The National Coach on the Sidelines – Dad in the Stands

Swedish Men’s National Team Coach Michael Apelgren at Partille World Cup – in a New Role “It’s an amazing feeling to see your own children play the sport you love,” he says.

Swedish Men’s National Team Coach Michael Apelgren at Partille World Cup – in a New Role
- It’s an amazing feeling to see your own children play the sport you love, he says.

Instead of leading the national team, Michael Apelgren is following the tournament from the stands as a father, as two of his children are participating in the world’s largest youth handball tournament.
- You really get to see how big handball actually is and how many countries play the sport. Partille World Cup is a fantastic opportunity to help the sport grow even more through the exchange between different teams and nations.

Partille World Cup has always been an important tournament for Apelgren, but experiencing it through his children’s eyes gives him a new perspective. For him, it’s not just about the matches – it’s about the connections, the sense of community, and the passion for handball.

Apelgren also highlights the value of young people from all over the world coming together, learning from one another, and building connections across national borders. The national team coach clearly sees how the event plays an important role in promoting the future of handball.
- The tournament means a great deal – not only for the players here now, but for the sport as a whole.