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Swedish Referees Selected for European Championship Duty

The national team has set its sights on the medals at this summer's European Championship in Switzerland. Two other Swedish women get the task of ensuring that the right decisions are made on the pitch.

Swedish Referees Selected for European Championship Duty

Will she be the first female referee in the SHL?

National team star and SM gold winner as a player. Then Sabina Küller, 30, became a top referee.

Will she be the first female referee in the SHL?

The Referee Receives an Award: "An Incredible Year"

Tess Olofsson becomes a regular in the men's Allsvenskan referee team from next season onwards – now she has received the award as Referee of the Year on the women's side. "It feels like an incredible year.

The Referee Receives an Award: "An Incredible Year"

Tess Olofsson advances – regular referee in the top men's division

Tess Olofsson becomes a regular referee in the men's top division next season. This year, Olofsson, along with assistant referee Almira Spahic, has been given test matches in the men's top division.

Tess Olofsson advances – regular referee in the top men's division

The Swede to referee the Olympic Games final

The Swedish football referee Tess Olofsson will referee the women's OS final between the USA and Brazil on Saturday. The Swedish assistant referee Almira Spahic is also part of the final's referee team.

The Swede to referee the Olympic Games final

Tess Olofsson makes history in the Olympic Games

Soccer referee Tess Olofsson makes her debut as head referee in an international men's tournament on Tuesday evening, in the Olympic Games match between USA–Guinea. With this, she makes history as the first Swedish female referee in an international competitive match for men, reports [SVT Norrbotten](https://www.

Tess Olofsson makes history in the Olympic Games

Swedish duo's blow in the Olympic premiere

On Thursday, the women's Olympic football kicked off in Paris. The reigning Olympic champions Canada won their premiere against New Zealand.

Swedish duo's blow in the Olympic premiere