Nila Håkedal
Norwegian volleyball player with championships
Born
June 13th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Norway
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Competed for the Norwegian national volleyball team and participated in various international tournaments. Played in multiple club teams in Norway and represented the country in international events. Achieved significant success in both beach and indoor volleyball competitions.
Played in the European Championship
Competed in the World Championships
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