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The basketball is orange. It was also Albin’s favorite color. Therefore, the choice of color for the many bracelets that Ludvig Håkanson and his family have beaded in recent days was obvious.
Albin Håkanson died two years ago, aged 21.
EC qualifying matches on Friday against Germany marks the beginning of cousin Ludvig’s involvement in the Young Cancer movement.
– Sport is very good at conveying important messages. If we can get everyone in Sweden Basketball to learn about Young Cancer, it’s a big win – and all other sports are welcome of course. The more people who find out what this group does, the better, says Håkanson.
The cousins were close. He tells about the summers in Österlen and how, despite the small age difference, they used to hang out when “Ludde” after being a professional in Spain visit Stockholm at home.
– Albin was a spreader of joy. Of course, he had a very hard time when he got sick, but he was still so happy and optimistic to the rest of us. His lifestyle seemed very exciting, says Håkanson.
Encourage hope one of the main players of the national basketball team can make himself now that he is back in the national team. Minor injuries have caused him to miss national team meets the last two years.
Already at the age of 15, he left Alvik Basket, the club co-founded by his grandfather Egon, and became a professional in Barcelona. He is in his 13th season in the Spanish league, which is generally considered the best in the world after the NBA. Last season, the Swedish guard led Murcia to the final, where they fell to Real Madrid.
– This was the second time ever that the club went to the playoffs, so it was a real banger. In addition, we came third in the Champions League, which was a great success for the club, says one of the country’s leading basketball players and says that the Spanish league is somewhat under the shadow of the media in Sweden.
Of course, the attention would have been greater if he, like Pelle Larsson and Bobi Klintman, had had the opportunity in the NBA.
– The NBA has always been a dream, it is for every basketball player. But for me it always felt so far away to be a goal, says Håkanson.
It’s not just the honor with Albin that makes him look forward to Friday. Finding a place in next summer’s European Championship play-offs is becoming crucial as reigning world champions Germany await a sold-out Hovet. Håkanson knows that it will be a very difficult task, but only three of the players of the world champion team are in the qualifying team. In addition, several of the German stars are busy with the Euro League.
Håkanson understands that the Germans will bring a strong team, but he believes that Sweden can upset the country of the world.
– They have a new coach and they don’t have much time to prepare. We usually play good games at home and you almost get goosebumps when you think we’ll be playing in front of a full Hovet. We will have a lot of energy and if we can do a great performance, I think we have a chance to beat them, he says.
The teams meet again in Heidelberg on Monday. The European Championship qualifiers conclude in February with matches against Bulgaria and Montenegro.
The last time Sweden were in the EC finals was in 2013, when 17-year-old Ludvig Håkanson made a breakthrough, where he went from watching and learning to being was a starting player and helped defeat Russia. Eleven years later, his big goal is to bring Sweden to the EC again.
Truth.Ung Cancer
Ung Cancer is a non-profit, independent organization that is politically and religiously independent. The group exists for young adults who have themselves been affected or who live close to someone affected by cancer and provides psychosocial support to members and fills the gap that often arises. between life in the hospital and life outside. Ung Cancer also provides financial support to those who have difficulty, because of cancer, getting headaches and provides information to fight against prejudice, reduce fear and encourage change.
Source: Young Cancer
Truth.European Championship qualification in basketball
The Swedish men’s national basketball team is playing qualifiers for the 2025 European Championship, which will be played in Cyprus, Finland, Poland and Latvia. 32 countries will participate in the qualifications, divided into eight groups. Sweden’s group also includes Germany, Montenegro and Bulgaria. The top three teams in the group qualify for the EC.
Ahead of Sweden’s game against Germany at Hovet in Stockholm on Friday, every team in the European Championship’s qualifying group stands at one win and one loss.
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What techniques do you use to connect with young adults who may be hesitant to reach out for support during their cancer journey?
– Could you tell us more about the work that Young Cancer does to support young adults affected by cancer? What are some of the challenges you face in reaching out to this particular age group?
– How did your experience with cancer at a young age inspire you to become involved in helping others in similar situations?
– What motivates you to continue fighting for better outcomes and support for those affected by cancer?
– As a Swedish basketball player, what is the significance of qualifying for the European Championship? What does it take for the team to successfully compete against other top teams in Europe?
– What strategies have the team been using to improve its performance in recent years, and how have these contributed to its success so far in the qualifying rounds?
– How do you balance your personal life and professional basketball career with representing your country in important games like these?
