Title: “Maybe It’s My Turn Now”: Swedish Volleyball Star Aims to Outshine Her Brother at Home European Championship

**Article:** For the first time ever, Sweden is hosting the Women’s European Volleyball Championship. Hanna Hellvig is ready to make history—and step out of her brother’s shadow. “Maybe it’s my turn now,” she says with a laugh. “I’ll take over from my brother.” Hellvig, a key player on the Swedish national team, hopes to spark a volleyball fever across the country. The tournament marks a milestone for Swedish women’s volleyball, which has never before welcomed such a major event on home soil. Her brother, who is also a professional volleyball player, has long been the family’s most recognized name in the sport. But Hanna sees this championship as her chance to change that. “I’ll take over the torch from him,” she adds. The Swedish team enters the competition with high ambition. Playing at home, in front of local fans, gives them an extra push. Hellvig and her teammates aim not only to compete but to inspire a new generation of Swedish volleyball players. The championship is set to bring intense matches and national attention. For Hellvig, it’s more than a tournament—it’s a personal milestone. “I’m ready,” she says. “This is my moment.”