom Åhman: "He'll get loads of chocolate balls"

So Sweden became the world's best in beach volleyball

It started with an unconventional idea. It continued with two young men who were willing to test it.

So Sweden became the world's best in beach volleyball

Olympic Gold for Åhman/Hellvig after Final Sweep

How do you get into Swedish sports hearts? An Olympic Games gold medal is usually the easiest way. In the Paris night, David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig became Olympic champions in beach volleyball after an outstanding final cross.

Olympic Gold for Åhman/Hellvig after Final Sweep