After the injury – Lagerquist in the World Cup squad
Anna Lagerquist has been included in the World Cup squad for tonight's match against Brazil, the Swedish national handball team announces on its website.
SportsAnna Lagerquist has been included in the World Cup squad for tonight's match against Brazil, the Swedish national handball team announces on its website.
SportsSweden started the Handball World Championship in Germany and the Netherlands with a slightly shaky victory against the Czech Republic. They followed that up with a crushing of Cuba. Sweden won 46–17 and are through to the main round. More reminiscent of rugby than handball, says goalkeeper Filippa Idéhn to Viaplay.
SportsThe French biathlon women show once again that it is possible to perform at the top – despite controversies within the team. You don't have to be friends to be able to perform, says Justine Braisaz-Bouchet after the French relay victory in the World Cup premiere.
SportsJohanna Skottheim immediately shot down Sweden's chances of victory in the relay. The Swedish women worked their way up, but had to settle for fourth place in the World Cup premiere in Östersund. Very disappointing, says Skottheim about her nightmare start.
SportsSweden's basketball team lost big in their first match after their European Championship success this summer. The Czech Republic proved too difficult for a reserve-based Blue and Yellow team in the World Cup qualifying opener and won at home in Prague by 17 points, 97–80.
FootballIt was a victory for the Swedish women's handball team when they played their World Cup debut for the championship in Germany and the Netherlands. Sweden won 31–23 against the Czech Republic. Now we have cleaned up the premiere, now we are in the tournament. I am very happy, says national team captain Tomas Axnér to Viaplay after the match.
SportsThe Danish national team will not have to play in white shorts during the Handball World Cup – at least in the first three matches.
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