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

Sweden had in practice already secured the World Championship spot after crushing Kosovo with 51–16 in the qualifying match at home. The handball women also won the return match – with 24–43.

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

Nina Koppang Nears Handball Comeback After Injury Setback

Nina Koppang, 22, missed the European Championship in handball in December due to a meniscus injury that required surgery. But now the right-back is approaching her comeback as she is included in the squad for this week's national team matches against Romania (Thursday and Saturday) in Nyköping and Örebro, respectively.

Nina Koppang Nears Handball Comeback After Injury Setback

The Swedish national team star has found a new club

Carin Strömberg is clear for play in French Chambray Touraine. Thus, all three Swedish women from the bankrupt club Vipers Kristiansand have found a new employer.

The Swedish national team star has found a new club

After Bankruptcy – Jamina Roberts Joins Ikast

Jamina Roberts became clubless when Vipers Kristiansand went bankrupt. But it was only two weeks without a club.

After Bankruptcy – Jamina Roberts Joins Ikast

Axnér recruits Koppang from bankrupt club

Nina Koppang was one of the Swedish women affected by Norwegian Vipers' bankruptcy. Now she is clear for Danish Esbjerg, where national team captain Tomas Axnér is the coach.

Axnér recruits Koppang from bankrupt club

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.

Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the European Handball Championship

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.

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

The Swedish star confirms: misses European Championship

It is now clear that national team star Nina Koppang will miss the handball European Championship, which starts at the end of November. She confirms this to [Radiosporten](https://sverigesradio.

The Swedish star confirms: misses European Championship

The Swedish club on the brink of bankruptcy – lacks 24 million

With only 1. 5 months left until the European Championship, three Swedish national team players may be left without a handball club.

The Swedish club on the brink of bankruptcy – lacks 24 million

Nina Dano back in the national team after tough times

Nina Dano didn't feel well last season and she was eventually stopped from playing in the Olympic Games. But soon the right-back is back in Blågult.

Nina Dano back in the national team after tough times

Swedish Star Operated - European Championship in Danger

With less than two months to go until the handball European Championship, Swedish star Nina Koppang has undergone surgery on a damaged meniscus, and the right-back now looks set to miss the championship, reports [Radiosporten](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/svenska-stjarnan-opererad-raknar-inte-med-henne-i-em).

Swedish Star Operated - European Championship in Danger

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.

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

New major performance by Bundsen – despite lens drama

Johanna Bundsen lost a contact lens on her way to the Olympic Games quarterfinal against Hungary. The great game in goal continued anyway.

New major performance by Bundsen – despite lens drama

To the Olympics semi-final after a giant thriller: "I'm completely exhausted"

Sweden was only a few seconds away from being eliminated from the Olympic Games. But the handball ladies turned it around and won the thriller against Hungary 36–32 after extra time.

To the Olympics semi-final after a giant thriller: "I'm completely exhausted"

Achieves Olympic Success – Two Years After Serious Illness

The blood clots could have meant the end of her career. Instead, handball star Nina Koppang, 22, is in Paris and achieving Olympic success.

Achieves Olympic Success – Two Years After Serious Illness

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.

Swedish Sensation: "Still Wondering What Happened"

Toughest Possible Awaits Sweden in the OS Premiere

If the handball women got ten chances, they might win two matches against Norway. It's not just anyone who says that.

Toughest Possible Awaits Sweden in the OS Premiere

Olympic Veteran: I Thought About Quitting

Jamina Roberts is doing her fourth Olympic Games. And her 17th major championship overall.

Olympic Veteran: I Thought About Quitting

Swedish Defeat in Olympic Rehearsal

Sweden gets to travel to the Olympic handball tournament with a loss in their luggage. The Swedes started well, but ultimately fell 29-30 to the Netherlands in the Olympic rehearsal.

Swedish Defeat in Olympic Rehearsal

Axnér ready for the next step

Tyra Axnér left Sweden directly after graduation. Just in time for the Olympics in Paris, the 22-year-old has moved again – to the French top club Metz.

Axnér ready for the next step

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

With a month to go until the Olympic opening ceremony, the Swedish team is growing and now stands at 110 active members. A skateboarder, a hammer thrower, three golfers and a group of swimmers are among the team's newcomers.

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

The Profile Misses the OS: "Not Feeling Particularly Well"

Handball star Nina Dano misses the OS in Paris this summer. The 23-year-old has had problems with her well-being.