The hope of a Swedish World Championship spot lives on in the handball European Championship. Sweden concluded the group stage in Debrecen by winning a thriller over Montenegro with 25–24 and is clear for play-off for fifth place.
SportsThe 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. It must be adapted by the association with regard to the workload, says Jamina Roberts.
SportsFrance and Hungary won their European Championship matches in handball. This will likely not benefit Sweden.
SportsSweden lost the crucial match against the host nation Hungary in the European Championship in handball. After the final score of 25–32, a tough road to the semifinals via the main round awaits. They are good, but we are also quite bad today, says team captain Jamina Roberts in Viaplay.
SportsSweden's handball ladies have got a real taste of success at the European Championship. In the premiere, it was a victory with 28-18 against North Macedonia. I think it was a pretty weak opponent we met, says national team captain Tomas Axnér in Viaplay. Now a must-win match awaits for Sweden.
SportsNo championship medal in ten years. And frustrated fourth in the last two. Will it be third time lucky for the handball national team in the European Championship? Here is everything you need to know ahead of the championship.
SportsBack pains are too strong – and the time until the European Championship premiere is all too short. Therefore, national team star Daniela de Jong will miss the final round. "I'm very sad right now, but it will get better with time", she says.
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