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Sweden badly out in the World Cup: "Very difficult for us"
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Sweden badly out in the World Cup: "Very difficult for us"

The women's handball team fell to Brazil 27–31 and are already in a bad position in the fight to reach a World Cup quarter-final. The loss means that Sweden will only take two points with them to the intermediate round in Dortmund
Sweden won in the World Cup premiere
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Sweden won in the World Cup premiere

It was a victory for the Swedish women's handball team when they played their World Cup debut for the championship in Germany and the Netherlands. Sweden won 31–23 against the Czech Republic
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
Sweden's World Cup move after the requirement: Staying at home
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Sweden's World Cup move after the requirement: Staying at home

Sweden only has two goalkeepers in the World Cup squad. Third goalkeeper Evelina Eriksson will have to charge at home after demands from the goalkeepers themselves
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
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
Two players injured ahead of the World Cup – race against time
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Two players injured ahead of the World Cup – race against time

With just over a week left until the World Cup premiere, Jenny Carlson and Anna Lagerquist are in a race against time. Both stars are suffering from foot injuries ahead of the championship
Thea Kylberg Joins Sweden's Squad for World Championship Debut
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Thea Kylberg Joins Sweden's Squad for World Championship Debut

National team captain Tomas Axnér is bringing a seasoned team to the World Championship. And a championship debutant: Thea Kylberg
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
Jamina Roberts Reflects on Sweden's Handball Medal Challenges
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Jamina Roberts Reflects on Sweden's Handball Medal Challenges

Sweden's women's handball team is closer to a medal than in a long time, according to national team captain Tomas Axnér. Veteran Jamina Roberts is however not as certain
Esbjerg Handball Team Wins Despite Overnight Airport Stay
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Esbjerg Handball Team Wins Despite Overnight Airport Stay

Esbjerg's handball women had to spend the night at Munich's airport after a drone alarm. ”We got four hours of sleep”, says Swedish coach Tomas Axnér
Sweden's Handball Squad for European Qualifiers Announced
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Sweden's Handball Squad for European Qualifiers Announced

After an injury-filled season, Mathilda Lundström is back in the national handball team. She is selected in the squad for the European Championship qualifier against Ukraine and Lithuania
Axnér Extends Contract with Swedish Women's Handball Team Through 2028
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Axnér Extends Contract with Swedish Women's Handball Team Through 2028

Tomas Axnér has extended his contract as national team captain for the women's national handball team. The new contract extends over the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in the summer of 2028 and the European Championship at home the same year in December
Sweden to Face Brazil, Czech Republic, Cuba in Handball World Championship
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Sweden to Face Brazil, Czech Republic, Cuba in Handball World Championship

Sweden Nears World Championship Spot After Dominant Win Over Kosovo
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Sweden Nears World Championship Spot After Dominant Win Over Kosovo

Sweden is in practice already clear for the World Championship in handball. This after having crushed Kosovo in the first qualifying match, best of two, with a whole 51–16
Roberts was praised again: "Of course, you get proud"
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Roberts was praised again: "Of course, you get proud"

The tribute to the greatest Swedish female handball player of all time – Jamina Roberts – got a new chapter after the interrupted national team match against Romania on Thursday. After Saturday's win, 26–25, she received new tributes
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
Axnér recruits Koppang from bankrupt club
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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
Sweden meets Kosovo in the World Championship qualifiers
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Sweden meets Kosovo in the World Championship qualifiers

Sweden won the placement match – finished fifth
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Sweden won the placement match – finished fifth

It became no successful handball European Championship for the Swedish women. But the championship at least ended in a major key
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
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
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