Sweden women's national handball team facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sweden
Information
Association	Swedish Handball Federation
Coach	Tomas Axnér
Assistant coach	Thomas Forsberg Johanna Wiberg
Captain	Jamina Roberts
Most caps	Åsa Eriksson (254)
Most goals	Mia Hermansson-Högdahl (1153)
Colours
Home Away
Results
Summer Olympics
Appearances	5 (First in 2008)
Best result	4th (2020)
World Championship
Appearances	12 (First in 1957)
Best result	4th (2017, 2023)
European Championship
Appearances	13 (First in 1994)
Best result	2nd (2010)
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The Sweden women's national handball team is the official team that represents Sweden in international handball games. It is managed by the Swedish Handball Federation. The team is often called "The Blue and Yellow" because of Sweden's flag colors. They compete against other countries' teams in big tournaments like the Olympic Games, World Championships, and European Championships.

Team Achievements and Medals

The Swedish women's handball team has worked hard to earn several medals in major competitions. They have shown great skill and teamwork over the years.

Major Tournament Medals

Competition				Total
Olympic Games	0	0	0	0
World Championship	0	0	0	0
European Championship	0	1	1	2
Total	0	1	1	2

Playing in Big Competitions

The Swedish team has a history of playing in many important handball tournaments around the world. Here's how they've done in some of the biggest ones.

Olympic Games Results

The team has played in the Summer Olympics several times. They have aimed for a medal, with their best finish being 4th place.

Games	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
2008 Beijing	8th of 12	6	2	0	4	147	168
2012 London	11th of 12	5	0	0	5	108	131
2016 Rio de Janeiro	7th of 12	6	2	1	3	170	174
2020 Tokyo	4th of 12	8	5	1	3	237	228
2024 Paris	4th of 12	8	5	0	3	229	218
Total	5/13 appearances	33	14	2	18	891	919

World Championship History

The team has competed in the World Championship many times. They have reached the semi-finals, finishing 4th in 2017 and 2023.

Year	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GS	GA
1957	8th	4	1	0	3	9	19
1990	13th	6	3	1	2	137	119
1993	6th	7	4	0	3	140	124
1995	11th	8	4	0	4	175	166
2001	8th	9	6	0	3	228	224
2009	13th	8	6	0	2	247	191
2011	9th	6	3	0	3	164	123
2015	9th	6	4	1	1	211	160
2017	4th	9	6	0	3	262	231
2019	7th	9	6	1	2	262	214
2021	5th	7	4	2	1	270	167
2023	4th	9	7	0	2	261	204
Total	12/30	89	54	5	29	2366	1942

European Championship History

The Swedish team has also been a strong contender in the European Championship. They won a silver medal in 2010 and a bronze medal in 2014.

Year	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GS	GA
1994	7th	6	3	0	3	134	145
1996	8th	6	2	0	4	142	171
2002	15th	3	0	0	3	79	94
2004	14th	3	0	0	3	68	81
2006	6th	7	3	0	4	156	170
2008	9th	6	2	2	2	134	135
2010	2nd	8	6	0	2	199	176
2012	8th	6	3	1	2	153	142
2014	3rd	8	5	1	2	238	220
2016	8th	6	1	1	4	149	156
2018	6th	7	3	1	3	191	192
2020	11th	6	1	1	4	148	162
2022	5th	7	5	0	2	206	179
2024	Qualified
2028	Qualified as co-host
Total	15/18	79	34	7	38	1997	2023

Other Tournament Performances

The team also plays in other friendly tournaments and cups. These help them prepare for bigger championships.

• Carpathian Trophy 1994 – Third place
• GF World Cup 2006 – Fifth place
• Møbelringen Cup 2001 – Third place
• Møbelringen Cup 2011 – Third place
• Carpathian Trophy 2015 – Winner

The Team and Its Players

The Swedish women's national handball team is made up of talented players. They train hard and work together to achieve their goals.

Current Team Members

Here are the players chosen for the 2024 European Women's Handball Championship. Caps means how many games a player has played for the national team. Goals is how many goals they have scored. These numbers are up to November 23, 2024.

