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Ahead of the World Cup: "We older people never give up..."
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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?
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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
New call against white shorts: "Away – please"
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New call against white shorts: "Away – please"

In football, many changed several years ago and even Wimbledon has abolished the white dress code for the ladies. But in the Handball World Cup, the white shorts are still alive for some teams
Swedish odd-goal loss in the World Cup qualifier
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Swedish odd-goal loss in the World Cup qualifier

Big loss on Thursday and a big deficit in the second match as well. But in the end, the Swedish national handball team improved the numbers in the World Cup qualifier against Denmark to 35–36
The women's handball team was crushed by Denmark
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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
Sweden Dominates Lithuania in European Championship Qualifier
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Sweden Dominates Lithuania in European Championship Qualifier

Sweden's women's handball team made short work of Lithuania. Away from home in the European Championship qualifier, the national team won 41–20
Jamina Roberts Reaches 700 Goals in Sweden's Win Over Ukraine
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Jamina Roberts Reaches 700 Goals in Sweden's Win Over Ukraine

Sweden fought their way to a victory against Ukraine. A bit quietly, Jamina Roberts passed the milestone of 700 national team goals
Sweden Wins European Championship Qualifier Against Ukraine Despite Slow Start
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Sweden Wins European Championship Qualifier Against Ukraine Despite Slow Start

Sweden started the European Championship qualification in the best possible way – at least in terms of results. After a somewhat hesitant start, it ultimately became a comfortable 33–25 win against Ukraine
Anna Lagerquist Returns to National Handball Team After Injury
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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 match interrupted – after accident
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Sweden's match interrupted – after accident

Everything was supposed to be about Jamina Roberts and her anniversary – but instead, it became unpleasant images in the final stage of the match. With six minutes left, the women's handball training match was interrupted after two Romanian players collided, and one remained lying down
Can set national team record – veteran dropped
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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
Sweden took the chance – won over Montenegro
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Sweden took the chance – won over Montenegro

The hope of a Swedish World Championship spot lives on in the handball European Championship. Sweden concluded the group stage in Debrecen by winning a thriller over Montenegro with 25–24 and is clear for play-off for fifth place
The Stars' Demand: "Must be Adjusted by the Association"
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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
The Olympic Games star is to help in the crucial match: "Gives confidence"
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The Olympic Games star is to help in the crucial match: "Gives confidence"

When Sweden is to do the impossible and beat France in the European Championship, it's back to basics that apply. And to find self-confidence by looking at the latest meeting in the Olympic Games
Close to a Swedish EM fiasco: "Damn sour"
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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
Short time between European Championship matches benefits Sweden
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Short time between European Championship matches benefits Sweden

Only 22 hours between the European Championship matches – it's supposed to be a winning concept for the Swedish handball ladies. I think it's an advantage for us and a disadvantage for Romania, says national team captain Tomas Axnér
Swedish victory in the crucial match against Poland
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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?"
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"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
Goal Festival as the Handball Women Crushed Turkey
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Goal Festival as the Handball Women Crushed Turkey

A long-awaited championship medal is the goal. With a crushing 47-19 in the group final against Turkey, the women's handball team shook off the flat match against Hungary on Saturday
Swedish Rout – Now Awaits Must-Win Match
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Swedish Rout – Now Awaits Must-Win Match

Sweden's handball ladies have got a real taste of success at the European Championship. In the premiere, it was a victory with 28-18 against North Macedonia
Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the European Handball Championship
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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
Lerby included in the European Championship squad – "Had a good season"
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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
Misses the European Championship – must undergo surgery
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Misses the European Championship – must undergo surgery

Bundsen's tears: "The dream fell apart"
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Bundsen's tears: "The dream fell apart"

Johanna Bundsen sat down between the posts and let the tears flow. There was no Olympic Games bronze this time either
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