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Handbollsligan (women)
Handbollsligan is the highest division of women's handball in Sweden. The inaugural Elitserien season took place in 1951, with Kvinnliga IK Sport winning the championship. The league currently consists of 12 teams. The eight top teams at the end of every season continue to the playoffs, in which the quarterfinals and semifinals are played as a best-of-five series, unlike the final which is played as a single match. The champion is awarded a spot in the EHF Women's Champions League's qualification stage. Historically, the women's Elitserien was dominated by IK Sävehof, with 17 championships. For the 2016–2017 season, the name of the league was changed to Svensk Handbollselit. Until then, it was called Elitserien () (). For the 2023–2024 season it changed name to "Handbollsligan", like the men's league. Current season Teams for season 2020–21 *BK Heid * Boden Handboll IF * H 65 Höörs HK *IK Sävehof * Kristianstad HK * Kungälvs HK *Lugi HF *Önnereds HK * Skara HF ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Team Handball
Handball (also known as team handball, European handball, Olympic handball or indoor handball) is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each (six outcourt players and a Handball goalkeeper, goalkeeper) pass a ball using their hands with the aim of throwing it into the goal of the opposing team. A standard match consists of two periods of 30 minutes, and the team that scores more goals wins. Modern handball is played on a court of , with a goal in the middle of each end. The goals are surrounded by a zone where only the defending goalkeeper is allowed; goals must be scored by throwing the ball from outside the zone or while "diving" into it. The sport is usually played indoors, but outdoor variants exist in the forms of field handball, Czech handball (which were more common in the past) and beach handball. The game is fast and high-scoring: professional teams now typically score between 20 and 35 goals each, though lower scores were not uncommon until a few decades ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skara
Skara is a locality and the seat of Skara Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 18,580 inhabitants in 2013. Despite its small size, it is one of the oldest cities in Sweden, and has a long educational and ecclesiastical history. One of Sweden's oldest high schools, '' Katedralskolan'' (cathedral school), is situated in Skara. The former county of Skaraborg was named after a fortress near the town. Geography Skara is located by the E20 motorway, about northeast of Gothenburg, in the centre of Västergötland. Across the hills to its east is the somewhat larger town of Skövde, about away. Climate Skara has a humid continental climate, though it is influenced by maritime moderation in spite of its inland position. Its proximity to Kattegat and lake Vänern contributes to summers being slightly cooler than areas to the north-east, and winter temperatures mostly hover around the freezing point. History According to local legend, Skara was founded in AD 988, mak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skuru IK (women's Handball)
Skuru IK Handboll is a women's handball team based in Nacka, Sweden, that competes in Handbollsligan (women's), Handbollsligan. They play their home matches in Nacka Bollhall, which have capacity for 460 spectators. They play in green shirts and green shorts. Kits Honours *Elitserien (women's handball), SHE Women: **''Gold'': 2001, 2004, 2005, 2021 **''Silver'': 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2022 *Swedish Handball Cup, Swedish Cup: **''Gold'': 2022 Arena *Arena: Nacka Bollhall *City: Nacka *Capacity: 460 *Address: Griffelvägen 11, 131 40 Nacka Team Current squad :''Squad for the 2021–22 season'' ;Goalkeepers * 16 Linnéa Björkman * 21 Ellen Dahlström * 24 Josephine Nordstrøm ;Wingers ;LW * 3 Sofia Karlsson * 7 Elin Hansson * 15 Jennifer Johansson ;RW * 10 Clara Bergsten * 23 Malin Berndal ;Line players * 13 Wilma Schelin * 14 Vilma Matthijs Holmberg ;Back players ;LB * 6 Ellen Voutilainen * 11 Cornelia Dahlström * 25 Alva Persson ;CB * 17 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skövde HF
Skövde Handbollsflickor is a Sweden, Swedish women's team handball, handball club from Skövde playing in Handbollsligan (women's), Handbollsligan. Playing in top-flight since 1997, Skövde won its first championship in 2008. In all other seasons since 2005 it has been the championship's runner-up. As such Skövde has been a regular of the Women's EHF Cup, EHF Cup since 2007, though it has yet to get past the qualifying stages. in the European Handball Federation's website Kits Sports Hall information 
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Skara HF
Skara HF is a handball club in Skara, Sweden, established on 8 April 1993 when Hangelösa HF and Stenums IF merged their handball sections. The women's team plays in the Swedish top division since the late 1990s. Team Current squad :''Squad for the 2023–24 season'' ;Goalkeepers * 12 Anne Sofia Guldager * 16 Lærke Sørensen * 40 Isabella Mouratidou ;Wingers ;LW: * 9 Sandra Randberg * 14 Emma Gyltman * 18 Melanie Felber ;RW: * 5 Andrea Litstrand * 8 Ewelina Ström ;Line players * 33 Katrin Jensdottir ;Back players ;LB * 4 Maja Eriksson * 19 Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir * 22 Ida Berlin * 23 Stella Stark * 24 Jasmine Wild-Willemsen ;CB: * 3 Aldis Heimisdottir * 10 Bleona Nuredini * 13 Ellen Aronsson * 15 Emma Frisk Nävarp * 21 Carolina Grindbacka ;RB: * 17 Sara Johansson Transfers ''Transfers for the 2023-24 season.'' ;Joining * Pether Krautmeyer (Head coach) (from SWWS Kalisz) * Emilie Holst Firgaard (GK) (from Holstebro Håndbold) * Evi Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Önnereds HK
