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. What can you say? A very good start, of course, says Nathalie Hagman.
SportsIf the handball women got ten chances, they might win two matches against Norway. It's not just anyone who says that. It's Sweden's team captain. In other championships, it has been difficult to find the level because we have started against weaker teams. It won't be any risk now, says Jamina Roberts ahead of the OS premiere.
SportsJamina Roberts is doing her fourth Olympic Games. And her 17th major championship overall. But the handball veteran was close to quitting the national team early in her career. After finishing fifth with a championship bench spot... then I felt that "this is the last time", she says.
SportsSweden 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. We have some things to work on, says team captain Jamina Roberts in SVT.
SportsTyra 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. The apartment is not ready yet, but my things are down there anyway, says the handball star.
SportsWith 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.
SportsHandball star Nina Dano misses the OS in Paris this summer. The 23-year-old has had problems with her well-being. She has had a pretty tough spring after the championships and hasn't felt particularly well, says national team coach Tomas Axnér.
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