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Sweden set for historic home Women’s Volleyball European Championship in Gothenburg

Sweden set for historic home Women’s Volleyball European Championship in Gothenburg

Wed 19 Aug 2026 12:56 CEST

For the first time, Sweden will host the Women's Volleyball European Championship. A record crowd is expected when star spiker Isabelle Haak and the rest of the Swedish squad take to the court for the opening match at Scandinavium

Guide: Sweden hosts historic Women’s Volleyball European Championship for the first time

Guide: Sweden hosts historic Women’s Volleyball European Championship for the first time

Tue 18 Aug 2026 14:09 CEST

For the first time, Sweden will host the Women's Volleyball European Championship. A record crowd is expected when world-renowned spiker Isabelle Haak and the rest of the Swedish squad take the court for the opening match at Scandinavium

Anna Haak criticizes volleyball schedule, says more rest is needed

Anna Haak criticizes volleyball schedule, says more rest is needed

Mon 3 Aug 2026 05:30 CEST

National team games during the summer and club games during the rest of the year. Volleyball has a hectic schedule with little time for rest

Sweden names European Championship squad with four debutants

Sweden names European Championship squad with four debutants

Wed 29 Jul 2026 14:43 CEST

With 23 days left until the European Volleyball Championship, women’s national team coach Lorenzo Micelli has announced the 14 players who will have the honor of representing Sweden at the tournament, which is being played in Sweden, the Czech Republic, Turkey and Azerbaijan. "The girls are fantastic," Micelli says in a press release