Önnereds HK is a handball club based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Around 60 teams are organized in the club. Since 1965, handball has been played in the Gothenburg district of Önnered. In 1985, the club was split into a football and a handball department. The handball club moved to the Älvsborg district. In 1992, the ÖHK-hallen was built, which has been the club's home ground since then and now hold up to 1000 spectators. In addition to the large hall, the club also has two smaller ones. The women's team played in the top Swedish division, the Elitserien, in the 2009/10 season. After being relegated in Summer 2010, they compete in the Allsvenskan. From 2013 to 2016, the team appeared again in the Elitserien. After a season in the Allsvenskan, the women's team were promoted once again. The men's team were also promoted to the Handbollsligan Handbollsligan ''(literally, "The Handball league")'' is the highest league in the league system of Swedish handball, and comprises the top 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lugi HF
Lugi HF is a professional handball team from Lund, Sweden. Both the men's and women's teams play in the top division in 2023–24, Handbollsligan and Handbollsligan (women's). Sports Hall information *Name: – Sparbanken Skåne Arena *City: – Lund *Capacity: – 3000 *Address: – Arenatorget 2–6, 222 28 Lund Men's team Lugi's men's team were promoted to Handbollsligan, the top division, at the time known as Allsvenskan, in 1959. In their debut season in the top-flight, Lugi finished second in the league behind IK Heim, making them List of Swedish men's handball champions, Swedish Championship (SM) silver medalists. They finished third in both 1960–61 and 1961–62, before being relegated in 1962–63. They were promoted back in 1964, but were relegated after one season. Lugi were promoted to Allsvenskan again in 1971 and have since played every season in the top level except 1992–93. By this time a playoffs had been introduced to determine the champions. In 1978, Lu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristianstad Handboll
Kristianstad Handbollsklubb is a Swedish women's handball club from Kristianstad. The club was founded on 15 June 2005, when IFK Ungdom parted ways with IFK Kristianstad. History The club was first promoted to the Allsvenskan in 2013. In 2014 they finished second, but missed promotion to the top flight after losing the playoff against BK Heid. In 2015 promotion was finally achieved. In 2019, the team were relegated again after taking only 7 points in the 2018-19 league season. After only a year, they were promoted once again. Kits European record Team Current squad :''Squad for the 2018–19 season'' ;Goalkeepers * 1 Petra Kudláčková * 12 Nora Persson ;Wingers ;RW * 17 Linnea Efraimsson * 19 Zoe Afram ;LW * 9 Cindy Birberg * 13 Caroline Månsson ;Line players * 14 Sally Sivertson * 17 Johanna Johansson * 24 Josefine Gunnarsson ;Back players ;LB * 4 Andrea Jacobsen * 8 Sarah Carlström * 18 Dajana Jovanovska ;CB * 14 Elin Steen * 20 Martina W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
H 65 Höör
Höörs HK H 65 is a Swedish women's handball club from Höör established in 1965, competing in the Swedish women's handball league, Handbollsligan, since 2011. In 2014 the team won the 2013–14 EHF Challenge Cup. History In 2011–2012, the team accessed to the Elitserien, the highest level in Sweden. In 2012–2013, the team takes part to the playoffs, eliminated by IK Sävehof in semifinals. They also reach the semifinals in the 2012–13 EHF Challenge Cup, beaten by Croatian team, ZRK Fantasyland Samobor. In 2013–2014, they won their first European title, the 2013–14 EHF Challenge Cup, defeating Issy-Paris Hand. This season, they reach the final of the 2016–17 EHF Challenge Cup, playing against another Croatian team, HC Lokomotiva Zagreb. During the 2016–2017 season, the club won the Swedish national women's team handball championship, defeating IK Sävehof, 27–25 in the final game. Sports Hall information *Name: – Björkvikshallen *City: – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boden Handboll IF
Boden Handboll IF is a handball club from Boden, Sweden. It is most famous for its women's team. History Boden Handboll IF was founded on 26 April 2009. The discontinuation of Hornskrokens IF women's handball team, lead to foundation of the club. The women's handball team started in Division 2, the fourth tier of Swedish handball, and in 2009-10 and 2010-11 they managed back-to-back promotions and reached the Allsvenskan. They were promoted to the top division of Sweden, the Handbollsligan, for the first time in 2015–16 after finishing 2nd in the Allsvenskan and beating Önnereds HK Önnereds HK is a handball club based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Around 60 teams are organized in the club. Since 1965, handball has been played in the Gothenburg district of Önnered. In 1985, the club was split into a football and a handball depart ... in the playoff. Their best ever result was an 8th place in 2017–18. In 2020–21 they were relegated again. References {{reflist Handball ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BK Heid
Bollklubben Heid, also known as BK Heid, is a handball club from Gothenburg, Sverige, that has seen success in both women's and men's handball. History The club was founded in 1946. The men's team played the early years in division 2 and 3, but in the 1980s they managed to be promoted to division 1, which was the second highest tier at the time. The women's team was added in 1960. The women's team reached the top division in 2006. In the middle of the 2014–15 season the men's team had to close due to economic issues and were thrown out of the Allsvenskan. In the 2022–23 season the women's team were relegated from the Handbollsligan, getting only two points from 22 matches. Notable former players * Anders Bäckegren * Mikael Mellegård * Peter Möller * Annika Fredén Annika Sofia Wiel Hvannberg (born 21 August 1978) is a Swedish handball player. She began her career in BK Heid and played for them until she was 25 years. She then changed to IK Sävehof, where she pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
