In 2025, Sweden had its first national pickleball team selected. The squad consisted of a senior team and a veteran team with players from pickleball clubs and associations across Sweden.
This marked an important milestone for Swedish pickleball and further evidence of the sport's development from a relatively new racket sport in Sweden to organized competitive play at an international level.
Here we present the players selected for Sweden's first national pickleball team and the national team management tasked with leading the team.
Sweden's first national pickleball team
The Swedish national team comprised both senior and veteran players. The squad included players from clubs in Borås, Täby, Nyköping, Kalmar, Gävle, Nacka, and Åkarp-Burlöv, among others.
The national team was led by national team captain Fredrik Carlemar, together with assistant national team captain Kenneth Dahlin.
National Team Management
- National Team Captain: Fredrik Carlemar
- Assistant National Team Captain: Kenneth Dahlin
Senior Men's National Team
The following male players were selected for the senior team:
- Dan Balldin – Pickleball Borås BK
- Stewe Wass – Täby Pickleball Klubb
- Arwid Dahlin – Nyköpings Pickleball
- Markus Balldin – Täby Pickleball Klubb
- Björn Gyllenvind – Kalmar Tennisklubb
Senior Women's National Team
The following female players were selected for the senior team:
- Klara Thell Lenntorp – Åkarp-Burlövs TK
- Alma Thell Lenntorp – Åkarp-Burlövs TK
- Evelina Gross Myrne – Kalmar Tennisklubb
- Pialena Ander – Nyköpings Pickleball
Veteran Men's National Team
- Kenneth Dahlin – Nyköpings Pickleball
- Johan Björkman – Boo Gårds Pickleball (Nacka)
- Axel Ihrestedt – Täby Pickleball Klubb
- Jakob Holmstedt – Åkarp-Burlövs TK
Veteran Women's National Team
- Carola Owetz – Gefle Pickleball
- Susanne Oskarsson – Täby Pickleball Klubb
- Pernilla Ohlin – Pickleball Borås BK
- Monica Andersson – Nyköpings Pickleball
- Helena Lundhammar – Täby Pickleball Klubb
National Team Captain Fredrik Carlemar on the National Team
”We have a very strong squad with both experience, skill, and youthful energy. This team has the capacity to challenge Europe's best nations.”
This is how national team captain Fredrik Carlemar described the Swedish squad during the selection process.
Sweden to the European Team Championships in Pickleball
One of the major international assignments for the national team was the European Team Championships in Pickleball 2025 in Rome, where Sweden participated with both senior and veteran teams.
Read our summary of the championship: European Team Championships in Pickleball 2025 – Sweden's National Team in Rome.
Players from Swedish Pickleball Clubs
The squad also demonstrates how Swedish pickleball has developed in various parts of the country. The national team players represented several different Swedish clubs and associations.
If you wish to start playing organized pickleball yourself, you can find clubs and playing opportunities on our page about pickleball clubs in Sweden.
From Club Play to Competitive Pickleball
For most, the pickleball journey naturally begins far from the national team level. Finding a local club, learning the basics, and starting to play matches is a much better start.
If you are completely new, we recommend our guide Pickleball for beginners.
When you want to take the next step, you can read more about pickleball competitions in Sweden and how pickleball ratings work.
A Milestone for Swedish Pickleball
The selection of Sweden's first national team was a significant event in the development of Swedish pickleball. For the first time, there was a selected Swedish national team squad with the opportunity to represent Sweden internationally.
SwePickleball continues to follow the development of Swedish competitive pickleball, the national team, and international championships.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Swedish National Pickleball Team
Does Sweden have a national pickleball team?
Yes. Sweden's first selected national pickleball team was presented in 2025 and consisted of both senior and veteran players.
Who was the national team captain for Sweden's first pickleball team?
Fredrik Carlemar was appointed national team captain and Kenneth Dahlin as assistant national team captain.
Who played on Sweden's first pickleball team?
The squad consisted of senior and veteran players from several Swedish clubs, including those in Borås, Täby, Nyköping, Kalmar, Gävle, Nacka, and Åkarp-Burlöv. The entire original squad is listed above.
Did Sweden play in the European Team Championships in pickleball?
Yes. Sweden participated in the European Team Championships in pickleball 2025 in Rome with both senior and veteran teams.
How do you start competing in pickleball?
A good first step is to start playing regularly in a club and then try competitions at an appropriate level. Read more on our page about pickleball competitions.
Summary – Sweden's First National Pickleball Team
Sweden's first national pickleball team was presented in 2025 with senior and veteran teams consisting of players from several Swedish clubs.
Fredrik Carlemar led the team as national team captain, together with assistant national team captain Kenneth Dahlin. The selection marked an important milestone in the development of Swedish pickleball and was followed, among other things, by Sweden's participation in the European Team Championships in 2025.
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