Multiple reports indicate national team goalkeeper Filippa Idéhn is pausing her handball career. According to major media, Idéhn is pregnant and expecting her second child, though her expected due date has not been disclosed. The announcement comes as Idéhn has played her last match for her Danish club Ikast, major media reports.
It was already clear that Filippa Idéhn is leaving Ikast in the summer, according to multiple reports, marking the end of her tenure with the Danish side. Idéhn's departure from Ikast follows a distinguished international career that includes 143 national team appearances and participation in nine championships for Sweden. During a national team camp in November, Idéhn said she had finalized a deal with a new club but did not want to reveal her new club address then, according to major media.
The identity of this new club remains unknown, leaving questions about where she might resume her career after her pregnancy pause. It is also unclear whether Idéhn will return to handball after her pregnancy pause, and if so, when that return might occur. The pregnancy announcement represents a significant development in Idéhn's career trajectory, coming at a time when she was transitioning between clubs.
Her extensive experience with the Swedish national team, spanning multiple championships, adds context to her current situation. The timing of her pregnancy relative to her planned club move creates uncertainty about her immediate future in the sport. In related news, major media reports that Mimmi Wahlström is pregnant.
The reason for Wahlström's pregnancy being reported as a locked article in Nya Wermlands-Tidningen has not been explained. No other details about Wahlström's pregnancy, such as due date or potential impact on her career, have been made public. The simultaneous pregnancy announcements of two Swedish handball players highlight personal developments within the sport's community.