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Veterans shone in Swedish premiere crush

Sweden got a flying start at the World Championship in handball. The veterans showed the way in the premiere victory, 39–21, against Japan.

Veterans shone in Swedish premiere crush

So the gap after the star will be filled: "Dream situation"

Felix Claar is missing from Sweden's World Championship team – but how big will the loss be? Much depends on what Jim Gottfridsson can deliver as a midfielder. It's a dream position for me to try to bounce back to "the top of the world" again, where I was once, says the 32-year-old Scanian.

So the gap after the star will be filled: "Dream situation"

"He didn't care about what he said"

Michael Apelgren is a handball nerd who loves to dig deep into small details. Now and then, it might go overboard.

"He didn't care about what he said"

Narrow Swedish win in World Championship rehearsal

One step in the right direction – despite the recent reshuffles in the World Championship squad due to injured players. The national handball team travels to Oslo as winners after 26–24 against Iceland.

Narrow Swedish win in World Championship rehearsal

The Swedish blow – the star misses the World Championship

The national handball team will have to manage without midfielder Max Darj in the World Championship that starts next week. He has sustained an injury to a ligament in his knee.

The Swedish blow – the star misses the World Championship

New Swedish injury ahead of World Championship – calls in "Stycket"

Max Darj became the next player on the blue-yellow injury list. Now, national team captain Michael Apelgren chooses to call in line player Andreas "Stycket" Nilsson.

New Swedish injury ahead of World Championship – calls in "Stycket"

The Gold Maker Ahead of the World Championship: "Dreaming of the Best"

The national handball team lacks some of its sharpest weapons in the World Championship. But gets back an old gold winner – who wants more.

The Gold Maker Ahead of the World Championship: "Dreaming of the Best"

He replaces Bergendahl in the Swedish World Championship squad

Injured midfielder Oscar Bergendahl is replaced in the Swedish World Championship team – by a left-hander. Olle Forsell Schefvert has received a call-up from the handball national team's head coach Michael Apelgren.

He replaces Bergendahl in the Swedish World Championship squad

World Championship Sensation: Niclas Ekberg Back in the National Team

He has not played championships for two years. But at the Handball World Championship in January, Niclas Ekberg is back.

World Championship Sensation: Niclas Ekberg Back in the National Team

Apelgren's tough start continues – new loss

A decent upswing lately. But Michael Apelgren's start as national team captain for Sweden's handball men continues to be sluggish.

Apelgren's tough start continues – new loss

The new national team captain: "It's a bit messy"

Many injured players and a national team organization that is not complete. National team captain Michael Apelgren is not experiencing a gentle start to the new job: It's a bit messy, to say the least.

The new national team captain: "It's a bit messy"

Dark Night Start for Apelgren: "Damn, That's Awful"

Michael Apelgren got a pitch-black start as national team captain. Sweden was crushed, humiliated, and overrun in the first half by reigning European Champions France, who ultimately won 37–31 (21–11).

Dark Night Start for Apelgren: "Damn, That's Awful"

"Gottfridsson: 'Just as shocked as everyone else'"

The national handball team gets a fresh start this week. And Jim Gottfridsson looks rather forward than digs into what has been.

"Gottfridsson: 'Just as shocked as everyone else'"

Injured Darj to miss national team matches

The national handball team will have to manage without Max Darj in this week's international matches against France and Denmark. The midfielder was injured when his Füchse Berlin won the top match against Kiel in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Injured Darj to miss national team matches

Lukas Nilsson back in the national handball team

The Left-wing player Lukas Nilsson makes a comeback in the national handball team. The 27-year-old Scanian replaces Eric Johansson, who will soon become a father, in the national matches against France and Denmark.

Lukas Nilsson back in the national handball team

Fahlgren becomes Apelgren's right-hand man

Patrik Fahlgren steps in as assistant national team captain in the men's handball national team. "It's an incredible pride to be part of leading Sweden", says Fahlgren in a press release.

Fahlgren becomes Apelgren's right-hand man

Outside the National Team

On Wednesday afternoon, the national handball team's new federation captain Michael Apelgren presented his first squad. Later in the evening, he received a beating in the Champions League – dealt by a Swede he didn't pick.

Outside the National Team

Apelgren: "Got to work a little beforehand"

The new national team captain Michael Apelgren delivered no evasions when he presented his first handball squad. He spoke plainly about why he rejects certain veterans.

Apelgren: "Got to work a little beforehand"

"One idea is to do something new"

Glenn Solberg said goodbye – and is replaced by Michael Apelgren. Now the new national team captain of handball wants to change the national team.

"One idea is to do something new"

Task: Apelgren confirmed as Solberg's replacement

Now it should be clear with a replacement for Glenn Solberg as the national team captain in handball. According to Aftonbladet, Michael Apelgren is to be presented at the beginning of the week.

Task: Apelgren confirmed as Solberg's replacement

Apelgren in the running to replace Solberg

Michael Apelgren is close to getting the job as national team captain for the Swedish handball men, according to Aftonbladet. I am in dialogue with the association, says Apelgren to the newspaper.

Apelgren in the running to replace Solberg

Confirmed: Gottfridsson changes club next summer

Jim Gottfridsson is moving to Hungary next summer. The Swedish handball star has signed a three-year contract with Pick Szeged, which will come into effect as of July 1, 2025.

Confirmed: Gottfridsson changes club next summer