Jim Gottfridsson and the Swedish Handball Team Seek Redemption at the 2025 World Championship
Jim Gottfridsson, the seasoned veteran of the Swedish handball team, is poised for a comeback at the 2025 World Championship. The 2023 championship was a heartbreaking experience for Gottfridsson, as a wrist fracture forced him to withdraw after the quarter-finals, a blow that arguably contributed to Sweden’s subsequent elimination in the semis. The summer Olympics also proved disappointing, marred by a suspension for Gottfridsson and a narrow quarter-final defeat. With a new national coach, Michael Apelgren, at the helm, Gottfridsson, participating in his twelfth major championship, is determined to erase the memories of past setbacks. The 2025 World Championship, scheduled for January 14th to February 2nd, will be co-hosted by Norway, Denmark, and Croatia. Sweden will play its matches in Oslo, with the tournament kicking off on January 16th.
Sara Hector Aims for Gold at the 2025 Alpine World Ski Championships
Sara Hector, a decorated alpine skier with three World Championship medals but no gold, sets her sights on the 2025 World Championship in Saalbach, Austria. Coming off her best World Cup season to date in 2024, where she earned over 900 points with a victory in Jasna and four other podium finishes, Hector is eager to maintain her momentum. Despite her 2022 Olympic gold medal, the 2023 World Championship was a disappointment, both for Hector individually and the Swedish team, who failed to secure a single medal. The 32-year-old skier views the 2025 Championship, taking place from February 4th to 16th, as an opportunity for redemption and a chance to finally claim the elusive gold.
Hanna Öberg’s Road to Recovery and the 2025 Biathlon World Championships
Hanna Öberg, a highly accomplished biathlete with 13 World Championship medals, including three golds, faces a challenging path to the 2025 World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. While 2023 saw her achieve double gold in the individual and mass start events, the following year proved less successful, culminating in a season pause due to illness in December. The 29-year-old from Norrbotten aims for a post-New Year comeback, but the question remains whether she can regain peak form in time for the World Championships, scheduled for February 11th to 23rd.
Gustav Forsling and the NHL Stars Prepare for the 2025 Four Nations Tournament
Gustav Forsling, the Swedish defenseman who experienced a meteoric rise in the NHL, is set to represent his country in the 2025 Four Nations Tournament. Coming off a Stanley Cup victory with the Florida Panthers, a Guldpucken award as Sweden’s best hockey player, and leading the NHL in plus/minus during the regular season, Forsling’s star continues to shine. He is among the first six players named to Team Sweden for the tournament, which will feature NHL stars from Canada, Finland, the USA, and Sweden, playing in Montréal, Canada, and Boston, USA, from February 12th to 20th.
Frida Karlsson’s Quest for Gold at the 2025 World Ski Championships
Frida Karlsson, a prominent figure in cross-country skiing, is determined to make her mark at the 2025 World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway. Having achieved medal success in every World Championship she’s contested, including becoming the youngest ever world champion in 2019 at the age of 19, Karlsson has established herself as a force to be reckoned with. Despite a foot injury hindering her current season, she displayed her resilience with a dominant victory in the 10-kilometer race in Ruka. Now 25, Karlsson is focused on full recovery and aims to replicate her gold medal triumph from 2019 at the World Championships, scheduled for February 26th to March 9th.
Sam Hallam Leads Tre Kronor on Home Ice at the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship
Sam Hallam, head coach of the Swedish national ice hockey team, Tre Kronor, anticipates a thrilling home-ice advantage at the 2025 World Championship in Stockholm. Since taking over in 2021, Hallam has guided Sweden to three World Championships, including a bronze medal in the most recent tournament, their first since 2018. With a wealth of talented Swedish players performing at a high level, Hallam faces the enviable task of selecting a strong squad for the tournament, which runs from May 9th to 25th. The last time Sweden hosted the World Championship, they emerged victorious, a feat Hallam and his team hope to repeat in 2025.