Head coach: Tomas Axnér

No. Pos. Name Date of birth (age) Height App. Goals Club 1 GK Johanna Bundsen (1991-06-03) 3 June 1991 (age 34) 1.85 m 156 6 HB Ludwigsburg 2 LW Clara Lerby (1999-05-08) 8 May 1999 (age 26) 1.72 m 11 33 EH Aalborg 6 CB Carin Strömberg (1993-07-10) 10 July 1993 (age 31) 1.84 m 158 229 Vipers Kristiansand 7 P Linn Blohm (1992-05-20) 20 May 1992 (age 33) 1.80 m 178 525 Győri ETO KC 8 LB Jamina Roberts (c) (1990-05-28) 28 May 1990 (age 35) 1.76 m 245 641 Vipers Kristiansand 11 LB Tyra Axnér (2002-03-18) 18 March 2002 (age 23) 1.78 m 46 81 Metz Handball 16 GK Jessica Ryde (1994-05-18) 18 May 1994 (age 31) 1.85 m 60 0 Debreceni VSC 17 RB Nina Dano (2000-06-12) 12 June 2000 (age 25) 1.72 m 58 105 IK Sävehof 21 GK Evelina Eriksson (1996-08-20) 20 August 1996 (age 28) 1.84 m 44 1 CSM București 23 RB Emma Lindqvist (1997-09-17) 17 September 1997 (age 27) 1.77 m 100 210 Ikast Håndbold 24 RW Nathalie Hagman (1991-07-19) 19 July 1991 (age 33) 1.67 m 233 876 SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea 29 LB Kristin Thorleifsdóttir (1998-01-13) 13 January 1998 (age 27) 1.82 m 72 105 Debreceni VSC 35 P Sofia Hvenfelt (1996-04-23) 23 April 1996 (age 29) 1.80 m 33 37 HB Ludwigsburg 38 LW Elin Hansson (1996-08-07) 7 August 1996 (age 28) 1.73 m 86 219 Team Esbjerg 42 CB Jenny Carlson (1995-04-17) 17 April 1995 (age 30) 1.72 m 72 202 HB Ludwigsburg 44 CB Daniela de Jong (1998-09-01) 1 September 1998 (age 26) 1.77 m 24 37 SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea 49 P Olivia Löfqvist (1998-07-13) 13 July 1998 (age 26) 1.77 m 20 20 Storhamar HE 22 RW Clara Petersson Bergsten (2002-05-28) 28 May 2002 (age 23) 1.62 m 7 13 Skuru IK

Recognized Players and Records

Some Swedish players have been recognized for their amazing skills in international tournaments. They have been named Most Valuable Player (MVP), top scorers, or part of the All-Star Team.

Individual Player Awards

• MVP (Most Valuable Player)
  • Linnea Torstenson, 2010 European Championship
  • Isabelle Gulldén, 2014 European Championship
• All-Star Team
  • Annika Wiel Fredén, 2006 European Championship
  • Nathalie Hagman, 2016 Summer Olympics, 2017 and 2023 World Championship
  • Linn Blohm, 2019 and 2023 World Championship
  • Jamina Roberts, 2020 Summer Olympics
• Top Scorers
  • Isabelle Gulldén, 2014 European Championship (58 goals)
  • Nathalie Hagman, 2021 World Championship (71 goals)
• Best Defense Player
  • Johanna Wiberg, 2010 European Championship
  • Sabina Jacobsen, 2014 European Championship

Most Matches Played

This list shows the players who have played the most games for the Swedish national team.      Players still active are highlighted

Most Goals Scored

This list shows the players who have scored the most goals for the Swedish national team.      Players still active are highlighted

Head Coaches Over Time

The head coach leads the team and plans their strategies. Here are the coaches who have guided the Swedish women's national handball team.

Period	Coach
1991–1994; 1999–2003	Tomas Ryde
2003–2005	Per-Olof Jonsson
2005–2008	Ulf Schefvert
2008–2012	Per Johansson
2012–2013	Torbjörn Klingvall
2014–2015; 2016	Helle Thomsen
2015–2016	Thomas Sivertsson
2016–2020	Henrik Signell
2020–present	Tomas Axnér

Images for kids

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  Sweden during a friendly match against the Netherlands in 2016

See also

In Spanish: Selección femenina de balonmano de Suecia para niños