SwedenLivingWorldBusinessSportsEntertainment
Cover image for Linn Blohm
Linn Blohm

Linn Blohm

Sweden eliminated from the World Cup – won in vain
Sports News

Sweden eliminated from the World Cup – won in vain

Sweden won against South Korea 32–27. But it didn't matter – even before the match, the Swedish women's handball team was eliminated from the World Cup
Swedish World Cup collapse: "Shouldn't be this bad"
Sports News

Swedish World Cup collapse: "Shouldn't be this bad"

The Swedish women's handball team was completely overwhelmed by the great nation Norway in the first match in the middle round of the World Cup and looks set to miss the quarterfinals. A national team shouldn't be this bad, says Linn Blohm to Viaplay after the 26–39 loss
Ahead of the World Cup: "We older people never give up..."
Sports News

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
Guide: Is Sweden breaking the medal curse?
Sports News

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
The women's handball team was crushed by Denmark
Sports News

The women's handball team was crushed by Denmark

In a week, the Czech Republic awaits in the World Cup opener. The Swedish women's handball team could have been better prepared
Thea Kylberg Joins Sweden's Squad for World Championship Debut
Sports News

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
Sweden's Handball Squad for European Qualifiers Announced
Sports News

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
Anna Lagerquist Returns to National Handball Team After Injury
Sports News

Anna Lagerquist Returns to National Handball Team After Injury

She missed both the Olympic Games and the European Championship due to her cruciate ligament injury. Now the defensive star Anna Lagerquist is back in the national handball team – after almost two years of absence
Sweden's Handball Women Secure World Championship Spot with Big Win
Sports News

Sweden's Handball Women Secure World Championship Spot with Big Win

Nina Koppang Nears Handball Comeback After Injury Setback
Sports News

Nina Koppang Nears Handball Comeback After Injury Setback

Can set national team record – veteran dropped
Sports News

Can set national team record – veteran dropped

Soon Jamina Roberts will be able to call herself Sweden's most capped national team player in handball. The 34-year-old has been selected for the double national team match against Romania
The Stars' Demand: "Must be Adjusted by the Association"
Sports News

The Stars' Demand: "Must be Adjusted by the Association"

The European Championship was a failure – but the veterans will continue for another year to try to take the long-awaited championship medal. Then, perhaps new approaches are needed for the players to cope
Close to a Swedish EM fiasco: "Damn sour"
Sports NewsTop News

Close to a Swedish EM fiasco: "Damn sour"

Sweden lost the crucial match against Romania (23-25) in the European Championship in handball and is in practice out of the semifinals – even though there is a theoretical possibility. Damn frustrating
Swedish victory in the crucial match against Poland
Sports NewsTop News

Swedish victory in the crucial match against Poland

Sweden managed to escape the physically strong Polish grip in the European Championship's first match in the intermediate round. The victory was finally written with 33–25
"Don't We Have a Culture of Saying Yes?"
Sports News

"Don't We Have a Culture of Saying Yes?"

Five players who have made 72 handball championships together. When the call from the women's national team comes, the stars show up
Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the European Handball Championship
Sports News

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
The Sensation: Danish Star Dropped from European Championship
Sports News

The Sensation: Danish Star Dropped from European Championship

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

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
Sweden crushed Spain - victory with 16 goals
Sports News

Sweden crushed Spain - victory with 16 goals

Sweden's women's handball team has begun their European Championship preparations. Blågult dominated Spain completely in Eskilstuna – it ended in a 40–24 victory
New medal failure: "Tired of coming fourth"
Sports News

New medal failure: "Tired of coming fourth"

Always these fourth places. The Swedish women's handball team will leave without an Olympic Games medal after 25-30 in the bronze match against Denmark
Emptiness after heavy defeat: "It hurts like hell"
Sports News

Emptiness after heavy defeat: "It hurts like hell"

Pain, emptiness, and anger – but also pride. These were the dominant emotions after the brutally tough loss in the Olympic Games semifinal against France
Crazy audience pressure awaits Sweden in the Olympic Games semi-final
Sports News

Crazy audience pressure awaits Sweden in the Olympic Games semi-final

To meet the world's best team on away ground with 27,000 spectators in the stands. A handball match cannot get much tougher than Sweden's Olympic Games semifinal against France
Axnér: "We followed the plan to the letter"
Sports News

Axnér: "We followed the plan to the letter"

Sofia Hvenfelt injured herself, Linn Blohm received a match penalty. And Norway had 19–15
Swedish Sensation: "Still Wondering What Happened"
Sports NewsTop News

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
Show Consent Options

Categories

Information

Sweden Herald

  • Stay informed with the latest news and updates from Sweden in English. From daily news and events happening now, to recaps of what happened in Sweden last night, our coverage keeps you updated. Swedish news today.
  • © Sweden Herald