Truls Möregårdh Eyes First World Championship Gold in Qatar
Truls Möregårdh, the 22-year-old table tennis sensation, is aiming to capture his first World Championship gold medal in Doha, Qatar, in 2025. Following a double silver medal performance at the Summer Olympics, Möregårdh continued his impressive form with a silver in doubles and a bronze in singles at the European Championships. With previous World Championship medals to his name – a silver in singles in 2021 and a bronze in the team event in 2018 – expectations are high for Möregårdh, especially after his Olympic success. The tournament, scheduled for May 17th to 25th, will be held in Qatar, a controversially chosen host nation that Sweden did not support during the bidding process.
Kosovare Asllani’s Final Act: The 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship
Kosovare Asllani, captain of the Swedish women’s national football team, is preparing for her final major international tournament at the 2025 European Championship in Switzerland. Having amassed an impressive 192 caps since her first major championship at Euro 2009, the 35-year-old Asllani remains a key figure in Peter Gerhardsson’s starting lineup. Asllani’s best European Championship result so far is a semi-final appearance, achieved in both 2013 and 2022. With a final and potential European Championship title still eluding her, Asllani will aim to crown her illustrious international career with the ultimate prize before retiring from the national team. The tournament is scheduled from July 2nd to 27th.
Henrik von Eckermann Seeks Redemption at the 2025 European Show Jumping Championships
Henrik von Eckermann, the world’s number one ranked show jumper for 29 consecutive months, hopes to bounce back from Olympic disappointment at the 2025 European Championships. While von Eckermann and his horse, King Edward, have enjoyed immense success, their Olympic campaign in Paris was cut short by a fall in the final. Adding to the challenges, von Eckermann announced the cancellation of King Edward’s indoor season due to recurring performance issues. Whether they will compete in the European Championships, and with which horse, remains uncertain. Von Eckermann has adopted a cautious approach, focusing on one competition at a time, as he and King Edward navigate their way back to top form. The Championships are set to take place in A Coruña, Spain, from July 16th to 20th.
Isabelle Haak Leads Sweden to their First Volleyball World Championship
Isabelle Haak, fresh off an extraordinary year in volleyball, is poised to lead the Swedish women’s team to their first-ever World Championship appearance. Haak’s 2024 was highlighted by five club titles, the prestigious Victoria Award presented by the Crown Princess, and a nomination for the Jerring Prize. She played a pivotal role in Sweden’s historic first victory in the Golden League, securing their qualification for the 2025 World Championship in Thailand. As a key player for the national team, Haak will be instrumental in Sweden’s debut on the world stage from August 22nd to September 7th.
Armand Duplantis Targets a Third World Championship Gold in Tokyo
Armand Duplantis, the reigning Olympic and World champion pole vaulter, is setting his sights on a third World Championship gold medal in Tokyo. Duplantis, recently awarded his second Bragdguld, continued his dominance in 2024 with an Olympic gold in Paris, breaking his own world record in the process. With two consecutive outdoor and indoor World Championship titles already under his belt, Duplantis is familiar with success in Tokyo, having won his first Olympic gold there in 2021. The 2025 World Championships, scheduled for September 13th to 21st, provide the perfect opportunity for Duplantis to consolidate his legacy as one of the greatest pole vaulters of all time.
Jamina Roberts and the Swedish Women’s Handball Team Seek to Break the Medal Drought
Jamina Roberts, the most capped player in the history of the Swedish women’s handball team, is determined to lead her team to a much-needed medal at the 2025 World Championship. The Swedish team has endured several lean years, losing bronze medal matches in both the 2023 World Championship and the 2024 Olympics, and finishing a disappointing fifth at the European Championships. With 254 caps, the 34-year-old Roberts is eager to help Sweden capture their first major championship medal in over a decade. However, their participation in the World Championship, hosted by the Netherlands and Germany from November 27th to December 14th, hinges on a successful qualification campaign in April.
