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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