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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
Toughest Possible Awaits Sweden in the OS Premiere
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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
Uncomfortable Olympic Start Forces Sweden to Ikea
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Uncomfortable Olympic Start Forces Sweden to Ikea

No face masks, no morning spit testing and the freedom to move around as you want. The Swedish women's handball team has arrived in Paris and is actually missing only one thing from the Olympics in Tokyo
She's a Girl with a Ponytail
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She's a Girl with a Ponytail

National team star. But also daughter to the national team captain
Blohm top scorer in the rehearsal: "Special"
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Blohm top scorer in the rehearsal: "Special"

Linn Blohm became a seven-goal shooter in the OS rehearsal. But the Netherlands, coached by her club team coach Per Johansson, were a notch sharper
Swedish Defeat in Olympic Rehearsal
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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
Axnér ready for the next step
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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
The Profile Misses the OS: "Not Feeling Particularly Well"
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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
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