Tomas Axnér

The Women's Handball Team Prepares for European Championship Against Poland

Tired Nora Mørk takes a break

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. I got panic anxiety attacks and didn't feel that I could be myself in that environment, she says in an interview with GP.

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. There is much we can take with us from these matches, but now I'm tired of coming fourth, says Linn Blohm to Max.

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. We played our best handball ever for 45 minutes, says Linn Blohm.

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. We have nothing to lose, says goalkeeper star Johanna Bundsen.

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. I feel very good form, says the goalkeeper.

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. Now France awaits in the semifinal. An emotionally intense rollercoaster. I'm completely exhausted, says right-back Nina Koppang.

The Star Players' Club Goes Bankrupt - Right in the Middle of the Olympic Games

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. Nice that we avoid playing the last match with our backs against the wall, says team captain Jamina Roberts.

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. Of course, he has some tactical moves against us, says Nathalie Hagman.

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. She has never played better handball than she does now, says national team captain Tomas Axnér.

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. I am pleased with much, but there are certain phases with potential for improvement, says national team captain Tomas Axnér in Max.

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. I feel gratitude and pride over being able to be here, says the Sävehof star.

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. "I'm extremely disappointed and sad", says Hvenfelt in a statement.

Axnér: "We followed the plan to the letter"

Sofia Hvenfelt injured herself, Linn Blohm received a match penalty. And Norway had 19–15. How could the women's handball team turn it around to victory in the Olympic premiere? Good question. We had a match plan that we followed to the letter and dot, says national team coach Tomas Axnér.

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. 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.

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. The beds.

She's a Girl with a Ponytail

National team star. But also daughter to the national team captain. Tyra and Tomas Axnér have had to work on their relationship, but found a good balance. Sometimes I don't even think about it. She's just a girl with a ponytail, jokes Tomas Axnér.

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. It's clear that it's a bit special to meet him, says Linn Blohm.

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. We have some things to work on, says team captain Jamina Roberts in SVT.

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 apartment is not ready yet, but my things are down there anyway, says the handball star.

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. She has had a pretty tough spring after the championships and hasn't felt particularly well, says national team coach Tomas Axnér.