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Sweden Rolled Over Spain Again
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Sweden Rolled Over Spain Again

On Thursday, the national team captain of the women's handball team, Tomas Axnér, will select the European Championship squad. This week's two national matches against Spain were no good benchmark since the Swedes crushed the opposition
Sweden crushed Spain - victory with 16 goals
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Sweden crushed Spain - victory with 16 goals

Sweden's women's handball team has begun their European Championship preparations. Blågult dominated Spain completely in Eskilstuna – it ended in a 40–24 victory
"It was tough to follow the girls from home"
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"It was tough to follow the girls from home"

Sofia Hvenfelt is back in the national handball team after the knee injury that made her Olympic Games debut end after just 25 minutes. It was incredibly tough, of course
After the chaotic week: Nice to avoid worrying about moving
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After the chaotic week: Nice to avoid worrying about moving

During the Olympic Games, handball star Carin Strömberg found out that her club Nantes had gone bankrupt. After five weeks in the new club Vipers, the same message came
Back in the national team after the Olympic Games disappointment
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Back in the national team after the Olympic Games disappointment

Nina Dano back in the national team after tough times
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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
Swedish Star Operated - European Championship in Danger
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Swedish Star Operated - European Championship in Danger

Secretary-General Robert Wedberg: Time is a Bit Short
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Secretary-General Robert Wedberg: Time is a Bit Short

In 118 days, the handball men's team will play their World Championship premiere. Will the association manage to find a new national team captain before then? Since the decision comes after the Olympic Games, the time is a bit short, says Secretary-General Robert Wedberg
The Women's Handball Team Prepares for European Championship Against Poland
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The Women's Handball Team Prepares for European Championship Against Poland

Tired Nora Mørk takes a break
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Tired Nora Mørk takes a break

The Profile of the Tough Time: "Felt Very Unwell"
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The Profile of the Tough Time: "Felt Very Unwell"

The handball player Nina Dano missed the Olympic Games in Paris due to problems with her well-being. Now she tells for the first time about her tough time
New medal failure: "Tired of coming fourth"
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New medal failure: "Tired of coming fourth"

Always these fourth places. The Swedish women's handball team will leave without an Olympic Games medal after 25-30 in the bronze match against Denmark
Emptiness after heavy defeat: "It hurts like hell"
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Emptiness after heavy defeat: "It hurts like hell"

Pain, emptiness, and anger – but also pride. These were the dominant emotions after the brutally tough loss in the Olympic Games semifinal against France
Crazy audience pressure awaits Sweden in the Olympic Games semi-final
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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
New major performance by Bundsen – despite lens drama
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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
To the Olympics semi-final after a giant thriller: "I'm completely exhausted"
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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
The Star Players' Club Goes Bankrupt - Right in the Middle of the Olympic Games
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The Star Players' Club Goes Bankrupt - Right in the Middle of the Olympic Games

Sweden reaches the quarterfinals – chasing top placement
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Sweden reaches the quarterfinals – chasing top placement

The women's handball team secured a quarterfinal spot in the Olympic Games in Paris. After the loss to Denmark last time, they defeated South Korea with 27–21
The Swedish threat to Blue-Yellow: "He knows us well"
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The Swedish threat to Blue-Yellow: "He knows us well"

The women's handball team is reloading in the Olympic Games – and faces a familiar Swedish face. Former national team captain Henrik Signell is now leading South Korea
Praise for Bundsen: "Never played better"
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Praise for Bundsen: "Never played better"

The phantom match against Norway was followed up by a brilliant performance against Germany. Goalkeeper Johanna Bundsen was praised after 17 new saves
Sweden takes second straight win
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Sweden takes second straight win

Sweden took their second straight victory in the Olympic Games handball. After the upset win against Norway in the premiere, it became 31-28 against Germany
Achieves Olympic Success – Two Years After Serious Illness
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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
Sweden's Nightmare: Hvenfelt Out for the Rest of the Olympics
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Sweden's Nightmare: Hvenfelt Out for the Rest of the Olympics

Sofia Hvenfelt injured her knee in the OS premiere against Norway. Now the news comes that the Swedish midfielder will miss the rest of the tournament, announces the handball national team
Axnér: "We followed the plan to the letter"
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Axnér: "We followed the plan to the letter"

Sofia Hvenfelt injured herself, Linn Blohm received a match penalty. And Norway had 19–15
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